--- title: "Queue at Siret — Porubne" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138" lang: "en" ppid: "id_138" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Romania)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_40) # Queue at Siret — Porubne - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 45 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 09:40 - **Cars in queue:** 5 - **Weather:** 23°C - **User rating:** **3.0** · 8 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_352) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_140) [All queues at Romania — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **10 cars** Peak load: **28 cars (~54 min)** Shortest queue: **8 cars (~41 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.64x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 10:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 18:00 22:00 23:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 10:00 11:00 19:00 Forecast for Siret (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today. • This morning (10:00–12:00): ~40 min, moderate load. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~55 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00). Next update: today at 12:00. 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. ### 7-day queue forecast Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. How did you like this checkpoint? 3.0 · 8 review ## Best time to cross Siret today 12:00↓77%−77% 14:00↓71%−71% 20:00↓93%−93% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 09:40, at Siret checkpoint there are 5 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Siret? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 75 min (~1 hour 15 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 18 hours 10 minutes ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Siret? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 15 hours 31 minute ago Does the EES system work at Siret border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Siret border crossing. EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data. [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/romania/siret-porubne/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Heavy traffic 10 km/h 1 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Heavy traffic 10 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Closure (image: Flag of Romania) 19.4 km Road works (image: Flag of Romania) 27.5 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 34.2 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 34.5 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 34.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=47.988980&lng=26.060076&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Light traffic 10 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_40#traffic-status) ## Siret: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Siret** 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 cars at Siret 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. The neighboring Romania 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). ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 07:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 03:00 30.08.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Siret - passenger car 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 1:00 and 3:00 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 Siret - passenger car 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 45min (5 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 09:40 Official Data 3h 15min (30 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 09:40 Difference: -2h 30min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Siret **Best days:** Wednesday-Thursday (11 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs). **Avoid:** Monday (40 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 40 | 100% | ~4-5 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 14 | 35% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 11 | 28% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 12 | 30% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 13 | 33% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 14 | 35% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs | | 🟢 Sun | 13 | 33% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 20:00 - 22:00 and 09:00 - 11:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 12 up to 17142 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Siret by car?** Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (11 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Siret?** Monday 20:00-22:00 and 09:00-11:00 — peak load (40 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun), 4-5 hrs (Mon). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Simion Florea Marian 2, Siret 4.3 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.9505,26.0682) - [(image: Penny) Penny Calea Bucovinei 37, Rădăuți 19.5 km 29 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.8367,25.9293) - [M My Auchan Calea Bucovinei 49, Rădăuți 19.7 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.83369,25.93204) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare 77, Rădăuți 20.1 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.84016,25.90671) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Ștefan Cel Mare 77, Rădăuți 20.1 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.84065,25.90677) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## Documents for crossing the border from the EU Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon. ### 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 Siret 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: Information not available Veterinary: Information not available Ecological: Information not available Sanitary: Information not available Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available International Road Transport Control: Information not available Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Siret Weather now: **20°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews — 3.0/5 (6 reviews) Travelers crossing at Siret consistently report a stark contrast between the two sides of the border: the Ukrainian side clears quickly, typically in about 30 minutes, while the Romanian side is the main bottleneck, moving very slowly and sometimes barely at all. Several users describe waits on the Romanian side ranging from one hour up to two hours before the barrier plus another hour after it. One reviewer who crossed at 5:30 a.m. passed Ukraine in 30 minutes but spent roughly 1.5 hours on the Romanian side, still counting themselves lucky given the enormous queue that formed behind them. Another arriving around 7 a.m. found more than 20 cars already waiting to enter Romania. The clearest recurring tip is to travel very early—leaving Chernivtsi at 5 a.m. or reaching Siret by 5:30—since queues swell dramatically as the morning goes on. Reviewers note the Romanian officers process only one car at a time, unlike the Polish side, though document and guardianship checks for parents traveling with children were reportedly smooth and problem-free. Sentiment is mixed and slightly negative overall, driven almost entirely by frustration with Romanian-side delays rather than the Ukrainian checkpoint itself. One informational note mentions that only four crossing points on Romania's border have a veterinarian, relevant for those traveling with pets. ⭐ 3.0/5 6 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Siret, 3.0 ★★★☆☆ 8 reviews All Positive Negative Елена ★★★★★ В воскресный вечер (ранний), очередь относительно небольшая, работало 3 окна, нашу машину пропустили очень легко, даже багажник не открывали, оформили паспортный контроль - и все! Очень легко прошли весь кордон в течение часа Ірина ★★★☆☆ На кордоні Румунії тільки 4 пункти з ветлікарем Олена ★★★★★ Сьогодні перетинали о 5.30 ранку, Україну пройшли за 30 хв. Румуни дуже повільні(((. Десь 1.30 хв. Не жалкую, що поїхали з самого ранку, бо за нами була величезна черга((( Румуни беруть 1 машину, на відміну від поляків, і перевіряють, я з 2 дітьми і машиною чоловіка, ніяких питань по докам і довіренностям, хоча все було... Тетяна ★★★☆☆ Виїхали в 5 ранку з Чернівців, український кордон пройшли за 30 хв, а румуни тримали дуже довго, черга перед їхнім шлагбаумом була дуже довга, то ми десь до шлагбауму стояли дві години і після нього десь годину. София ★☆☆☆☆ Ужасно,больше 8 часов на границе 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 Siret Address: Str. Gării nr. 1, Halmeu, Satu Mare County Phone: +40 261.773.006 Email: [vamahalmeu@customs.ro](mailto:vamahalmeu@customs.ro) GPS Coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua#id_138) ### How to get there by car: from Bucharest via the E85 highway to Urziceni, from Urziceni via the E85 highway to Buzău, from Buzău via the E85 highway to Râmnicu Sărat, from Râmnicu Sărat via the E85 highway to Focșani, from Focșani via the E85 highway to Adjud, from Adjud via the E85 highway to Bacău, from Bacău via the E85 highway to Roman, from Roman via the E85 highway to Fălticeni, from Fălticeni via the E85 highway to Suceava, from Suceava via the E85 highway to Siret and further to the Siret checkpoint. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Rakovets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) – 20.5 km - [Vicovu de Sus](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141) – 33 km - [Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) – 162.6 km - [Halmeu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135) – 227.5 km - [Isaccea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_231) – 351.9 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 ### [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 ### [Constitution Day Border Queue Forecast — 28.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-22/queue-prognosis-constitution-day-2026-06-28) 22.06.2026 ### [Romanian customs officers launch protest: longer border queues expected](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-12/rumunski-mytnyky-rozpochynaiut-straik-na-kordoni-z-ukrainoiu-mozhlyvi-dovhi-cherhy) 12.06.2026 ### [New EU Customs Rules: Why Trucks May Wait Longer at Borders with Romania, Poland and Slovakia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-03/novi-mytni-pravyla-ies-chomu-vantazhivky-mozhut-dovshe-stoiaty-na-kordoni-z-rumuniieiu) 03.06.2026 ### [Whit Monday Queue Forecast — Ukraine ↔ Romania 01.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-whit-monday-ukraine-romania-2026-06-01) 31.05.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Romania-Ukraine border → 19](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) ## 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)