--- title: "Queue at Šamac — Slavonski Šamac" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_606" lang: "en" ppid: "id_606" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Croatia)(image: Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_607) # Queue at Šamac — Slavonski Šamac - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 83 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 08:40 - **Cars in queue:** 3 - **Weather:** 25°C Database working Moving [All queues at Bosnia and Herzegovina — Croatia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/17/16) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **5 cars** Peak load: **5 cars (~1 h 36 min)** Shortest queue: **4 cars (~1 h 29 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.59x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 09:01, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 12:00 13:00 14:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 21:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Šamac (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today. • This morning (10:00–12:00): ~100 min, busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~95 min, busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~95 min, busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~90 min, busy. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). Next update: today at 12:00. 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. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Šamac today 20:00↓46%−46% 21:00↓46%−46% 22:00↓46%−46% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 08:40, at Šamac checkpoint there are 3 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Šamac border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Šamac 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/bosnia/shamats-slavonskyi-shamats/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bosnia/shamats-slavonskyi-shamats/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bosnia/shamats-slavonskyi-shamats/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bosnia/shamats-slavonskyi-shamats/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bosnia/shamats-slavonskyi-shamats/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bosnia/shamats-slavonskyi-shamats/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Šamac in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Šamac. 2026-08-31 08:05:07 CEST Šamac Exit (Bosnia → Croatia) ## 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 ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No queue detected — crossing without delays [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_606/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Šamac - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Šamac - 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):** No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). #### 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 Šamac - 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 Šamac **Best days:** Thursday-Wednesday (2 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs). **Avoid:** Friday (2 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 2 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs | | 🔴 Tue | 2 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 2 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 2 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 2 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 2 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 2 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 12:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 18:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 6 up to 42 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Šamac by car?** Thursday or Wednesday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Šamac?** Friday — peak load (2 cars). **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 Lidl, Zagrebačka, HR-32270 Županja, Hrvatska 18 km 27 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.060689,18.469347/45.0791,18.69722) - [(image: Billa) Billa Bana Jelačića, Đakovo 28.2 km 42 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.060689,18.469347/45.31072,18.41069) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Kaufland, Ulica Franje Račkog 95, HR-31400 Đakovo, Hrvatska 28.3 km 42 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.060689,18.469347/45.31047,18.39798) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Bana Josipa Jelačića 41, HR-31400 Đakovo, Hrvatska 28.4 km 43 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.060689,18.469347/45.31295,18.41227) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Osječka ulica 280C, HR-35000 Slavonski Brod, Hrvatska 35.2 km 53 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.060689,18.469347/45.17381,18.04998) [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 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. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Šamac 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: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Information not available Total number of lanes: Croatia: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Šamac Weather now: **23°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Nearest airports If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board. - [Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport 78 km SKG](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/thessaloniki) - [Kozani State Airport Filippos 109 km KZI](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/kozani) - [Nea Anchialos National Airport 213 km VOL](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/nea-anchialos) [All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Šamac, 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 Šamac Address: Šamac GPS Coordinates: 45.060689, 18.469347 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ba-hr#id_606) ### Nearest checkpoints - [Svilaj (BH)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_524) – 15.4 km - [Županja](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_470) – 17.9 km - [Gunja](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_472) – 33.3 km - [Slavonski Brod](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_466) – 38.6 km - [Brod](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_598) – 39 km ## 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 [Compare queues at all crossings → 34](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/17/16) ## 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)