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title: "Queue at Siret — Porubne (cargo transport)"
canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_352"
lang: "en"
ppid: "id_352"
type: "checkpoint"
source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data"
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# Queue at Siret — Porubne (cargo transport)

- **Vehicle type:** cargo transport
- **Wait time:** ≈2 hr 15 min    -0%
- **Status:** Much busier than usual
Updated: 31.08.2026 07:41

- **Cars in queue:** 1
- **Weather:** 20°C
Database working  Moving

[Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_352) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_140)

[All queues at Romania — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1)

### Forecast for next 6 hours

LIVE   Much busier than usual

Predicted

What the chart shows

Predicted current queue: **0 trucks**

Peak load: **0 trucks (~15 min)**

Shortest queue: **0 trucks (~15 min)**

## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated: 08:00, 31.08.2026

### ⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

21:00 22:00 23:00

### ✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

08:00 09:00 10:00

Forecast for Siret (trucks) — updated at 08:00, covering today.
 
 • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
 • 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: This morning (08:00–12:00).
 
 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

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet

## Best time to cross Siret today

12:00 typical queue

15:00 typical queue

17:00↓24%−24%

Based on historical data.

Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

## Current Data

**As of 07:41, at Siret checkpoint there are 1 cargo transport waiting.**

How long is the wait in the border queue at Siret?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 57 days ago

Does the EES system work at Siret border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Siret 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/romania/siret-porubne/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/atm#filters)

[View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/siret-porubne/)

No cameras available at this checkpoint

[Truck Drivers Portal](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers)

Queues, parkings, showers, traffic bans

[Truck parkings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) [Full ban calendar](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans)

## Siret: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Siret** 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 trucks at Siret 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.

The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same **08:00 and 20:00**. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — **about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time).

## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Real Data

Increased Load

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

### Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

**Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):**
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 07:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck.

**Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):**
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck.

**Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):**
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck.

**Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):**
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck.

#### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

### Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Siret - cargo transport 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 1:00 and 3:00 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 Siret - cargo transport 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

2h 15min

(1 cars)

Source: nakordoni.eu
 Updated: 07:41

Official Data

40h 15min

(20 cars)

Source: politiadefrontiera.ro
 Updated: 09:40

Difference: -38h

## Peak Hours

### Travel Planning Siret

**Best days:** Friday-Sunday (7 trucks, ~14-15 hrs). 
 **Avoid:** Sunday (13 trucks).

### Queue comparison by day of week

| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🟢 Fri | 7 | 54% | ~14-15 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 13 | 100% | ~26-27 hrs |

**Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Friday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.

### Frequently Asked Questions

**Which day is best to cross Siret by truck?**

Friday or Sunday — shortest queue (7 trucks, ~14-15 hrs waiting).

**When to avoid crossing at Siret?**

Sunday — peak load (13 trucks).

**What is the average queue wait time?**

Depends on the day: 14-15 hrs (Fri), 26-27 hrs (Sun).

### Supermarkets nearby

- [(image: Lidl)    Lidl  Strada Simion Florea Marian 2, Siret   4 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98636,26.062596/47.9505,26.0682)
- [(image: Penny)    Penny  Calea Bucovinei 37, Rădăuți   19.4 km 29 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98636,26.062596/47.8367,25.9293)
- [M    My Auchan  Calea Bucovinei 49, Rădăuți   19.6 km 29 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98636,26.062596/47.83369,25.93204)
- [(image: Lidl)    Lidl  Strada Ștefan Cel Mare 77, Rădăuți   19.9 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98636,26.062596/47.84065,25.90677)
- [(image: Lidl)    Lidl  Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare 77, Rădăuți   20 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98636,26.062596/47.84016,25.90671)

[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 Siret

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: Romania: Information not available

Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available

Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.

## Weather

## Weather at checkpoint Siret

Weather now: **20°C**, Clear sky

[Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather)

## Nearest airports

If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.

- [Henri Coandă International Airport 77 km OTP](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/bucharest-otp)
- [Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (U.C.)206 km](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/brasov-ghimbav)

[All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights)

## User Reviews

### Reviews about the checkpoint Siret,

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No opinions yet

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## Contacts & Map

## Contacts and address of checkpoint Siret

Address: Str. Gării nr. 1, Halmeu, Satu Mare County

Phone: +40 261.773.006

Email: [vamahalmeu@customs.ro](mailto:vamahalmeu@customs.ro)

GPS Coordinates: 47.98636, 26.062596 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua#id_352)

### How to get there

by car:
from Bucharest via the E85 highway to Urziceni, from Urziceni via the E85 highway to Buzău, from Buzău via the E85 highway to Râmnicu Sărat, from Râmnicu Sărat via the E85 highway to Focșani, from Focșani via the E85 highway to Adjud, from Adjud via the E85 highway to Bacău, from Bacău via the E85 highway to Roman, from Roman via the E85 highway to Fălticeni, from Fălticeni via the E85 highway to Suceava, from Suceava via the E85 highway to Siret and further to the Siret checkpoint.

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- [Rakovets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) – 20.5 km
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- [Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) – 162.8 km
- [Halmeu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135) – 227.7 km
- [Isaccea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_231) – 351.5 km

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[All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news)

### Emergency Contacts & Support

**Romania Emergency Services**

- [112 — universal emergency](tel:112)

**Ukraine Emergency Services**

- [112 — universal emergency](tel:112)
- [102 — police](tel:102)
- [103 — ambulance](tel:103)
- [101 — fire department](tel:101)

**Roadside Assistance**

- [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:)

**Roadside Assistance**

- [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508)

Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!

### Other border crossings

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## 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)
