How long does it take to cross the border at Старокозаче?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 12 hours 26 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Старокозаче?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 23 hours 59 minutes ago
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Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Старокозаче 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 cars at Старокозаче 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.
The neighboring Moldova checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
During the period 10.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Старокозаче - passenger car 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 10:00 10.07.2026 — 23 . The highest point was recorded at 10:00 10.07.2026 — 23 .
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 10.07.2026 — 2 . The highest point was recorded at 15:00 10.07.2026 — 8 .
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 00:00 10.07.2026 — 0 . The highest point was recorded at 00:00 10.07.2026 — 0 .
To avoid long queues at the Старокозаче - passenger car 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 :00 and 14:00 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 Старокозаче - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Tuesday-Sunday (11 cars,
~1.8-2.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (34 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 15 | 44% | ~2.5-3.5 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 11 | 32% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 13 | 38% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 17 | 50% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 34 | 100% | ~5.7-6.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 13 | 38% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 14:00 - 16:00 and 17:00 - 19:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 380 up to 380 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Старокозаче by car?
Tuesday or Sunday — shortest queue (11 cars, ~1.8-2.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Старокозаче?
Saturday 14:00-16:00 and 17:00-19:00 — peak load (34 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue), 2-4 hrs (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun), 5-7 hrs (Sat).
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| 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.
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Вид сполучення: автомобільний
Загальна кількість смуг руху: Ukraine: Інформація відсутня
Загальна кількість смуг руху: Moldova: Інформація відсутня
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