--- title: "Border crossing point Diakove → Halmeu" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakove-khalmeu" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Diakove → Halmeu All available crossing modes for this direction are listed below. Pick the relevant mode to open a detailed page with queues, forecasts and cameras. Looking for Romania → Ukraine direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/khalmeu-dyakove) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Diakove → Halmeu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_37) [Ukraine-Romania border queues](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) → ## Weather at Diakove — Halmeu checkpoint for 7 days 20 °C Clear Feels Like 20° 455 min ago 84% 1.5 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 22:00 20° 23:00 20° 00:00 19° 01:00 19° 02:00 18° 03:00 18° 04:00 19° 05:00 21° 06:00 24° 07:00 26° 08:00 28° 09:00 30° 10:00 31° 11:00 32° 12:00 32° 13:00 33° 14:00 33° 15:00 32° 16:00 32° 17:00 29° 18:00 27° 19:00 24° 20:00 23° 21:00 21° ### Weekly Forecast Today **30°** 16° Tomorrow **33°** 18° Sat **34°** 19° Sun **35°** 21° Mon **35°** 22° Tue **35°** 22° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Cluj-Napoca** (144 km) Cluj-Napoca **144** km Lviv **218** km Timisoara **285** km Iasi **357** km Bucharest **463** km ## Free flow 40 km/h (1 h ago) ###### Traffic Status Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 40 km/h 1 h ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_37#traffic-status) Monitor real-time traffic conditions on approach roads to this border crossing. Our traffic monitoring system aggregates data from TomTom Traffic API, showing current incidents, congestion levels, and estimated delays that may affect your journey. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Romania Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 3.5 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://roviniete.ro/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny Drumul Vinului Sătmărean Halmeu Vii-Orașu Nou, Turț 15.3 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.999208,23.002234/47.987861,23.207373) - [M My Auchan Strada Scânteii, Livada 17.6 km 26 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.999208,23.002234/47.86359,23.12486) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Rodnei 54, Satu Mare 24.1 km 36 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.999208,23.002234/47.797437,22.884259) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Strada Corvinilor 1, Satu Mare 24.8 km 37 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.999208,23.002234/47.790128,22.885422) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Strada Dunării 9, Satu Mare 25.7 km 39 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.999208,23.002234/47.78527,22.872935) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ###### Add a useful location Help other drivers! 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These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control. During shift change, processing of all crossing types often 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 Romania 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). ## Diakove — Halmeu Border Crossing **Status:** A major international road border crossing on the Ukraine–Romania border in the Zakarpattia region, on route M23 between the village of Nevetlenfolu (UA) and Halmeu (RO). It operates 24/7 and the EES entry/exit system is active. Most traffic is made up of cars, buses and TIR trucks, with around 3,000–5,000 vehicles handled per day. **Transport:** All vehicle categories are accepted — cars, buses, minibuses and heavy TIR trucks ([live queue Ukraine → Romania](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_37)). An electronic queue (eCherha) is mandatory for freight vehicles, and there is **no pedestrian crossing** here. ### Basic Information - Crossing point: [Diakove](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/khalmeu-dyakove) / Nevetlenfolu (UA) — Halmeu (RO) - Countries: Ukraine — Romania - Route: M23 - Distance: from Berehove about 35 km (~40 min); from Satu Mare (RO) about 12 km - Operating hours: 24/7 - Permitted vehicles: cars, buses, minibuses, TIR trucks (all categories) - Pedestrian crossing: no - Daily traffic: 3,000–5,000 vehicles ### Queues and Wait Times Typical waits run 30–70 minutes, rising to about 1.5 hours during the morning and evening peaks, while weekdays are usually lighter. Freight traffic uses dedicated lanes and depends on the electronic queue. Conditions vary by time of day and season. Check the current situation through the [live check-ins Ukraine → Romania](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_37) and review [Ukraine–Romania queue statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) before travelling. ### Documents and Services Drivers should carry a valid passport, vehicle registration, a driving licence and motor insurance (Green Card). Entry and exit are recorded under the EES system; ETIAS authorisation for visa-free travellers is expected from late 2026. Freight operators must register in the eCherha electronic queue in advance. The crossing offers parking, a waiting area, restrooms, Wi-Fi/4G and currency exchange. Emergency number: **112** (Ukraine and Romania). ### Other checkpoints on this route [Bila Tserkva — Sighetu Marmatiei View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bila-tserkva-sihetu-marmatsiiei) [Diakivtsi — Rakovets View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakivtsi-rakovets) [Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus) [Orlivka — Isaccea View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/orlivka-isakcha) [Porubne — Siret View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [Solotvyno — Sighetu Marmatiei View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/solotvyno-sihetu-marmatsiiei) #### Frequently Asked Questions ##### Which countries does the Diakove — Halmeu crossing connect? Diakove — Halmeu links Ukraine and Romania in the Transcarpathian region. It sits on road M23 near the village of Nevetlenfolu on the Ukrainian side and Halmeu on the Romanian side, serving as one of the main road crossings on this border. ##### What are the opening hours and which vehicles may use it? The crossing is open around the clock, 24/7. It handles cars, buses, vans and trucks, including heavy TIR freight. Pedestrian crossing is not permitted here, so foot travellers should use a nearby crossing such as Solotvyno — Sighetu Marmației. ##### How long are the current waits at Diakove — Halmeu? For passenger cars typical delays run 30–70 minutes, rising to about 1.5 hours in the morning and evening peaks. Truck waiting time depends on the electronic queue. Daily traffic is roughly 3,000–5,000 vehicles, so live data is the best guide before travel. ##### Is the EES biometric system in use at this crossing? Yes. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is active here for registering entries to and exits from the Schengen Area. ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to follow from late 2026. ##### Is electronic queue registration required for trucks? Yes. Freight vehicles must register in the eCherha electronic queue before arriving. Drivers should also carry international consignment notes, insurance, permits and customs paperwork; dedicated lanes speed up clearance. ## Useful Information for Border Crossing [Documents for border crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) [Customs rules & import limits →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) [Green Card car insurance →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) [EES system — what you need to know →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees/what-is-the-entry-exit-system) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-ro) [Latest border news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp) [Fuel Prices in Europe Compare current prices for Diesel, Petrol and LPG in 27 European countries.](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## Nearby Services Gas Stations 1363 Food 14 Hotels 6 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/dyakove-khalmeu/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Solotvyno — Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/solotvyno-sihetu-marmatsiiei) [Porubne — Siret](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus) [Diakivtsi — Rakovets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakivtsi-rakovets) [Orlivka — Isaccea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/orlivka-isakcha) [Bila Tserkva — Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bila-tserkva-sihetu-marmatsiiei)