--- title: "Queue at Sokyriany — Oknitsa" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_56" lang: "en" ppid: "id_56" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sokyryany-oknytsya) [(image: Flag of Moldova)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_154) # Queue at Sokyriany — Oknitsa - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 14 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 31.07.2026 11:26 - **Cars in queue:** 4 - **Weather:** 26°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_56) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_57) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_58) [All queues at Ukraine — Moldova border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Quieter than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **6 cars** Peak load: **8 cars (~27 min)** Shortest queue: **3 cars (~12 min)** ### 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 Sokyriany tomorrow 05:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 11:26, at Sokyriany checkpoint there are 4 cars 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/sokyryany-oknytsya/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/sokyryany-oknytsya/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/sokyryany-oknytsya/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/sokyryany-oknytsya/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/sokyryany-oknytsya/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/sokyryany-oknytsya/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 60 km/h 25 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 60 km/h ## Sokyriany: 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 **Sokyriany** 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 Sokyriany 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 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Sokyriany - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday Data is still being collected. Please try again later. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Sokyriany **Best days:** Wednesday-Saturday (7 cars, ~0.4-1.4 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (20 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Wed | 7 | 35% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 11 | 55% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 20 | 100% | ~1-2 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Sokyriany by car?** Wednesday or Saturday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Sokyriany?** Sunday — peak load (20 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Wed, Sat), 1-2 hrs (Sun). 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 Sokyriany 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: Not 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 Sokyriany Weather now: **23°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices 📅 30.07.2026 📍 Chernivtsi Oblast UAH/liter | Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AMIC | 82.99 | 79.99 | - | 90.44 | 42.12 | | Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 | | WOG | 85.90 | 83.50 | - | 91.80 | 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 ### Reviews about the checkpoint Sokyriany, 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 Sokyriany Address: 60200, Ukraine, Chernivtsi Oblast, Sokyriany, О26150 (60200, Україна, Чернівецька область, Сокиряни, О26150) GPS Coordinates: 48.433654, 27.377384 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-md#id_56) ##### Nearest checkpoints - [Kelmentsi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_859) – 23 km - [Rososhany](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_53) – 25.2 km - [Mohyliv-Podilskyi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_855) – 30 km - [Mohyliv-Podilskyi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_165) – 30.6 km - [Bronnitsa](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_232) – 37.4 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [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 [All queues at Ukraine-Moldova border → 36](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)