--- title: "Queue at Cahul — Oancea" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_328" lang: "en" ppid: "id_328" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oancha-kahul) [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_299) # Queue at Cahul — Oancea - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** ≈2 hr 35 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 25.09.2026 11:14 - **Cars in queue:** 14 - **Weather:** 17°C - **User rating:** **5.0** · 1 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_328) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_837) [All queues at Moldova — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/5) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **8 cars** Peak load: **8 cars (~1 h 35 min)** Shortest queue: **3 cars (~40 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 10:01, 25.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 10:00 20:00 21:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 11:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Cahul (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today. • This morning (10:00–12:00): ~55 min, moderate load. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). 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. Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Cahul - 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 35min (14 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 11:14 Official Data 4h 25min (25 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 10:47 Difference: -1h 50min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Cahul **Best days:** Monday, Thursday (3 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs). **Avoid:** Wednesday (20 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 3 | 15% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 20 | 100% | ~3.6-4.6 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 6 | 30% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 8 | 40% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Cahul by car?** Monday or Thursday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Cahul?** Wednesday — peak load (20 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon), 1-3 hrs (Thu, Sat), 3-5 hrs (Wed). How did you like this checkpoint? 5.0 · 1 review ## Best time to cross Cahul today 17:00 typical queue 18:00↓62%−62% 19:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 11:14, at Cahul checkpoint there are 14 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Cahul border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Cahul 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/kahul-oancha/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 60 km/h 2142 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 60 km/h ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No queue detected — crossing without delays ### Supermarkets nearby - [M My Auchan Strada General Eremia Grigorescu 7, Târgu Bujor 17.8 km 27 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.858643,27.915412) - [P Profi Strada Principală Nr 143, Frumușița 29 km 44 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.65954,28.068901) - [P Profi DC27, Costache Negri 39.6 km 59 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.703386,27.721155) - [P Profi Strada Vișinului 28, Vânători 43.6 km 65 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.5323,28.0148) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Eroilor 1, Vânători 44.1 km 66 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.52775,28.015484) [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 Cahul 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: 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: Total number of lanes: Romania: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Cahul Weather now: **12°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Cahul, 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 Cahul Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Cahul GPS Coordinates: 45.916437, 28.129957 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/md-ro#id_328) ### How to get there Cahul border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Romania. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Etulia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_869) – 48.6 km - [Giurgiulesti](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_320) – 48.9 km - [Galati (Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_333) – 49.5 km - [Leova](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_850) – 63.5 km - [Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_284) – 97.7 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [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)