--- title: "Queue at Shehyni — Medyka" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_15" lang: "en" ppid: "id_15" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/shehyni-medyka) [(image: Flag of Poland)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_96) # Queue at Shehyni — Medyka - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 57 min -40% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 08:49 - **Cars in queue:** 7 - **Weather:** 19°C - **User rating:** **2.9** · 40 Database working Moving fast [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_15) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_16) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_114) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_17) [Poland](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_96) [All queues at Ukraine — Poland border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/2) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Much quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **40 cars** Peak load: **42 cars (~1 h 58 min)** Shortest queue: **33 cars (~1 h 35 min)** Smart learning factor: 3.00x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 08:00 09:00 10:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 17:00 21:00 23:00 Forecast for Shehyni (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~7 h 45 min, very busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~7 h, very busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~6 h 30 min, very busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~6 h 30 min, very busy. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). Next update: today at 10:00. 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? 2.9 · 40 review ## Best time to cross Shehyni today 11:00↓67%−67% 12:00↓50%−50% 23:00↓58%−58% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 08:49, at Shehyni checkpoint there are 7 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Shehyni? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 45 min (~45 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 1 day ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Shehyni? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 50 minutes ago Does the EES system work at Shehyni border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Shehyni 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/shehyni-medyka/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/shehyni-medyka/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/shehyni-medyka/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/shehyni-medyka/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/shehyni-medyka/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/shehyni-medyka/) ## Live Cameras The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war ## Heavy traffic 10 km/h 17 min 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 Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 13.4 km Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 13.6 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 14.3 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 14.3 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 14.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=49.799376&lng=22.949935&zoom=10) ## Shehyni: 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 **Shehyni** 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 Shehyni 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 [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_15/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Shehyni - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Shehyni - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 37. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 30.08.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.08.2026 — 37 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 55. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 8 cars. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 30.08.2026 — 55 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 34. The lowest point was observed at 22:00 30.08.2026 — 9 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 30.08.2026 — 34 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 80. The lowest point was observed at 03:00 30.08.2026 — 30 cars. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 30.08.2026 — 80 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Shehyni - 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 9:00 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 Shehyni - 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 57min (7 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 08:49 Official Data 15min (0 cars) Source: ДПСУ України Updated: 09:00 Difference: +42min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Shehyni **Best days:** Monday-Sunday (26 cars, ~2.6-3.6 hrs). **Avoid:** Thursday (66 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 26 | 39% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 35 | 53% | ~3.5-4.5 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 60 | 91% | ~6-7 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 66 | 100% | ~6.6-7.6 hrs | | 🟡 Fri | 44 | 67% | ~4.4-5.4 hrs | | 🟡 Sat | 43 | 65% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs | | 🟢 Sun | 30 | 45% | ~3-4 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 02:00 - 04:00 and 00:00 - 02:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 6 up to 1200 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Shehyni by car?** Monday or Sunday — shortest queue (26 cars, ~2.6-3.6 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Shehyni?** Thursday — peak load (66 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon), 3-5 hrs (Tue), 3-4 hrs (Sun), 4-6 hrs (Fri, Sat), 6-7 hrs (Wed), 6-8 hrs (Thu). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Aldi) Aldi Lwowska 36, Przemyśl 10.4 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.782822,22.807349) - [L Lewiatan Stubno 110 10.5 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.893916,22.951081) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl 29 Listopada 10, Przemyśl 12.7 km 19 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.794218,22.77316) - [Ż Żabka Seweryna Goszczyńskiego 7B, Przemyśl 13.9 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.787443,22.757202) - [(image: Biedronka) Biedronka Biedronka (blisko) 18.7 km 28 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.9490032,22.8305846) [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 ## 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 Shehyni 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: 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: 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 Shehyni Weather now: **20°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices 📅 28.08.2026 📍 Lviv Oblast UAH/liter | Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AMIC | 81.95 | 78.96 | - | 89.95 | 42.65 | | Chipo | - | 78.65 | - | 91.88 | 42.21 | | Prime | - | 52.95 | - | 51.95 | - | | Rodnik | - | 81.90 | - | 93.49 | 43.49 | | SOCAR | 85.90 | 82.90 | - | 94.90 | 43.47 | | Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 | | UPG | 80.90 | 78.90 | - | 89.90 | 42.90 | | WOG | 85.90 | 82.90 | - | 93.90 | 44.50 | | Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - | | BRSM-Nafta | - | 71.63 | - | 78.33 | 43.01 | | Market | - | 74.90 | - | 81.90 | 42.90 | | OKKO | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 | | Ukr-Petrol | - | 56.74 | - | 56.52 | - | | Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 | The prices are approximate. [Fuel Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel#petrol-calculator) [Fuel prices near the border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## User Reviews — 2.8/5 (31 reviews) User sentiment toward Shehyni remains predominantly negative, with frustration centered on unpredictable, often extreme waiting times. The most common complaint is standing motionless for hours with no information from officials — several travelers report 3-4 hours without moving even a few dozen metres (one covered 100 metres in 3 hours, another 50 metres in 3 hours). One bus passenger described children stuck on board for 20 hours. Delays are blamed alternately on Ukrainian customs, on the Polish side (reported roadworks in August 2025, and Polish hauliers' protests blocking the pedestrian crossing in September 2025), and on queue-selling and preferential treatment of car dealers moving vehicles on tow trucks. Wait times vary enormously: successful crossings of 25 minutes, 40 minutes, and 2.5-3.5 hours are reported, while bad days run 8-11 hours or longer. One traveller queued at 11:00 and had still not cleared the Ukrainian side by 19:38 in +33°C heat. A more measured recent report (4 August 2026) gives a useful benchmark: arriving at 15:48 with 50+ cars ahead, the driver entered Ukrainian control at 19:40 and was through by 20:52 — roughly four hours of queueing plus just over an hour of actual processing. Practical tips from reviewers: check the pedestrian crossing when vehicle queues stall, since walking through customs on foot is faster when buses are stuck; consider alternative crossings — Hrushiv was passed in 1.5 hours on a Sunday evening, and drivers are sometimes redirected elsewhere, with route 10 suggested as a bypass. Count the cars ahead on arrival to estimate your wait, and ask about the ticket/talon system, as it is poorly signposted. Mobile internet is weak in the wooded approach, and border guards may ask about cash, insurance, and purpose of travel. ⭐ 2.8/5 31 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Shehyni, 2.9 ★★★☆☆ 40 reviews All Positive Negative Marina ★★★☆☆ 4.08. Приїхали в 15:48 було 50+машин перед нами. 19:40 заїхали на укр кордон 20:52 виїхали Олена ★☆☆☆☆ 16.07.26.З 10ранку (зараз 15.36) мікроавтобуси не зрушили з місця.Що це?Кордон відкритий,прикордонники працюють,ми стоїмо!!!!!!Чи не працюють!?Як перетнути цей кордон без стресу? Катерина ★★★☆☆ Рольнікі польські протестують, тільки що там була. Без перестанку ходять по пішохідному переходу😳 Дмитро ★★★☆☆ Черга велика🥵. Ще й Інтернет тут майже не ловить в лісі. Богдан ★★★★★ Вся територія польської митниці забита. Наші не працюють . Стоїмо без руху години 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 Shehyni Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Mostysky district, village Sheghini (Україна, Львівська обл., Мостиський р-н, с. Шегіні) Phone: +38 (044) 527-63-63 GPS Coordinates: 49.799376, 22.949935 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-pl#id_15) ### 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 M11 highway to Sudoova Vyshnia, from Sudoova Vyshnia via the M11 highway to Mostyska, from Mostyska via the M11 highway to Shehyni, from Shehyni via the M11 highway to the Shehyni checkpoint. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Nyzhankovychi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_18) – 15.1 km - [Krakivets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_13) – 21 km - [Smilnytsia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_19) – 39.7 km - [Hrushiv](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_10) – 40.6 km - [Rava-Ruska](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_8) – 69.8 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 ### [Tourist season 2026 (May–Sep): June queues reached 143% of annual norm](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-02/turystychnyi-sezon-2026-dpsu-prohnozuie-20-cherh-na-zakhidnomu-kordoni-shcho-pokazuiut-nashi-dani) 02.08.2026 ### [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 [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)