--- title: "Queue at Smilnytsia — Krosstsenko (cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons))" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_118" lang: "en" ppid: "id_118" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/smilnytsya-krostsenko) [(image: Flag of Poland)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_98) # Queue at Smilnytsia — Krosstsenko (cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons)) - **Vehicle type:** cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) - **Wait time:** ≈6 hr 31 min +25% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 29.10.2026 20:01 - **Cars in queue:** 8 - **Weather:** 8°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_19) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_20) [Trucks](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_118) [Poland](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_98) [All queues at Ukraine — Poland border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/2) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Much quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **17 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)** Peak load: **30 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~19 h 59 min)** Shortest queue: **17 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~11 h 23 min)** Smart learning factor: 2.90x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 20:11, 29.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 09:00 10:00 11:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 21:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Smilnytsia (trucks) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~12 h, very busy. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~12 h, very busy. Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00). Next update: today at 22:00. How is the forecast calculated? **Data source:** Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation. **Factors considered:** The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week. **Limitations:** Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks). **Improvements:** Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources. ## When is the best time to cross at Smilnytsia — Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), UA → PL Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Saturday, 05:00–07:00 ~0 trucks Heaviest load Wednesday, 00:00–03:00 ~58 trucks Quietest day Saturday on average 1 trucks Busiest day Wednesday on average 40 trucks Typical load by hour Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 quiet busy Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 29 trucks · weekend: 2 trucks Weekly picture: days × hours | on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Monday | 34 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 50 | 46 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 31 | | Tuesday | 32 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 5 | 19 | 51 | 48 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 44 | 50 | 51 | 59 | 43 | 55 | | Wednesday | 58 | 57 | 55 | 35 | 58 | 38 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | | Thursday | 38 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 43 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 37 | 32 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 16 | 26 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | | Friday | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 16 | — | — | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Saturday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | | Sunday | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 35 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Saturday**: on average 1 trucks in the queue. - The busiest day is **Wednesday**: on average 40 trucks in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Saturday between 05:00 and 07:00**. - Peak load is on **Wednesday between 00:00 and 03:00** (up to 58 trucks). Calculated from 5 440 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Smilnytsia (Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), UA → PL) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Saturday (1 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Wednesday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Smilnytsia (Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), UA → PL)? Queues are usually shortest on Saturday between 05:00 and 07:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 00:00 and 03:00. Data updated: 29.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Smilnytsia - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 28.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Smilnytsia - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 36 to 44 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 28.10.2026 — 36 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 09:00 28.10.2026 — 44 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 32 to 36 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 15:00 28.10.2026 — 32 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 12:00 28.10.2026 — 36 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 30 to 36 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 23:00 28.10.2026 — 30 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 18:00 28.10.2026 — 36 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 44 to 52 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 28.10.2026 — 44 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 01:00 28.10.2026 — 52 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Smilnytsia - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 15:00 and 23:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays. Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Smilnytsia - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Data Comparison ### Data Comparison Our Data vs Official Source Our Data 6h 31min (8 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 20:01 Official Data 6h 31min (8 cars) Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine Updated: 20:08 Data matches ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Smilnytsia **Best days:** Friday–Saturday (3 trucks (up to 7.5 tons), ~3.2-4.2 hrs). **Avoid:** Wednesday (19 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 11 | 58% | ~8.5-9.5 hrs | | 🟠 Tue | 16 | 84% | ~11.9-12.9 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 19 | 100% | ~13.9-14.9 hrs | | 🟡 Thu | 12 | 63% | ~9.2-10.2 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 4 | 21% | ~3.9-4.9 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 3 | 16% | ~3.2-4.2 hrs | | 🟡 Sun | 12 | 63% | ~9.2-10.2 hrs | **Peak time:** Thursday 01:00 - 03:00 and 02:00 - 04:00. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Friday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Smilnytsia by truck?** Saturday or Friday — shortest queue (3 trucks (up to 7.5 tons), ~3.2-4.2 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Smilnytsia?** Wednesday — peak load (19 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 3-5 hrs (Fri–Sat), 8-10 hrs (Mon), 9-11 hrs (Thu, Sun), 11-13 hrs (Tue), 13-15 hrs (Wed). How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best Time to Cross Smilnytsia tomorrow 05:00 less queue 06:00 less queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•[Statistics by Day](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_118#statistics) ## Current Data **As of 20:01, at Smilnytsia checkpoint there are 8 cargo vehicles up to 7.5 tons waiting.** Does the EES system work at Smilnytsia border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Smilnytsia border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area. The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo). [Learn more about EES](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees) Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure. ### Nearby Services [Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/) ## Live Cameras The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war [Truck Drivers Portal](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers) Queues, parkings, showers, traffic bans [Truck parkings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) [Full ban calendar](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) ## Smilnytsia: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Smilnytsia** 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 of trucks (up to 7.5 tons) at Smilnytsia typically 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. At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around **07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time**. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: **roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down. ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [L Lewiatan Piastowska 38, Ustrzyki Dolne 10.4 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.434559,22.576519) - [(image: Biedronka) Biedronka Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża 19, Ustrzyki Dolne 10.7 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.434904,22.571045) - [L Lewiatan Myczków 38, Solina 23.2 km 35 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.383151,22.417721) - [S Supermarket 27.3 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.4812811,22.3237621) - [N Netto Bieszczadzka 4, Lesko 27.3 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.473,22.32418) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ### Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old **IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60** Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border: **One of these documents is MANDATORY:** - Military ID (issued by military commissariat) - VLK Certificate (from military medical commission) - Booking Certificate (from TCC) - Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized) **If you don't have documents:** - Entry/Exit denied - Return to Ukraine - Possible deportation for repeated attempts Where to obtain: | Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) | | --- | --- | | VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) | | Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) | | Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) | Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document. ## Required Documents ### Green Card Insurance: Activation Time **CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing** Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know: **When does it become active?** Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00. **This rule applies to all types of purchase:** - Online purchase (active tomorrow) - Insurance company office (active tomorrow) - Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow) **What to do?** - Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online - Use your existing policy (if not expired) - NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late) **This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.** Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border. Buy Green Card online: VUSO ARX UNIQA ## Documents for crossing the border To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our [Border Crossing Rules](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) page. ### Traveler's documents: - Biometric passport. - Medical insurance policy. ### Customs Rules: What You Can Transport ALLOWED (with limits) Alcohol (for adults 18+) - Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+) - Up to 2 liters of wine - Up to 4 liters of beer - Or proportional combination Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits Tobacco products (for adults 18+) - 200 cigarettes - 100 cigarillos - 50 cigars - 250g tobacco **Package must be sealed!** Food products - Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK) - Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed) - Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg - Honey, jam: no limits Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED! Cash - Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed - Over €10,000 — MUST declare Personal belongings - Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount) - Cosmetics (for personal use) - Electronics (one laptop, one phone) - Medicine (with prescription) PROHIBITED **Weapons & Ammunition** - ANY weapon (even non-functional) - Ammunition - Knives with blade >12 cm **Drugs** - ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED - Prescription medicine — only with prescription **Cultural valuables** - Archaeological artifacts (without permits) - Paintings, icons from old churches **Animal products (without certificates)** - RAW meat - Unpasteurized milk - Eggs If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Smilnytsia Transport Type: road crossing Working Hours: 24/7 | Day of Week | Working Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 24 Hours a Day | | Tuesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Wednesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Thursday | 24 Hours a Day | | Friday | 24 Hours a Day | | Saturday | 24 Hours a Day | | Sunday | 24 Hours a Day | ### Amenities: Mother and Child Room: Information not available; Toilets: Information not available; Food Facilities: Information not available; Duty Free Shops: Information not available; Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details); Wi-Fi Access: Information not available; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available; Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available; ### Checkpoint Control Types: Phytosanitary: Available Veterinary: Available Ecological: Available Sanitary: Available Cultural Heritage Control: Not Available International Road Transport Control: Available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Total number of lanes: Poland: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Smilnytsia Weather now: **7°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Smilnytsia, 0.0 ☆☆☆☆☆ No opinions yet All Positive Negative This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu. ## Contacts & Map ## Contacts and address of checkpoint Smilnytsia Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Starosambir district, village Stariava (Україна, Львівська область, Старосамбірський р-н, с. Старява) Phone: +38 (044) 527-63-63 GPS Coordinates: 49.481089, 22.701431 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-pl#id_118) ### How to get there by car: from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv via the N13 highway to Sambir, from Sambir via the N13 highway to Staryi Sambir, from Staryi Sambir via the T1401 highway to Khyrov, from Khyrov via the T1401 highway to Staryava, from Staryava via the T1401 highway to the Smilnytsia checkpoint. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Nyzhankovychi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_18) – 25.1 km - [Shehyni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_17) – 39.7 km - [Krakivets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_13) – 60.5 km - [Hrushiv](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_10) – 80.1 km - [Rava-Ruska](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_8) – 108.7 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Independence Day Ukraine border queue forecast 24.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-20/queue-prognosis-independence-day-2026-08-24) 20.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 15.08–21.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-14/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-34) 14.08.2026 ### [Assumption Day 15.08.2026: Ukraine–Poland, Romania queue forecast](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-assumption-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 08.08–14.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-07/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-33) 07.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 01.08–07.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-31/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-32) 31.07.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 18.07–24.07.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-17/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-30) 17.07.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Poland Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [997 — police](tel:997) - [999 — ambulance](tel:999) - [998 — fire department](tel:998) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) **Roadside Assistance** - [PZM Roadside: 19-637](tel:) - [24h Assistance: 800-111-222](tel:24) **Ukrainian Embassy in Poland** - [Embassy (Warsaw): +48-22-621-39-79](tel:) - [Consulate (Krakow): +48-12-429-60-66](tel:) - [Consulate (Lublin): +48-81-532-10-60](tel:) - [MFA Hotline: +38-044-238-16-57](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [Compare queues at all crossings → 36](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/2) ## 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/explore) [Find Fastest Crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/best-crossing) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp)