Forecast for next 6 hours
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Чоп (Тиса)
נתונים עדכניים
מצלמות רשת
Záhony - Incoming freight traffic
Truck Traffic Bans
Чоп (Тиса): Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Чоп (Тиса) happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.
During shift change, processing of of trucks at Чоп (Тиса) typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.
At the neighboring Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.
גרף התור: היום ואתמול
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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Border Queue Analysis at the Чоп (Тиса) - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 10.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Чоп (Тиса) - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 10.07.2026 — 2 . The highest point was recorded at 07:00 10.07.2026 — 3 .
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 10.07.2026 — 1 . The highest point was recorded at 05:00 10.07.2026 — 3 .
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Чоп (Тиса) - cargo transport checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 1:00 and 2:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Чоп (Тиса) - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
השוואת נתונים
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
שעות שיא
Travel Planning Чоп (Тиса) By freight transport
Best days:
Friday-Thursday (99 trucks,
~198-199 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (451 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 388 | 86% | ~776-777 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 301 | 67% | ~602-603 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 202 | 45% | ~404-405 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 109 | 24% | ~218-219 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 99 | 22% | ~198-199 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 312 | 69% | ~624-625 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 451 | 100% | ~902-903 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 23:00 - 01:00 and 00:00 - 02:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 360 up to 108360 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Чоп (Тиса) by truck?
Friday or Thursday — shortest queue (99 trucks, ~198-199 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Чоп (Тиса)?
Sunday — peak load (451 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 198-199 hrs (Fri), 218-219 hrs (Thu), 404-405 hrs (Wed), 602-603 hrs (Tue), 624-625 hrs (Sat), 776-777 hrs (Mon), 902-903 hrs (Sun).
מסמכים נדרשים · כרטיס ירוק · דרישות לרכב · מכס · מדבקת כביש
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
מסמכים נדרשים
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
For trucks (TIR)
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Driver's documents:
- Passport
- Driving license of the appropriate category
- Registration in the "eCherha" system
Cargo documents:
- Bill of lading (CMR)
- Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport
Licensing:
- License for international transport in paper form with a QR code
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Hungary
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
תשתיות
Характеристика та обладнання пункту пропуску Чоп (Тиса)
Вид сполучення: автомобільний
Зручності:
Види контролю на пункті пропуску:
Загальна кількість смуг руху: Ukraine:
Загальна кількість смуг руху: Hungary:
פרטי קשר ומפה
Contacts and address of checkpoint Чоп (Тиса)
Address:
Phone: +38 (0312) 64-96-00, 61-22-07, +380312711230
Email: 305.zk.chop-zalizn.map@customs.gov.ua
GPS Coordinates: 48.4181, 22.16994 Show on map
Nearest border checkpoints
- Dzvinkove – 18.5 км
- Kosyno – 28.4 км
- Luzhanka – 41 км
- Vilok – 61 км
- Velyka Palad – 70.9 км