--- title: "Queue at Giurgiulesti — Galati" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_320" lang: "en" ppid: "id_320" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_291) # Queue at Giurgiulesti — Galati - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 55 min -0% - **Status:** Busier than usual Updated: 12.09.2026 16:34 - **Cars in queue:** 4 - **Weather:** 27°C - **User rating:** **5.0** · 1 Database working Moving [All queues at Moldova — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/5) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Busier than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **3 cars** Peak load: **4 cars (~52 min)** Shortest queue: **2 cars (~39 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.09x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 18:00, 12.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 19:00 20:00 11:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 22:00 00:00 01:00 Forecast for Giurgiulesti (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (18:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~35 min, moderate load. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~45 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00). Next update: today at 20:00. 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. ## When is the best time to cross at Giurgiulesti — Cars, MD → RO Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Monday, 05:00–08:00 ~1 cars Heaviest load Tuesday, 17:00–19:00 ~5 cars Quietest day Wednesday on average 2 cars Busiest day Tuesday on average 3 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 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 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | | Tuesday | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Wednesday | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Thursday | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Friday | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Saturday | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | Sunday | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Wednesday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Tuesday**: on average 3 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 05:00 and 08:00**. - Peak load is on **Tuesday between 17:00 and 19:00** (up to 5 cars). Calculated from 1 189 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Giurgiulesti (Cars, MD → RO) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Tuesday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Giurgiulesti (Cars, MD → RO)? Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 05:00 and 08:00. The worst time is Tuesday between 17:00 and 19:00. Data updated: 12.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Chisinau 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 Giurgiulesti - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 11.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Giurgiulesti - 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 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 11.09.2026 — 2 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 11.09.2026 — 5 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 11.09.2026 — 2 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 04:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 5 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Giurgiulesti - 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 4:00 and 6:00 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 Giurgiulesti - 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 55min (4 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 16:34 Official Data 2h 25min (13 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 17:31 Difference: -1h 30min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Giurgiulesti **Best days:** Wednesday, Sunday (3 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs). **Avoid:** Saturday (3 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Tue | 3 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 3 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 3 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 3 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 3 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | **Peak time:** Saturday 18:00 - 20:00 and 13:00 - 15:00. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Giurgiulesti by car?** Wednesday or Sunday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Giurgiulesti?** Saturday 18:00-20:00 and 13:00-15:00 — peak load (3 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day). How did you like this checkpoint? 5.0 · 1 review ## Current Data **As of 16:34, at Giurgiulesti checkpoint there are 4 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Giurgiulesti? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 16 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Giurgiulesti? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 8 min (~8 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 15 days ago Does the EES system work at Giurgiulesti border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Giurgiulesti 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/moldova/dzhurdzhuleshty-halats/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/dzhurdzhuleshty-halats/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/dzhurdzhuleshty-halats/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/dzhurdzhuleshty-halats/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/dzhurdzhuleshty-halats/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/dzhurdzhuleshty-halats/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Giurgiulesti in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Giurgiulesti. 2026-09-12 20:49:26 EEST Giurgiulesti ## Light traffic 10 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. Light traffic 10 km/h ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Elena Doamna, Galați 14.1 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.48163,28.22678/45.453087,28.0504) - [(image: Carrefour) Carrefour Strada Domnească 24, Galați 14.3 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.48163,28.22678/45.436063,28.05601) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Navelor 7, Galați 14.3 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.48163,28.22678/45.430929,28.058425) - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Domnească 191, Galați 14.3 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.48163,28.22678/45.458396,28.046785) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Brăilei 17, Galați 14.7 km 22 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.48163,28.22678/45.4328,28.0512) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) 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. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Romania Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 3.5 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://roviniete.ro/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Giurgiulesti 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: Romania: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Giurgiulesti Weather now: **26°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Giurgiulesti, 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 Giurgiulesti Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Giurgiulesti (RO) GPS Coordinates: 45.48163, 28.22678 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/md-ro#id_320) ### How to get there Giurgiulesti (RO) border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Romania. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Galati (Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_333) – 2.4 km - [Etulia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_869) – 16 km - [Cahul](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_328) – 48.9 km - [TBD](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_850) – 111.4 km - [Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_284) – 146.1 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Romania: Traffic Blocked on DN 5 Near Giurgiu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-09-09/romania-dn-5-road-closed-giurgiu) 09.09.2026 ### [Heavy Traffic at the Turkish Border and Suspended Ferries to Romania: Operational Situation at Bulgarian Checkpoints](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-24/intensyvnyi-trafik-na-kordoni-z-turechchynoyu-ta-zupynka-poromiv-do-rumunii-operatyvna-sytuatsiya-na-punktakh-propusku-bolharii) 24.08.2026 ### [Kalotina and Kapitan Andreevo busy, Danube ferries halted](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-10/kalotyna-i-kapitan-andreievo-cherhy-poromy-na-dunai-stoyat) 10.08.2026 ### [Bulgaria Implements Temporary HGV Traffic Restrictions on August 7 and August 9, 2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-05/bolhariya-zaprovadyla-tymchasovi-obmezhennya-rukhu-dlya-velykovahovoho-transportu-7-ta-9-serpnya-2026-roku) 05.08.2026 ### [Danube Bridge Open, Oryahovo and Svishtov Ferries Halted](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-05/dunaiskyi-mist-vidkryto-poromy-oryakhovo-i-svyshchov-stoyat) 05.08.2026 ### [EES system started operation at Giurgiulești–Galați and Cahul–Oancea border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news#newsid_98) 26.11.2025 [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) **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACM Auto Club: +373-22-222-333](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Moldova-Romania border → 15](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/5) ## 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)