--- title: "Border crossing point Sokyriany → Oknitsa" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sokyryany-oknytsya" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Sokyriany → Oknitsa 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 Moldova → Ukraine direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oknytsya-sokyryany) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Sokyriany → Oknitsa](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_56) [Ukraine-Moldova border queues](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6) → ## Weather at Sokyriany — Oknitsa checkpoint for 7 days 18 °C Clear Feels Like 18° 512 min ago 76% 1.5 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 23:00 18° 00:00 18° 01:00 17° 02:00 17° 03:00 17° 04:00 18° 05:00 21° 06:00 24° 07:00 25° 08:00 26° 09:00 27° 10:00 28° 11:00 29° 12:00 29° 13:00 29° 14:00 29° 15:00 29° 16:00 28° 17:00 27° 18:00 25° 19:00 23° 20:00 22° 21:00 21° 22:00 20° ### Weekly Forecast Today **28°** 14° Tomorrow **29°** 17° Sat **31°** 17° Sun **32°** 18° Mon **32°** 19° Tue **33°** 19° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Chisinau** (193 km) Chisinau **193** km Lviv **289** km Kyiv **319** km Odesa **332** km Dnipro **565** km ## Free flow 60 km/h (37 min 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 60 km/h M19 37 min ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_56#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: Moldova Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4 EUR / 7 days [Buy online](https://evinieta.gov.md/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Ukraine → Moldova Modes: 4 passenger car Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Ukraine (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_56) bus Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Ukraine (bus) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_57) pedestrian Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Ukraine (pedestrian) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_58) Queue Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Ukraine (Queue) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_857) ## Shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border: when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side 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 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 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). ## About the [Sokyriany](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oknytsya-sokyryany-858) — Oknitsa crossing Sokyriany — Oknitsa is an international rail and road border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, open around the clock. Road traffic moves alongside freight and passenger rail services, and local queues stay short, rising to about an hour only on the busiest days. It is one of the main alternative routes in the region, convenient for transit toward Moldova and Romania. The point lies on the T-26-14 Sokyriany–Oknitsa route, about 5 km from Sokyriany and 2 km from Oknitsa, with Bălți roughly 86 km (about an hour) away. ### Operating profile - Hours: open 24/7. - Traffic types: trains, cars (up to 7.5 t; transit by arrangement), buses and pedestrians. - Pedestrian crossing: permitted. - Daily flow: roughly 700–1,500 people, including rail passengers. ### Queues and waiting times Waits for all vehicle categories typically run 10–45 minutes, while rail traffic follows the timetable. The combined road-and-rail layout helps keep lines short. Live queue data and check-ins are available on this site, and it is wise to cross-check several official sources before travelling. - **dpsu.gov.ua** — checkpoint status and crossing times. - **customs.gov.ua** — crossing-time map and electronic queue. - **border.gov.md** — status in the Moldovan system. See live figures on the [checkpoint page](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_56) or review trends in the [Ukraine–Moldova statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6). ### Guidance by category **Cars and buses:** a biometric passport, vehicle insurance (Green Card, available as a PDF from 2025), a valid technical inspection and a driving licence. **Trucks up to 7.5 t:** consignment notes, the electronic queue where required, insurance and inspection; heavier vehicles need special permits. **Pedestrians and rail:** pedestrians pass with a passport (children need exit documents); rail travel requires international travel documents and transit freight paperwork. ### EES and ETIAS - **EES:** the biometric Entry/Exit System applies to road travellers and pedestrians from October 2025. - **ETIAS:** from late 2026, visa-free travellers to the EU will need an electronic authorisation. Emergency line: **112** (UA/MD). Compare with the nearby [crossing data](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_57) when planning your route. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Bronnitsa — Unguri View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bronnytsya-unhur) [Dolynske — Cișmichioi View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dolynske-chyshmikioi) [Kelmentsi — Larga View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kelmentsi-larha) [Kuchurhan — Novosavitcaia View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kuchurhan-novosavytska) [Mamalyha — Kriva View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mamalyha-kryva) [Mayaky — Udobne — Palanka View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mayaky-udobne-palanka) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Sokyriany → Oknitsa border crossing? The Sokyriany → Oknitsa border crossing is on the Ukraine-Moldova border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Sokyriany → Oknitsa? The Sokyriany → Oknitsa 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 Sokyriany → Oknitsa? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Sokyriany → Oknitsa open 24/7? Yes, the Sokyriany → Oknitsa 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 Sokyriany → Oknitsa? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Sokyriany → Oknitsa? 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/ua-md) [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 996 Food 27 Hotels 3 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/sokyryany-oknytsya/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Mamalyha — Kriva](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mamalyha-kryva) [Kelmentsi — Larga](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kelmentsi-larha) [Rososhany — Brichen](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/rossoshany-brichen) [Mohyliv-Podilskyi — Otacz](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mohyliv-podilskyi-otach) [Bronnitsa — Unguri](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bronnytsya-unhur) [Mayaky — Udobne — Palanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mayaky-udobne-palanka) [Starokozache — Tudora](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/starokozache-tudora) [Reni — Dzhurzhuleshty](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/reni-dzhurdzhuleshty) [Tabaky — Myrne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/tabaky-myrne) [Dolynske — Cișmichioi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dolynske-chyshmikioi) [Novi Troiany - Chadyr-Lunga](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/novi-troyany-chadyr-lunha) [Serpneve 1 - Basarabeasca](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/serpneve-1-basarabyaska) [Valcinet — Mohyliv-Podilskyi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/velchynets-mohyliv-podilskyi) [Serpneve — Basarabeasca](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/serpneve-basarabyaska) [Slobidka — Cobasna](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/slobidka-kobasna) [Kuchurhan — Novosavitcaia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kuchurhan-novosavytska)