--- title: "Queue at Porubne — Siret" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_40" lang: "en" ppid: "id_40" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138) # Queue at Porubne — Siret - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 75 min -60% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 09:00 - **Cars in queue:** 10 - **Weather:** 20°C - **User rating:** **3.3** · 30 Database working Moving slowly [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_40) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_351) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_42) [All queues at Ukraine — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE As usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **24 cars** Peak load: **35 cars (~3 h 1 min)** Shortest queue: **24 cars (~2 h 56 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 08:00 09:00 18:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 20:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Porubne (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~165 min, very busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~155 min, very busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~145 min, very busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~110 min, busy. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). 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? 3.3 · 30 review ## Best time to cross Porubne today 10:00↓87%−87% 17:00↓87%−87% 22:00↓68%−68% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 09:00, at Porubne checkpoint there are 10 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Porubne? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 22 hours 55 minutes ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Porubne? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 2 hours 28 minutes ago Does the EES system work at Porubne border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Porubne 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/ukraine/porubne-siret/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Light traffic 10 km/h 21 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 10 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Closure (image: Flag of Romania) 19.4 km Road works (image: Flag of Romania) 27.5 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 34.2 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 34.5 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 34.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=47.988980&lng=26.060076&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Heavy traffic 10 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138#traffic-status) ## Porubne: 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 **Porubne** 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 cars at Porubne 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 [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_40/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Porubne - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Porubne - passenger car 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 10:00 30.08.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 30.08.2026 — 10 cars. **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 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 21:00 30.08.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 30.08.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 30.08.2026 — 0 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Porubne - 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 5:00 and 10:00 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 Porubne - 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 2h 45min (25 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 07:36 Official Data 1h 15min (10 cars) Source: ДПСУ України Updated: 09:00 Difference: +1h 30min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Porubne **Best days:** Monday-Friday (20 cars, ~2-3 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (28 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟡 Mon | 20 | 71% | ~2-3 hrs | | 🔴 Tue | 26 | 93% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 26 | 93% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 26 | 93% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs | | 🟠 Fri | 21 | 75% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 27 | 96% | ~2.7-3.7 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 28 | 100% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 02:00 - 04:00 and 17:00 - 19:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 180 up to 180 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Friday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Porubne by car?** Monday or Friday — shortest queue (20 cars, ~2-3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Porubne?** Sunday — peak load (28 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 2-3 hrs (Mon), 2-4 hrs (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Simion Florea Marian 2, Siret 4.3 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.9505,26.0682) - [(image: Penny) Penny Calea Bucovinei 37, Rădăuți 19.5 km 29 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.8367,25.9293) - [M My Auchan Calea Bucovinei 49, Rădăuți 19.7 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.83369,25.93204) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare 77, Rădăuți 20.1 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.84016,25.90671) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Ștefan Cel Mare 77, Rădăuți 20.1 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.84065,25.90677) [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 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 Porubne 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: 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: Available Veterinary: Not Available Ecological: Available Sanitary: Available Cultural Heritage Control: Available International Road Transport Control: Available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Total number of lanes: Romania: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Porubne Weather now: **20°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices 📅 28.08.2026 📍 Chernivtsi Oblast UAH/liter | Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AMIC | 81.95 | 78.96 | - | 89.95 | 42.65 | | Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 | | WOG | 85.90 | 82.90 | - | 93.90 | 44.50 | | Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - | | OKKO | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 | | Ukr-Petrol | - | 56.74 | - | 56.52 | - | | Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 | The prices are approximate. [Fuel Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel#petrol-calculator) [Fuel prices near the border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## User Reviews — 3.2/5 (23 reviews) Sentiment toward Porubne is mixed and leans neutral-to-mildly-negative, with an average rating of about 3.2/5. Travellers rarely complain about the staff's manners; the recurring frustration is throughput. One reviewer reported a single border guard working the whole terminal while colleagues walked around, and another described the barrier staying shut for 2.5 hours with no explanation before cars were released in batches of six — although once past the barrier both borders took only 25-30 minutes. Reported waits vary enormously: 15-45 minutes on a good day (Ukraine side 15 min, both sides ~40 min at 6 a.m.), but two hours standing in the heat with children, and three hours or more at peak. Several reviewers advise budgeting a minimum of 3-4 hours when heading into Romania, and warn that a Romanian shift change can add hours. Clear patterns emerge. Early arrival helps: those reaching the crossing around 5-6 a.m. queued behind roughly seven vehicles and moved quickly. Porubne carries heavier traffic than nearby Diakivtsi and Krasnoilsk, yet its queue often moves faster — Krasnoilsk has fewer cars but far slower baggage checks (1-1.5 h versus 3 h at Porubne). Practical tips from users: Romanian officers check documents item by item; pet owners need current rabies titre paperwork, and the veterinary control on the Ukrainian side has no Romanian counterpart; buy vignettes for Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria; and expect delays at the Ruse bridge, which has been under repair with reversible single-lane traffic in 30-minute cycles. ⭐ 3.2/5 23 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Porubne, 3.3 ★★★☆☆ 30 reviews All Positive Negative Євген ★☆☆☆☆ На всю таможню працює один прикордонник, другі ходять друг за другом. Олена ★★★★☆ 14 июня, воскресенье, проехали быстро, немного запутались с таможенным контролем, но все заняло меньше часа. Сергпй ★★★★☆ У них забастовка с 17 июня работают 1 окно на въезд и 1. Окно на выезд Олександр ★★★★★ Пів години тому проїхав через міст на Руссе, стояли в заторі приблизно 30-40 хв Петро ★★★★★ Міст Русе:. Заїхали о 12:50, виїхали о 13:55 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 Porubne Address: Chernivtsi Oblast, Hlybotskyi district, village of Terebleche (М19). (Чернівецька область, Глибоцький район, село Тереблече (М19).) Phone: +38 044 527-63-63, +38 (03734) 2-42-42 GPS Coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-ro#id_40) ### How to get there by car: from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Starokostiantyniv, from Starokostiantyniv via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Kamianets-Podilskyi, from Kamianets-Podilskyi via the N03 highway to Mohyliv, from Mohyliv via the R19 highway to Terebleche and further to the Porubne border crossing point. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Diakivtsi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_45) – 20.5 km - [Krasnoilsk](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_43) – 33 km - [Solotvyno](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_38) – 162.8 km - [Diakove](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_37) – 227.5 km - [Orlivka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_230) – 351.2 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [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 ### [Romania Truck Ban for St Mary's Day, 15 August 2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/romania-truck-ban-st-marys-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [Assumption Day 15.08.2026: Ukraine–Poland, Romania queue forecast](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-assumption-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [Airports near Ukraine's border: where to fly from](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-24/aeroporty-bilia-kordonu-ukrainy-zvidky-letity-pid-chas-viiny) 24.07.2026 ### [eCherha Truck Priority Test Starts July 17 at 09:00](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-16/echerha-truck-priority-test-starts-july-17) 16.07.2026 ### [Domestic vs International Haulage: What Changes at Border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-15/vnutrishni-vs-mizhnarodni-perevezennya-shcho-zminyuie-kordon) 15.07.2026 [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) **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) **Ukrainian Embassy in Romania** - [Embassy (Bucharest): +40-21-230-3660](tel:) - [Consulate (Suceava): +40-230-521-712](tel:) - [MFA Hotline: +38-044-238-16-57](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Ukraine-Romania border → 19](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) ## 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)