--- title: "Queue at Galati (Moldova) — Radauti Prut" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_333" lang: "en" ppid: "id_333" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/prut-radovtsi-moldova-halats) [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_304) # Queue at Galati (Moldova) — Radauti Prut - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** ≈3 hr 35 min -0% - **Status:** Outdated Data Last seen: 2 days ago - **Cars in queue:** 20 - **Weather:** 16°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_333) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_775) [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 Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **2 cars** Peak load: **2 cars (~50 min)** Shortest queue: **1 car (~50 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 20:00, 25.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 09:00 10:00 11:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 02:00 03:00 04:00 Forecast for Galati (Moldova) (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (20:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~40 min, moderate load. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~55 min, moderate load (peaks at ~75 min around 11:00). Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00). Next update: today at 22:00. 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 Galati (Moldova) - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 24.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Galati (Moldova) - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations No data for Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Galati (Moldova) - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Galati (Moldova) **Best days:** Monday–Tuesday (5 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs). **Avoid:** Wednesday (106 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 5 | 5% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 7 | 7% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 106 | 100% | ~17.9-18.9 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 9 | 8% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 10 | 9% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 12 | 11% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs | | 🟢 Sun | 15 | 14% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs | **Peak time:** Friday 12:00 - 14:00 and 11:00 - 13:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 165 up to 165 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Galati (Moldova) by car?** Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Galati (Moldova)?** Wednesday — peak load (106 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri), 2-4 hrs (Sat–Sun), 17-19 hrs (Wed). How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Galati (Moldova) tomorrow 07:00 typical queue 08:00↓89%−89% 09:00↓89%−89% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 14:08, at Galati (Moldova) checkpoint there are 20 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Galati (Moldova)? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes) based on user experience Updated 21 day ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Galati (Moldova)? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 195 min (~3 hours 15 minutes) based on user experience Updated 13 days ago Does the EES system work at Galati (Moldova) border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Galati (Moldova) 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/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Light traffic 27 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Light traffic ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No queue detected — crossing without delays ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Elena Doamna, Galați 11.8 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.473682,28.198521/45.453087,28.0504) - [(image: Carrefour) Carrefour Strada Domnească 24, Galați 11.9 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.473682,28.198521/45.436063,28.05601) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Navelor 7, Galați 11.9 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.473682,28.198521/45.430929,28.058425) - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Domnească 191, Galați 12 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.473682,28.198521/45.458396,28.046785) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Brăilei 17, Galați 12.4 km 19 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.473682,28.198521/45.4328,28.0512) [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 Galati (Moldova) 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 Galati (Moldova) Weather now: **16°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Galati (Moldova), 0.0 ☆☆☆☆☆ No opinions yet 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 Galati (Moldova) Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Galati (Moldova) GPS Coordinates: 45.473682, 28.198521 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/md-ro#id_333) ### How to get there Galati (Moldova) border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Romania. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Giurgiulesti](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_320) – 2.4 km - [Etulia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_869) – 18.3 km - [Cahul](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_328) – 49.5 km - [Leova](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_850) – 112.3 km - [Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_284) – 146.9 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)