--- title: "Queue at Mamalyha — Kriva" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_47" lang: "en" ppid: "id_47" 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_145) # Queue at Mamalyha — Kriva - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 0 min -0% - **Status:** Outdated Data Last seen: 14 hr ago - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 12°C - **User rating:** **1.0** · 1 Database working Moving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) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **1 car** Peak load: **1 car (~18 min)** Shortest queue: **0 cars (~14 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 18:12, 27.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 19:00 20:00 21:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 23:00 00:00 01:00 Forecast for Mamalyha (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (19:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00). Next update: today at 20:00. 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. ## When is the best time to cross at Mamalyha — Cars, UA → MD Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Quietest day Tuesday on average 0 cars Busiest day Saturday on average 5 cars Typical load by hour Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 quiet busy Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 0 cars · weekend: 0 cars Weekly picture: days × hours | on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Monday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | — | | Tuesday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | | Wednesday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | | Thursday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | | Friday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | | Saturday | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 15 | — | — | | Sunday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 5 | — | — | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Tuesday**: on average 0 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Saturday**: on average 5 cars in the queue. Calculated from 364 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Mamalyha (Cars, UA → MD) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (0 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Mamalyha (Cars, UA → MD)? Statistics are calculated from real observations: traveler reports, official sources and automatic measurements. Data is updated daily. Data updated: 27.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Mamalyha - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 26.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mamalyha - 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):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 26.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 26.10.2026 — 0 cars. #### 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 Mamalyha - 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 Mamalyha **Best days:** Monday, Wednesday (11 cars, ~1.2-2.2 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (23 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 11 | 48% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs | | 🔴 Tue | 21 | 91% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs | | 🟠 Wed | 18 | 78% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs | | 🟠 Thu | 19 | 83% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs | | 🟠 Fri | 20 | 87% | ~2-3 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 22 | 96% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 23 | 100% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Tuesday 15:00 - 17:00 and 20:00 - 22:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 230 up to 230 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Mamalyha by car?** Monday or Wednesday — shortest queue (11 cars, ~1.2-2.2 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Mamalyha?** Sunday — peak load (23 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Wed–Thu), 2-4 hrs (Tue, Sat–Sun), 2-3 hrs (Fri). How did you like this checkpoint? 1.0 · 1 review ## Best time to cross Mamalyha tomorrow 05:00↓42%−42% 06:00↓63%−63% 10:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 05:30, there is no queue at Mamalyha checkpoint.** How long does it take to cross the border at Mamalyha? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 180 min (~3 hours) based on user experience Updated 20 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Mamalyha? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 13 min (~13 minutes) based on user experience Updated 5 hours 8 minutes ago 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 ## Moderate traffic 903 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Moderate traffic On the other side of the border Free flow [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_145#traffic-status) ## 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 cars 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 No queue detected — crossing without delays ### Supermarkets nearby - [M My Auchan Strada 1 Decembrie, Darabani 9.2 km 14 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.264477,26.623233/48.1831,26.60332) - [(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) - [(image: Penny) Penny Bulevardul Victoriei 120, Dorohoi 39.3 km 59 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.264477,26.623233/47.94211,26.40545) - [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) [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: 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: Available Veterinary: Available Ecological: Available Sanitary: Available Cultural Heritage Control: Not Available International Road Transport Control: Available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Mamalyha Weather now: **12°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices 📅 26.10.2026 📍 Chernivtsi Oblast UAH/liter | Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AMIC | 92.03 | 88.98 | - | 103.98 | 55.82 | | Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 | | WOG | 95.90 | 92.90 | - | 106.90 | 56.90 | | 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 — 1.0/5 (1 reviews) The review for Mamalyha checkpoint reflects a severely negative experience with an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The traveler spent approximately three hours waiting in their vehicle at the checkpoint, enduring direct sun exposure without adequate shelter. A critical complaint involves the complete lack of basic facilities, particularly toilets, forcing visitors to pay 10 UAH to use facilities at a nearby café - a situation the reviewer perceives as exploitative and potentially symbiotic between checkpoint operations and the adjacent business. The review suggests systemic issues with checkpoint organization and management, highlighting the absence of accountability for these poor conditions. The reviewer's frustration is compounded by the perception that all involved parties benefit from this arrangement while travelers suffer the consequences. The complaint pattern indicates infrastructure deficiencies and inadequate oversight rather than temporary capacity issues. For travelers considering Mamalyha, this review emphasizes the importance of preparation: bring water, sun protection, and plan for extended wait times. The lack of on-site facilities suggests bringing necessary supplies is essential. However, this single review should be weighed against other visitor experiences to establish whether these conditions are consistent or exceptional. ⭐ 1.0/5 1 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Mamalyha, 1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 1 review All Positive Negative Лео ★☆☆☆☆ Організація роботи жахлива.Стоїмо машиною майже три години,на самому сонці, туалету немає, пропонують ходити за 10 грн у кафе при дорозі поруч, класний бізнес влаштували, всі задоволені і запитати немає з кого, а в кінці зміни ще і поляну мабуть накриють, нормальний симбіоз вийшов. 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: Chernivtsi region, Novoselitsky district, Mamalyga. (Чернівецька область, Новоселицький район, Мамалига.) Phone: +38 044 527-63-63 GPS Coordinates: 48.264477, 26.623233 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-md#id_47) ### How to get there by car: from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Dunayivtsi, from Dunayivtsi via the N03 highway to Kamianets-Podilskyi, from Kamianets-Podilskyi via the N03 highway to Khotyn, from Khotyn via the T-26-10 highway to Mamalyha, from Mamalyha via the N10 highway to the Mamalyha checkpoint. ### 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! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [View all 39 checkpoints → 39](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6) ## 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)