--- title: "Border crossing point Losha → Šumskas" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/losha-shumskas" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Losha → Šumskas 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 Lithuania → Belarus direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/shumskas-losha) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Losha → Šumskas](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_440) [All queues at Belarus — Lithuania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/7/8) → ## Weather at Losha — Šumskas checkpoint for 7 days No weather data available. ## Traffic Status Nearby Road Incidents 5 Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 25.1 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 25.1 km Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 25.6 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 25.8 km Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 30.1 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=54.591607&lng=25.757530&zoom=10) 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. ### Supermarkets nearby - [I IKI Sodų gatvė 3, Vilniaus rajonas 23.4 km 35 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.591607,25.75753/54.606202,25.39469) - [M MAXIMA Parko gatvė 60A, Vilnius 23.6 km 35 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.591607,25.75753/54.685999,25.428763) - [M MAXIMA Rudaminos gatvė 29, Vilniaus rajonas 24.2 km 36 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.591607,25.75753/54.606406,25.383233) - [M MAXIMA Pergalės gatvė 40, Vilnius 24.2 km 36 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.591607,25.75753/54.68028,25.414093) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Pramonės gatvė 17a, LT-11118 Vilnius, Lietuva 24.9 km 37 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.591607,25.75753/54.6933,25.41248) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ## Belarus → Lithuania Modes: 1 passenger car Temporarily Closed Data unavailable ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Belarus (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_440) ## Lithuania–Belarus border crossing: [Šumskas](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/shumskas-losha)–Losha The Šumskas–Losha checkpoint is an international road crossing on route 106 (LT) / Р42 (BY) linking Lithuania and Belarus. It operates 24/7 and handles a daily flow of roughly 200–500 vehicles, making it one of the quieter crossings on this section. As an external border of the European Union and the Schengen area, controls here are strict. The crossing is reserved for passenger cars only. There is **no** pedestrian lane, and trucks and buses are directed to larger crossings elsewhere on the Lithuanian–Belarusian frontier. ### Key facts - Route: 106 (LT) / Р42 (BY), Šumskas–Losha. - Distance from Vilnius (LT): about 65 km (~1 h 10 min); from Minsk (BY): about 220 km (~3 h). - Opening hours: 24/7. - Permitted vehicles: passenger cars only. - Pedestrian crossing: no. - Daily traffic: 200–500 vehicles. - EU external border: yes (exit from the Schengen area). ### Queues and waiting times Typical waiting times on the Lithuanian side toward Belarus: - Night (22:00–06:00): 10–20 minutes. - Weekdays (06:00–18:00): 20–45 minutes. - Weekday evenings (18:00–22:00): 30–60 minutes. - Weekends: 45–90 minutes. - Public holidays: up to 1.5 hours. Live data is available through [online check-ins for passenger cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_440) and the [Lithuania–Belarus queue statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/7/8). Official sources include pasienis.vsat.lt (Lithuania) and gpk.gov.by (Belarus). ### Practical guidance **Documents (cars, LT → BY):** a valid (biometric) passport, a Belarusian visa where required, vehicle registration, a driving licence and Green Card insurance. EU sanctions against Belarus restrict the movement of certain goods and of vehicles with Belarusian registration. You can monitor the queue for passenger cars via [the Šumskas car lane](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_440). ### EES and ETIAS - EES: biometric entry/exit registration for the EU has applied since November 2025. - ETIAS: from late 2026, visa-free travellers will need an electronic authorisation (€20, valid three years). - Basic services at the crossing: parking and toilets. Emergency number: **112**. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Benyakoni — Šalčininkai View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/benyakony-shalchyninkai) [Kamennyy Log — Myadyninkai View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kamyanyi-loh-myadynynkai) [Kotlovka — Lavoriškės View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kotlovka-lavorishkes) [Privalka — Raigardas View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pryvalka-raihardas) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Losha → Šumskas border crossing? The Losha → Šumskas border crossing is on the Belarus–Lithuania border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Losha → Šumskas? The Losha → Šumskas crossing has separate lanes for passenger cars, buses, trucks, and a Tax Free mode. Each type has its own page with live queue data. ### How do I check the current queue at Losha → Šumskas? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Losha → Šumskas open 24/7? Yes, the Losha → Šumskas crossing operates 24/7. Specific modes (like Tax Free) may have their own schedule — see that mode's page for details. ### How much does it cost to cross the border at Losha → Šumskas? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Losha → Šumskas? For trucks, the eCherha system requires advance registration. Cars and buses use the general flow. ## 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) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/) [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) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Kamennyy Log — Myadyninkai](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kamyanyi-loh-myadynynkai) [Benyakoni — Šalčininkai](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/benyakony-shalchyninkai) [Kotlovka — Lavoriškės](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kotlovka-lavorishkes) [Privalka — Raigardas](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pryvalka-raihardas)