--- title: "Queue at Larga — Kelmentsi" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_148" lang: "en" ppid: "id_148" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kelmentsi-larha) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_50) # Queue at Larga — Kelmentsi - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 29 min -0% - **Status:** Busier than usual Updated: 31.07.2026 06:42 - **Cars in queue:** 9 - **Weather:** 17°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_148) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_149) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_150) [All queues at Moldova — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **7 cars** Peak load: **11 cars (~34 min)** Shortest queue: **7 cars (~22 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? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Larga today 10:00 typical queue 14:00 typical queue 15:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 06:42, at Larga checkpoint there are 9 cars waiting.** 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/moldova/larha-kelmentsi/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/larha-kelmentsi/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/larha-kelmentsi/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/larha-kelmentsi/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/larha-kelmentsi/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/larha-kelmentsi/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 80 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. Free flow 80 km/h On the other side of the border Free flow 80 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_50#traffic-status) ## Larga: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Larga** 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 Larga 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 Moldova 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 No queue detected — crossing without delays Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Larga - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday Data is still being collected. Please try again later. ## Data Comparison ### Data Comparison Our Data vs Official Source Our Data 1h 9min (9 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 06:42 Official Data 15min (0 cars) Source: ДПСУ України Updated: 05:30 Difference: +54min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Larga **Best days:** Monday-Wednesday (2 cars, ~0.1-1.1 hrs). **Avoid:** Wednesday (2 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 2 | 100% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 2 | 100% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Larga by car?** Monday or Wednesday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.1-1.1 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Larga?** Wednesday — peak load (2 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Wed). Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## 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: [MOLDASIG](https://www.moldasig.md/ro/produse/asigurare-auto/carte-verde/) [DONARIS](https://www.donaris.md/asigurare-carte-verde/) [GRAWE](https://www.grawe.md/ru/insurance/motor/green-card/) ## For passenger cars To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the [necessary set of documents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules). ### Driver's documents: - Biometric passport - International driving license - Medical insurance ### Vehicle documents: - Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport) - Mandatory insurance policy [Green Card](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) ### Equipment: - First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest ### 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 Larga 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: Moldova: Information not available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Larga Weather now: **16°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Larga, 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 Larga Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Larga GPS Coordinates: 48.415251, 26.842313 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/md-ua#id_148) ### How to get there Larga border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Ukraine. ##### Nearest checkpoints - [Brichen](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_151) – 15.6 km - [Kriva](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_862) – 23.2 km - [Kriva](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_145) – 23.3 km - [Oknitsa](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_858) – 45.8 km - [Valcinet](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_856) – 69.6 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 ### [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 **Moldova Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [902 — police](tel:902) - [903 — ambulance](tel:903) - [901 — fire department](tel:901) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACM Auto Club: +373-22-222-333](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 Moldova—Ukraine border crossings → 35](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/1) ## 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)