--- title: "Queue at Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141" lang: "en" ppid: "id_141" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krasnoilsk-sus-de-vikovu) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Romania)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_43) # Queue at Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 27 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 31.07.2026 10:42 - **Cars in queue:** 2 - **Weather:** 26°C - **User rating:** **5.0** · 1 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_229) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_142) [All queues at Romania — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much quieter than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **7 cars** Peak load: **9 cars (~1 h 11 min)** Shortest queue: **6 cars (~49 min)** ### 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? 5.0 · 1 review ## Best time to cross Vicovu de Sus today 12:00↓75%−75% 15:00↓75%−75% 23:00↓92%−92% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 10:42, at Vicovu de Sus checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Vicovu de Sus? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 37 min (~37 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 4 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Vicovu de Sus? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 32 days ago Does the EES system work at Vicovu de Sus border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vicovu de Sus 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/vikovu-de-sus-krasnoilsk/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/vikovu-de-sus-krasnoilsk/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/vikovu-de-sus-krasnoilsk/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/vikovu-de-sus-krasnoilsk/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/vikovu-de-sus-krasnoilsk/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/vikovu-de-sus-krasnoilsk/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Vicovu de Sus: 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 **Vicovu de Sus** 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 Vicovu de Sus 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 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Vicovu de Sus - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vicovu de Sus - 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 06:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Vicovu de Sus - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Vicovu de Sus - 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 27min (2 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 10:42 Official Data 1h 15min (10 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 10:42 Difference: -48min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Vicovu de Sus **Best days:** Monday (4 cars, ~0.4-1.4 hrs). **Avoid:** Monday (4 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 4 | 100% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Vicovu de Sus by car?** Monday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Vicovu de Sus?** Monday — peak load (4 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Calea Cernăuți 211K, Vicovu de Sus 5 km 8 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.946829,25.62072/47.921864,25.675849) - [P Profi DJ178C, Bilca 10.4 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.946829,25.62072/47.918431,25.75366) - [S Silpo Vulytsia Holovna 265А, Storozhynetska miska hromada 18.5 km 28 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.946829,25.62072/48.083232,25.477256) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Speranței 1, Marginea 20.6 km 31 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.946829,25.62072/47.8163,25.8176) - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Rădăuțului, Marginea 20.7 km 31 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.946829,25.62072/47.819347,25.822285) [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 Vicovu de Sus 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 Vicovu de Sus Weather now: **20°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Vicovu de Sus, 5.0 ★★★★★ 1 review 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 Vicovu de Sus Address: Ukraine, Chernivtsi Oblast, Krasnoilsk Settlement Hromada, КПП Красноїльськ (Ucraina, Chernivtsi Regiune, Krasnoilsk Settlement Hromada, КПП Красноїльськ) GPS Coordinates: 47.946829, 25.62072 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua#id_141) ##### Nearest checkpoints - [Siret](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138) – 33.2 km - [Rakovets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) – 51.9 km - [Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) – 129.8 km - [Halmeu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135) – 194.9 km - [Isaccea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_231) – 366.6 km ## 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 [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)