A new crossing format has started operating on the Ukrainian-Slovak border – a pedestrian crossing at the «Uzhhorod – Vyshne Nemecke» checkpoint, which is now available to citizens around the clock.
What has changed at the border
- Separate infrastructure has been opened for pedestrians, allowing them to cross the border without using vehicles and without creating additional load on traffic lanes.
- The pedestrian crossing started operating in early January 2026 and functions 24/7.
New pedestrian infrastructure
- Two separate pedestrian lanes have been established: one for exiting Ukraine, another for entering, with physical separation from vehicular traffic.
- Modern traffic management and safety equipment has been installed, as well as a separate module for pedestrians to pass customs and border control.
Impact on travel
- The new format allows comfortable border crossing on foot, then using public transport in Slovakia or Ukraine.
- In the first days of test operation, more than 1,500 people have already passed through the pedestrian crossing, confirming demand for this travel method.
Significance for the border region
- The launch of the pedestrian crossing is expected to increase mobility for residents of border areas and promote local tourism.
- The «Uzhhorod – Vyshne Nemecke» checkpoint remains one of the key transport hubs on the Ukrainian-Slovak border and strengthens cross-border cooperation between the two countries.