--- title: "Queue at Mamalyha — Kriva (cargo transport)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_360" lang: "en" ppid: "id_360" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mamalyha-kryva) [(image: Flag of Moldova)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_361) # Queue at Mamalyha — Kriva (cargo transport) - **Vehicle type:** cargo transport - **Wait time:** 56 min +99% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 09:16 - **Cars in queue:** 9 - **Weather:** 20°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_47) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_48) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_360) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_49) [All queues at Ukraine — Moldova border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **2 trucks** Peak load: **10 trucks (~1 h 0 min)** Shortest queue: **2 trucks (~24 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 Mamalyha (trucks) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~6 h 30 min, busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~12 h, very busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~12 h, very busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~12 h, very busy. 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 Mamalyha today 11:00 typical queue 17:00↓62%−62% 18:00↓62%−62% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 09:16, at Mamalyha checkpoint there are 9 cargo vehicles waiting.** 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/ukraine/mamalyha-kryva/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/mamalyha-kryva/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/mamalyha-kryva/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/mamalyha-kryva/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/mamalyha-kryva/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/mamalyha-kryva/) 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) ## Mamalyha: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Mamalyha** 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 Mamalyha 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 Moldova 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 [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_360/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Mamalyha - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mamalyha - 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 08:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.08.2026 — 2 trucks. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 30.08.2026 — 3 trucks. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 30.08.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 30.08.2026 — 2 trucks. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Mamalyha - 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 :00 and 1:00 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 Mamalyha - 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 16h 15min (8 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 08:39 Official Data 22h 15min (11 cars) Source: ДПСУ України Updated: 09:37 Difference: -6h ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Mamalyha **Best days:** Saturday-Sunday (4 trucks, ~0.3-1.3 hrs). **Avoid:** Wednesday (11 trucks). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟡 Mon | 8 | 73% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🟡 Tue | 8 | 73% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 11 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 10 | 91% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 6 | 55% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 4 | 36% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🟢 Sun | 5 | 45% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 19:00 - 21:00 and 20:00 - 22:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 14 up to 315 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Mamalyha by truck?** Saturday or Sunday — shortest queue (4 trucks, ~0.3-1.3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Mamalyha?** Wednesday — peak load (11 trucks). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Constantin Dobrogeanu Gherea 25, Dorohoi 38.3 km 57 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.264477,26.623233/47.954938,26.397829) - [P Profi DC79, Șendriceni 41.1 km 62 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.264477,26.623233/47.952167,26.326826) - [S Silpo Vulytsia Heroiv Maidanu 71, Zastavnivskyi raion 47.8 km 72 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.264477,26.623233/48.498221,26.080249) - [С Сільпо Vulytsia Holovna 265А, Chernivetska miska hromada 49.3 km 74 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.264477,26.623233/48.259105,25.95744) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ### Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old **IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60** Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border: **One of these documents is MANDATORY:** - Military ID (issued by military commissariat) - VLK Certificate (from military medical commission) - Booking Certificate (from TCC) - Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized) **If you don't have documents:** - Entry/Exit denied - Return to Ukraine - Possible deportation for repeated attempts Where to obtain: | Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) | | --- | --- | | VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) | | Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) | | Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) | Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document. ## 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: VUSO ARX UNIQA ## For trucks (TIR) To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need: ### Driver's documents: - Passport - Driving license of the appropriate category - Registration in the "eCherha" system ### Cargo documents: - Bill of lading (CMR) - Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport ### Licensing: - License for international transport in paper form with a QR code ### 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: Moldova Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4 EUR / 7 days [Buy online](https://evinieta.gov.md/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Mamalyha 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: Ukraine: Information not available Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Mamalyha Weather now: **23°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Mamalyha, 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 Mamalyha Address: Ukraine, Border Crossing Mamalyha (Україна, Прикордонний перехід Мамалига) GPS Coordinates: 48.264477, 26.623233 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-md#id_360) ### How to get there Mamalyha border crossing is located on the border between Ukraine and Moldova. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Kelmentsi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_50) – 23.3 km - [Rososhany](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_53) – 33.7 km - [Sokyriany](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_56) – 64.9 km - [Mohyliv-Podilskyi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_855) – 88.1 km - [Mohyliv-Podilskyi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_165) – 88.6 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [National Language Day Queues Ukraine–Moldova 31.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-24/queue-prognosis-national-language-day-ukraine-moldova-2026-08-31) 24.08.2026 ### [Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova Queue Forecast — Ukraine to Moldova Border 27.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-20/queue-prognosis-independence-day-of-the-republic-of-moldova-ukraine-moldova-2026-08-27) 20.08.2026 ### [Independence Day Ukraine border queue forecast 24.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-20/queue-prognosis-independence-day-2026-08-24) 20.08.2026 ### [Constitution Day Border Queue Forecast — 28.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-22/queue-prognosis-constitution-day-2026-06-28) 22.06.2026 ### [Children's Day Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine–Moldova & Romania 01.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-children-s-day-2026-06-01) 31.05.2026 ### [Pentecost Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine’s Western Corridors 31.05.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-30/queue-prognosis-pentecost-2026-05-31) 30.05.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Moldova Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [902 — police](tel:902) - [903 — ambulance](tel:903) - [901 — fire department](tel:901) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACM Auto Club: +373-22-222-333](tel:) **Ukrainian Embassy in Moldova** - [Embassy (Chisinau): +373-22-582-151](tel:) - [MFA Hotline: +38-044-238-16-57](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! 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