--- title: "Queue at Merdarë — Merdare" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_595" lang: "en" ppid: "id_595" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [🇷🇸→🇽🇰](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_594) # Queue at Merdarë — Merdare - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 20 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 17.07.2026 00:35 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 19°C Database working Moving [All queues at Kosovo — Serbia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/23/13) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **0 cars** Peak load: **0 cars (~15 min)** Shortest queue: **0 cars (~15 min)** How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Merdarë tomorrow 05:00 typical queue 06:00 typical queue 10:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 00:35, at Merdarë checkpoint there are 1 car 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/kosovo/merdare-merdare-595/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/kosovo/merdare-merdare-595/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/kosovo/merdare-merdare-595/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/kosovo/merdare-merdare-595/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/kosovo/merdare-merdare-595/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/kosovo/merdare-merdare-595/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 40 km/h 1 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 40 km/h On the other side of the border Free flow 40 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_594#traffic-status) ## 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 Merdarë - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 16.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Merdarë - 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 06:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. **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 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Merdarë - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Merdarë - 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 Merdarë ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, 18400 Прокупље, Србија 44.8 km 67 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.9367,21.2433/43.24095,21.60556) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## 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](https://vuso.ua/ua/green-card/) [ARX](https://arx.com.ua/produkty/zelena-karta/) [UNIQA](https://uniqa.ua/private/auto/green-card/) ## 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. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Merdarë Transport Type: automobile 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: Room for Mother and Child: Data not found; Toilets: Data not found; Food Facilities: Data not found; Duty-Free Shops: Data not found; Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators); Wi-Fi Access: Data not found; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found; Crossing with Pets: Data not found; ### Checkpoint Controls: Phytosanitary: Data not found Veterinary: Data not found Ecological: Data not found Sanitary: Data not found Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found International Road_transport Control: Data not found Total number of lanes: Kosovo: Data not found Total number of lanes: Serbia: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Merdarë Weather now: **19°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Merdarë, 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 Merdarë Address: Kosovo, Border Crossing Merdarë GPS Coordinates: 42.9367, 21.2433 Show on map ### How to get there Merdarë border crossing is located on the border between Kosovo and Serbia. ##### Nearest border checkpoints - [Mutivodë](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_568) – 26.1 км - [Jarinja](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_567) – 61.2 км - [Dheu i Bardhë](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_564) – 86.5 км ## News ## Filtered News Important news is absent [View all news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [View all 4 checkpoints → 4](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/23/13) ## 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)