--- title: "Queue at Galati (Moldova) (bus)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_775" lang: "en" ppid: "id_775" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/prut-radovtsi-moldova-halats) [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_776) # Queue at Galati (Moldova) (bus) - **Vehicle type:** bus - **Wait time:** 45 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 31.07.2026 04:14 - **Cars in queue:** 3 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_333) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_775) [All queues at Moldova — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/5) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **0 buses** Peak load: **0 buses (~15 min)** Shortest queue: **0 buses (~15 min)** ## How long did the bus wait at the border? Pick a carrier, then choose a specific bus plate to see where and how long it recently spent crossing the border. Carrier Bus plate Choose a carrier and a plate above to load its border history. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Galati (Moldova) tomorrow 07:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 04:14, at Galati (Moldova) checkpoint there are 3 buses waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Galati (Moldova)? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 28 days ago Does the EES system work at Galati (Moldova) border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Galati (Moldova) 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/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/halats-moldova-radovtsi-prut/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## 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 Galati (Moldova) - bus checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Galati (Moldova) - bus 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 Galati (Moldova) - bus 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 Galati (Moldova) **Best days:** Monday (6 buses, ~1-2 hrs). **Avoid:** Monday (6 buses). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Buses | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 6 | 100% | ~1-2 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Galati (Moldova) by bus?** Monday — shortest queue (6 buses, ~1-2 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Galati (Moldova)?** Monday — peak load (6 buses). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-2 hrs (Mon). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Carrefour) Carrefour Strada Domnească 24, Galați 11.8 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.47144,28.198808/45.436063,28.05601) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Elena Doamna, Galați 11.8 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.47144,28.198808/45.453087,28.0504) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Navelor 7, Galați 11.8 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.47144,28.198808/45.430929,28.058425) - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Domnească 191, Galați 11.9 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.47144,28.198808/45.458396,28.046785) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Brăilei 17, Galați 12.3 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.47144,28.198808/45.4328,28.0512) [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: [MOLDASIG](https://www.moldasig.md/ro/produse/asigurare-auto/carte-verde/) [DONARIS](https://www.donaris.md/asigurare-carte-verde/) [GRAWE](https://www.grawe.md/ru/insurance/motor/green-card/) ## For bus passengers To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents: ### Personal documents: - Valid biometric passport ### Proof of travel: - Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation) ### Mandatory: - Medical insurance policy valid in the EU ### 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 Galati (Moldova) 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: Moldova: Information not available Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Galati (Moldova) [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Galati (Moldova), 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 Galati (Moldova) Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Galati (Moldova) GPS Coordinates: 45.47144, 28.198808 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/md-ro#id_775) ### How to get there Galati (Moldova) border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Romania. ##### Nearest checkpoints - [Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_284) – 1.2 km - [Giurgiulesti](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_320) – 2.5 km - [Etulia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_869) – 18.4 km - [Cahul](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_328) – 49.8 km - [TBD](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_850) – 112.6 km ## News ## Filtered News 26 Nov EES system started operation at Giurgiulești–[Galați](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_291) and Cahul–Oancea border crossings (Service Nakordoni.eu) 16 Jan 2025 Entry rules to Moldova updated: drivers must have a valid technical inspection certificate, otherwise entry may be denied. (DPSU) 09 Dec 2024 Border crossing operations with Moldova have been temporarily suspended due to technical issues with Moldova's customs database. (DPSU) [View these news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Moldova Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [902 — police](tel:902) - [903 — ambulance](tel:903) - [901 — fire department](tel:901) **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACM Auto Club: +373-22-222-333](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Moldova-Romania border → 15](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/5) ## 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)