--- title: "Queue at Paternieki — Grigorovshchina" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_281" lang: "en" ppid: "id_281" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Belarus)(image: Flag of Latvia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_280) # Queue at Paternieki — Grigorovshchina - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 41 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 10:15 - **Cars in queue:** 13 - **Weather:** 19°C - **User rating:** **3.5** · 2 Database working Moving [All queues at Latvia — Belarus border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/9/7) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **0 cars** Peak load: **0 cars (~2 min)** Shortest queue: **0 cars (~2 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 10:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 10:00 22:00 23:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 11:00 12:00 13:00 Forecast for Paternieki (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today. • This morning (10:00–12:00): ~130 min, very busy (peaks at ~4 h around 10:00). • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00). Next update: today at 12:00. 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. How did you like this checkpoint? 3.5 · 2 reviews ### Booking Statistics High demand 635 active reservations 633 cars 2 trucks Next available slot: today 10:00 [Book now](https://lvborder.lv/reserve/) Data from lvborder.lv · Updated 06:13 ## Best time to cross Paternieki today 12:00 typical queue 16:00 typical queue 18:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 10:15, at Paternieki checkpoint there are 13 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Paternieki border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Paternieki 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/latvia/paterniieky-hryhorovshchyna/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/latvia/paterniieky-hryhorovshchyna/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/latvia/paterniieky-hryhorovshchyna/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/latvia/paterniieky-hryhorovshchyna/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/latvia/paterniieky-hryhorovshchyna/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/latvia/paterniieky-hryhorovshchyna/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Paternieki in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Paternieki. 2026-08-31 13:00:02 EEST Grigorovshchina Entry ## Free flow 77 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 77 km/h ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No data available for this period yet. Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Paternieki - 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 2h 25min (13 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 10:15 Official Data 15min (0 cars) Source: gpk.gov.by Updated: 08:00 Difference: +2h 10min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Paternieki **Best days:** Friday-Wednesday (10 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs). **Avoid:** Monday (59 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 59 | 100% | ~3-4 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 25 | 42% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 10 | 17% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🟡 Sat | 38 | 64% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 07:00 - 09:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 177 up to 177 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Friday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Paternieki by car?** Friday or Wednesday — shortest queue (10 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Paternieki?** Monday 07:00-09:00 — peak load (59 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Fri), 1-3 hrs (Wed, Sat), 3-4 hrs (Mon). ### Supermarkets nearby - [M MAXIMA Rīgas iela 28, Krāslava 30.2 km 45 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/55.820515,27.625131/55.89688,27.161534) [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 Paternieki 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: Latvia: Information not available Total number of lanes: Belarus: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Paternieki Weather now: **17°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Paternieki, 3.5 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews All Positive Negative Kontrolle aus Brüssel ★★☆☆☆ Zu langsam und unfreundlich. 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 Paternieki Address: Latvia, Border Crossing Paternieki GPS Coordinates: 55.820515, 27.625131 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/lv-by#id_281) ### How to get there Paternieki border crossing is located on the border between Latvia and Belarus. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Grebņeva](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_624) – 1.2 km - [Silene](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_279) – 48.2 km ## News ## Filtered News 05 Aug Bulgaria Implements Temporary HGV Traffic Restrictions on August 7 and August 9, 2026 (IRU (International Road Transport Union)) 09 Jan Latvia electronic queue system processes nearly 29000 vehicles at Russia and Belarus borders (Latvian Border Guard) 22 Dec Belarus Restricts Entry for EU Trucks: Queues Forming at Grebneva Border Crossing (Latvian Border Guard) [View these news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Lithuania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Belarus Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [LAS Auto Club: +370-5-272-4444](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [Belavtostrada: +375-17-299-99-99](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [View all 3 checkpoints → 3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/9/7) ## 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)