--- title: "Border crossing point Urbany → Silene" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/urbany-silene" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Urbany → Silene 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 Latvia → Belarus direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/silene-urbany) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Urbany → Silene](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_278) [All queues at Belarus — Latvia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/7/9) → ## Weather at Urbany — Silene checkpoint for 7 days No weather data available. ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Daugavpils** (28 km) Minsk **206** km Riga **219** km Grodno **299** km Brest **452** km ## Free flow 80 km/h (53 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 80 km/h 53 min ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_278#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. ### Supermarkets nearby - [M MAXIMA Rīgas iela 28, Krāslava 26.8 km 40 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/55.716292,26.877429/55.89688,27.161534) - [M Maxima Maxima, Strādnieku iela, Daugavpils, LV-5417, Latvija 27.1 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/55.716292,26.877429/55.88084,26.5585) - [R Rimi 18. novembra iela 136, Daugavpils 27.1 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/55.716292,26.877429/55.877109,26.551049) - [M MAXIMA Arodu iela 15-64, Daugavpils 27.7 km 42 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/55.716292,26.877429/55.877286,26.538638) - [R Rimi Smilšu iela 92B, Daugavpils 27.7 km 42 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/55.716292,26.877429/55.886794,26.553988) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ## Belarus → Latvia Modes: 1 passenger car Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Belarus (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_278) ## Urbany–[Silene](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/silene-urbany) border crossing (Belarus–Latvia) Urbany–Silene is an international road crossing between Belarus and Latvia on route P46 (BY) / A13 (LV). It operates 24/7 and handles only passenger cars; trucks and buses use other points. As a less busy corridor it sees roughly 300–600 vehicles per day. This is an external border of the European Union and the Schengen Area, so checks on the Latvian side are thorough. Weekday queues are typically 20–45 minutes, rising to about 1.5 hours during peaks. Live check-ins are available at [queue monitoring for Urbany](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_278). ### Key facts - Route: P46 (BY) / A13 (LV), Urbany–Silene. - Distance: ~250 km from Minsk, ~280 km from Riga. - Hours: 24/7. - Vehicle types: passenger cars only. - Pedestrian crossing: no. - Daily traffic: 300–600 vehicles. - EU/Schengen external border: yes. ### Queues and waiting times Typical waits toward Latvia: - Night (22:00–06:00): 10–20 minutes. - Weekdays (06:00–18:00): 20–45 minutes. - Weekends: 45–90 minutes. - Public holidays: 1–1.5 hours. Follow live data at [Urbany check-ins](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_278) and review historical trends in the [Belarus–Latvia queue statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/7/9). ### Documents and EU entry rules Drivers should carry a valid passport, the relevant visa where required, vehicle registration, a driving licence and Green Card insurance. - EES: biometric entry/exit registration introduced for the EU external border from late 2025. - ETIAS: electronic travel authorisation for visa-free travellers expected from late 2026. ### Alternatives and services A nearby alternative is the Hryhorovshchyna–[Paternieki](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/paterniieky-hryhorovshchyna) crossing, about 60 km away, which also handles passenger cars. Basic services at Urbany–Silene include parking and toilets. - Emergency number: 112. - GPS Urbany (BY): 55.8833, 27.0500. - GPS Silene (LV): 55.8917, 27.0333. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Grigorovshchina — Grebņeva View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/hryhorovshchyna-hrebnieva) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Urbany → Silene border crossing? The Urbany → Silene border crossing is on the Belarus–Latvia border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Urbany → Silene? The Urbany → Silene 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 Urbany → Silene? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Urbany → Silene open 24/7? Yes, the Urbany → Silene 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 Urbany → Silene? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Urbany → Silene? 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) ## Nearby Services Gas Stations 128 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/belarus/urbany-silene/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Grigorovshchina — Grebņeva](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/hryhorovshchyna-hrebnieva) [Paternieki — Grigorovshchina](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/paterniieky-hryhorovshchyna)