--- title: "Queue at Smilnytsia — Krosstsenko" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_19" lang: "en" ppid: "id_19" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/smilnytsya-krostsenko) [(image: Flag of Poland)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_100) # Queue at Smilnytsia — Krosstsenko - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 15 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 14.09.2026 08:53 - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 11°C - **User rating:** **3.5** · 24 Database working Moving fast [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_19) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_20) [Trucks](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_118) [Poland](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_100) [All queues at Ukraine — Poland border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/2) Today 7 days ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Much quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **2 cars** Peak load: **4 cars (~2 h 45 min)** Shortest queue: **2 cars (~2 h 45 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.77x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:00, 14.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 11:00 12:00 13:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 15:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Smilnytsia (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~95 min, busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~60 min, moderate load (peaks at ~100 min around 13:00). • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~25 min, light traffic. 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 14–20 September 2026 Peak load: Thu 17.09 — 21 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 car (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 10 cars (~1 h 15 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 4, 14:00 — 3 Peak load Shortest queue Mon 14.09 Peak load 10 cars Shortest queue 1 car Tue 15.09 Peak load 16 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Wed 16.09 Peak load 11 cars Shortest queue 1 car Thu 17.09 Peak load 21 cars Shortest queue 1 car Fri 18.09 Peak load 11 cars Shortest queue 1 car Sat 19.09 Peak load 15 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Sun 20.09 Peak load 15 cars Shortest queue 1 car Tap a day to see the hourly forecast Mon · 14.09.2026 Peak load 16:00 · 10 cars Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Tue · 15.09.2026 Peak load 16:00 · 16 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars Wed · 16.09.2026 Peak load 00:00 · 11 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 car Thu · 17.09.2026 Peak load 16:00 · 21 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 car Fri · 18.09.2026 Peak load 00:00 · 11 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 1 car Sat · 19.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 15 cars Shortest queue 23:00 · 2 cars Sun · 20.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 15 cars Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. ## When is the best time to cross at Smilnytsia — Cars, UA → PL Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Monday, 08:00–11:00 ~0 cars Heaviest load Friday, 09:00–12:00 ~21 cars Quietest day Monday on average 0 cars Busiest day Saturday on average 7 cars Typical load by hour Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 quiet busy Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 0 cars · weekend: 1 cars Weekly picture: days × hours | on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Monday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | | Tuesday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | | Wednesday | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Thursday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 10 | — | | Friday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Saturday | 0 | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Sunday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Monday**: on average 0 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Saturday**: on average 7 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 08:00 and 11:00**. - Peak load is on **Friday between 09:00 and 12:00** (up to 21 cars). Calculated from 1 058 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Smilnytsia (Cars, UA → PL) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (0 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Smilnytsia (Cars, UA → PL)? Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 08:00 and 11:00. The worst time is Friday between 09:00 and 12:00. Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Smilnytsia - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Smilnytsia - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Smilnytsia - 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 5:00 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 Smilnytsia - 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 15min (0 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 08:53 Official Data 15min (0 cars) Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine Updated: 09:00 Data matches ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Smilnytsia **Best days:** Tuesday–Wednesday (9 cars, ~1.2-2.2 hrs). **Avoid:** Monday (47 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 47 | 100% | ~5-6 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 9 | 19% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 13 | 28% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 22 | 47% | ~2.5-3.5 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 25 | 53% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 23 | 49% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs | | 🟢 Sun | 21 | 45% | ~2.4-3.4 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 01:00 - 03:00 and 02:00 - 04:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 1440 up to 1440 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Smilnytsia by car?** Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~1.2-2.2 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Smilnytsia?** Monday 01:00-03:00 and 02:00-04:00 — peak load (47 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue–Wed), 2-4 hrs (Thu–Sun), 5-6 hrs (Mon). How did you like this checkpoint? 3.5 · 24 reviews ## Best time to cross Smilnytsia today 15:00↓92%−92% 20:00↓92%−92% 22:00↓92%−92% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 08:53, there is no queue at Smilnytsia checkpoint.** How long does it take to cross the border at Smilnytsia? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes) based on user experience Updated 2 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Smilnytsia? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes) based on user experience Updated 12 hours 36 minutes ago Does the EES system work at Smilnytsia border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Smilnytsia 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/smilnytsya-krostsenko/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/smilnytsya-krostsenko/) ## Live Cameras The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war ## Moderate traffic 57 km/h 24 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Moderate traffic 57 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 4 Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 45.4 km Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 45.7 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 48.6 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 49.5 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=49.481089&lng=22.701431&zoom=10) ## Smilnytsia: 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 **Smilnytsia** 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 Smilnytsia 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 ### Supermarkets nearby - [L Lewiatan Piastowska 38, Ustrzyki Dolne 10.4 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.434559,22.576519) - [(image: Biedronka) Biedronka Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża 19, Ustrzyki Dolne 10.7 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.434904,22.571045) - [L Lewiatan Myczków 38, Solina 23.2 km 35 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.383151,22.417721) - [S Supermarket 27.3 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.4812811,22.3237621) - [N Netto Bieszczadzka 4, Lesko 27.3 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.473,22.32418) [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 Smilnytsia 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: Available Veterinary: Available Ecological: Available Sanitary: Available Cultural Heritage Control: Not 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 Smilnytsia Weather now: **12°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices 📅 11.09.2026 📍 Lviv Oblast UAH/liter | Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AMIC | 85.90 | 82.90 | - | 94.01 | 42.65 | | Chipo | - | 83.22 | - | 94.95 | 42.66 | | Prime | - | 52.95 | - | 51.95 | - | | Rodnik | - | 81.90 | - | 93.49 | 43.99 | | SOCAR | 91.90 | 88.90 | - | 98.90 | 44.47 | | Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 | | UPG | 86.90 | 84.90 | - | 95.15 | 43.90 | | WOG | 90.90 | 87.90 | - | 97.90 | 45.50 | | 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) ## Nearest airports If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board. - [Kraków John Paul II International Airport 220 km · departures: 491 · **delays ~11 min** KRK](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/krakow) - [Katowice International Airport 282 km · departures: 435 · leaving on time KTW](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/katowice) [All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights) ## User Reviews — 3.5/5 (17 reviews) Sentiment toward Smilnytsia is mixed but leans positive, averaging 3.5/5 across 17 reviews. Many drivers treat it as the quieter alternative to Shehyni and Krakovets, and several call it their preferred crossing when travelling with children. Positive reports describe near-empty lanes: one traveller cleared the whole crossing in 19 minutes, another entered the Ukrainian side at 9:30 on a Saturday and left the Polish side at 10:50 with only about five cars in the queue, and a third crossed from 6:35 to 9:35 Kyiv time. Typical mid-range experiences fall between 1 hour 10 minutes and 2.5 hours from the barrier to exit. Negative reports centre on unpredictable delays and slow Ukrainian processing. One driver waited four hours on the Ukrainian side with no cars present, versus half an hour on the Polish side. A tour bus group of 55 needed almost six hours on 7:30 arrival, largely because Polish officers ran face scanning on a separate device. Others report 3 hours, a 6-hour evening wait, and reports of 10 hours during peak December days. Recurring practical tips: expect narrow mountain roads through villages toward Krakow, which reviewers call slow and exhausting, though the route to the Warsaw highway is shorter. Toilets on the Ukrainian side are poor before the barrier. Use the green lane if you have nothing to declare, and expect stricter medicine checks since September 2024. ⭐ 3.5/5 17 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Smilnytsia, 3.5 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews All Positive Negative Анна ★☆☆☆☆ На Смільниці на укр. стороні туалета немає, тільки будка жахлива в лісі, до неї дійти по грязюці. . Туалет вже є після шлагбауму на території . Маринка ★☆☆☆☆ Перетинали кордон 26.04.2025 нашу сторону проходили 4 години при відсутності автомобілів ,дуже повільно рухаються наші прикордонники ,не дарма їх називають "черепашками" . ходили бродили один перед другим і тупо нічого не робили . жах . Смільниця в порівнянні зі Краківцем і шегині просто кашмар .нікому не рекомендую туди іхати. на відміну від польської сторони пів години і все . Євгенія ★★★☆☆ До Польщі. Під'їхала о 13:53(за Києвом), заїхала на територію за шлагбаум о 16:20 (вже за місцевим часом). Територія повна. Аліна ★★★☆☆ Приїхали майже о 9 ранку. О 14.00 проїхали кордон. Людмила ★★★★★ 8:50. Заїхали на укр в 6:35 виїхали з Pl в 9:35 по нашому часу. В Україну перед шлагбаумом нікого - одразу на територію 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 Smilnytsia Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Starosambir district, village Stariava (Україна, Львівська область, Старосамбірський р-н, с. Старява) Phone: +38 (044) 527-63-63 GPS Coordinates: 49.481089, 22.701431 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-pl#id_19) ### 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 N13 highway to Sambir, from Sambir via the N13 highway to Staryi Sambir, from Staryi Sambir via the T1401 highway to Khyrov, from Khyrov via the T1401 highway to Staryava, from Staryava via the T1401 highway to the Smilnytsia checkpoint. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Nyzhankovychi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_18) – 25.1 km - [Shehyni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_16) – 39.7 km - [Krakivets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_13) – 60.5 km - [Hrushiv](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_10) – 80.1 km - [Rava-Ruska](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_8) – 108.7 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 ### [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 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 18.07–24.07.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-17/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-30) 17.07.2026 [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)