--- title: "Border crossing point Starokozache → Tudora" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/starokozache-tudora" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Starokozache → Tudora 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/tudora-starokozache) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Starokozache → Tudora](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_283) [Ukraine-Moldova border queues](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6) → ## Weather at Starokozache — Tudora checkpoint for 7 days 18 °C Clear Feels Like 18° 498 min ago 72% 1.4 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 01:00 18° 02:00 17° 03:00 17° 04:00 18° 05:00 21° 06:00 23° 07:00 25° 08:00 27° 09:00 28° 10:00 28° 11:00 29° 12:00 29° 13:00 30° 14:00 29° 15:00 28° 16:00 27° 17:00 24° 18:00 22° 19:00 21° 20:00 21° 21:00 20° 22:00 20° 23:00 19° 00:00 19° ### Weekly Forecast Today **30°** 17° Tomorrow **30°** 17° Sun **31°** 18° Mon **32°** 19° Tue **30°** 21° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Odesa** (58 km) Odesa **58** km Chisinau **110** km Dnipro **446** km Kyiv **454** km Lviv **585** km ## Light traffic 60 km/h (17 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. Light traffic 60 km/h 17 min ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_283#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) ### Supermarkets nearby - [S Silpo Vulytsia Pionerna 1, Teplodarska miska hromada 29.5 km 44 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.376988,29.987231/46.503074,30.326439) - [А АТБ-Маркет Vulytsia Mykolaivska, Bilhorod-Dnistrovska miska hromada 34.2 km 51 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.376988,29.987231/46.193273,30.344046) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ## Ukraine → Moldova Modes: 2 passenger car Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Ukraine (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_283) bus Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Ukraine (bus) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_414) ## 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). ## Starokozache — Tudora at a glance This is one of the southernmost crossing points on the border between Ukraine and Moldova, linking the village of [Starokozache](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/tudora-starokozache) in Ukraine's Odesa region with Tudora in Moldova along the M-15/M-16 road. It operates around the clock, and most traffic consists of passenger cars, minibuses and buses. It lies roughly 95 km from Odesa, 22 km from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi and 7 km from Tudora, making it a practical option for regional travel. Daily throughput reaches up to about 3,000 vehicles, with passenger volumes between 1,600 and 3,000 per day. ### Hours, vehicle types and pedestrians - Working hours: open 24/7. - Cars, minibuses and buses are processed freely. - Trucks are admitted only by separate arrangement, under international agreements or transit terms. - Pedestrian crossing is permitted. ### Queues and waiting times Waiting for cars typically ranges from 5 to 55 minutes, while pedestrians usually pass without notable delay. Thanks to lighter traffic, queues here tend to stay short, with brief peaks around holidays. Live waiting times and check-ins are available on Nakordoni.eu; you can also follow the live status for this point at [/en/id/id_283](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_283) and review historical patterns for the Ukraine–Moldova direction at [/en/stat/1/6](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6). ### Documents and new EU rules Drivers should carry a biometric or visa passport, vehicle registration, a driving licence and motor insurance, including a Green Card where required. Pedestrians need a passport and documents for any accompanying children. - **EES:** a biometric entry/exit system applies from October 2025. - **ETIAS:** electronic travel authorisation for visa-free trips to the EU is expected from late 2026. ### Services and contacts - Facilities: parking, waiting area, toilets, currency exchange, insurance point, accessibility for people with disabilities, Wi-Fi/4G. - Emergency number: **112** (Ukraine and Moldova). - GPS: 46.220264, 29.688687. ### 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 Starokozache → Tudora border crossing? The Starokozache → Tudora 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 Starokozache → Tudora? The Starokozache → Tudora 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 Starokozache → Tudora? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Starokozache → Tudora open 24/7? Yes, the Starokozache → Tudora 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 Starokozache → Tudora? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Starokozache → Tudora? 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 1086 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/starokozache-tudora/) ## 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) [Sokyriany — Oknitsa](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sokyryany-oknytsya) [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) [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)