--- title: "Queue at Siret — Porubne (bus)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139" lang: "en" ppid: "id_139" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [🇺🇦→🇷🇴](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41) # Queue at Siret — Porubne (bus) - **Vehicle type:** bus - **Wait time:** 95 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 16.07.2026 20:54 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 23°C - **User rating:** **1.0** · 2 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 Much quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **4 buses** Peak load: **8 buses (~10 h 39 min)** Shortest queue: **2 buses (~2 h 31 min)** Smart learning factor: 2.06x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 21:00, 16.07.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 04:00 11:00 12:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 23:00 15:00 18:00 Forecast for Siret (buses) — generated at 21:00, covering through the end of tomorrow. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~460 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 04:00). • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~415 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 11:00). • Tomorrow midday (12:00–17:00): ~325 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 12:00). • Tomorrow evening (17:00–21:00): ~270 min, busy (peaks at ~390 min around 20:00). Best time to cross: Tomorrow evening (17:00–21:00). Next update: tomorrow at 00:00. 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 long did the bus wait at the border? Pick a carrier, then choose a specific bus plate to see where and how long it recently spent crossing the border. Carrier Bus plate Choose a carrier and a plate above to load its border history. How did you like this checkpoint? 1.0 · 2 reviews ## Best time to cross Siret tomorrow 06:00↓98%−98% 07:00↓98%−98% 09:00↓94%−94% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 20:54, at Siret checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Siret? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 138 min (~2 hours 18 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 5 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Siret? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 121 min (~2 hours 1 minute) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 3 days 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 ## 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 buses 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_139/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - bus checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 15.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - bus 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 12:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 15.07.2026 — 3 buses. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 02:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Siret - bus 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 2:00 and 12:00 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 - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Siret **Best days:** Monday-Friday (5 buses, ~6.7-7.7 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (13 buses). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Buses | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 5 | 38% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 5 | 38% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs | | 🟡 Wed | 9 | 69% | ~12-13 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 6 | 46% | ~8-9 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 5 | 38% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs | | 🟡 Sat | 8 | 62% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 13 | 100% | ~17.3-18.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Thursday 19:00 - 21:00 and 15:00 - 17:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 240 up to 1200 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Friday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Siret by bus?** Monday or Friday — shortest queue (5 buses, ~6.7-7.7 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Siret?** Sunday — peak load (13 buses). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 6-8 hrs (Mon, Tue, Fri), 8-9 hrs (Thu), 10-12 hrs (Sat), 12-13 hrs (Wed), 17-19 hrs (Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Simion Florea Marian 2, Siret 3.9 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.9858,26.0631/47.9505,26.0682) - [(image: Penny) Penny Calea Bucovinei 37, Rădăuți 19.3 km 29 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.9858,26.0631/47.8367,25.9293) - [M My Auchan Calea Bucovinei 49, Rădăuți 19.5 km 29 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.9858,26.0631/47.83369,25.93204) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Ștefan Cel Mare 77, Rădăuți 19.9 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.9858,26.0631/47.84065,25.90677) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare 77, Rădăuți 20 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.9858,26.0631/47.84016,25.90671) [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 Facilities Siret Transport Type: automobile 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: Room for Mother and Child: Data not found; Toilets: Data not found; Food Facilities: Data not found; Duty-Free Shops: Data not found; Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators); Wi-Fi Access: Data not found; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found; Crossing with Pets: Data not found; ### Checkpoint Controls: Phytosanitary: Data not found Veterinary: Data not found Ecological: Data not found Sanitary: Data not found Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found International Road_transport Control: Data not found Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Siret Weather now: **25°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Siret, 1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 2 reviews 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 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: 47.9858, 26.0631 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua#id_139) ### 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 border checkpoints - [Vicovu de Sus](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141) – 33.2 км - [Rakovets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) – 79.6 км - [Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) – 162.5 км - [Halmeu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135) – 227.7 км - [Isaccea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_782) – 350.8 км ## News at this checkpoint ### [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 ### [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 ### [Children's Day Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine–Moldova & Romania 01.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-children-s-day-2026-06-01) 31.05.2026 ### [Pentecost Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine’s Western Corridors 31.05.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-30/queue-prognosis-pentecost-2026-05-31) 30.05.2026 [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 [Compare queues at all crossings → 17](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)