--- title: "Queue at Cahul — Oancea (cargo transport)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_837" lang: "en" ppid: "id_837" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oancha-kahul) [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_838) # Queue at Cahul — Oancea (cargo transport) - **Vehicle type:** cargo transport - **Wait time:** ≈16 hr 15 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 12.09.2026 18:38 - **Cars in queue:** 8 - **Weather:** 27°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_328) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_837) [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: **3 trucks** Peak load: **3 trucks (~6 h 51 min)** Shortest queue: **0 trucks (~15 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 18:01, 12.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 18:00 08:00 09:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 21:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Cahul (trucks) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (18:00–21:00): ~5 h 30 min, busy (peaks at ~10 h around 18:00). • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~30 min, light traffic (peaks at ~135 min around 05:00). • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~3 h 30 min, moderate load. 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. Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Cahul - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday Data is still being collected. Please try again later. ## Data Comparison ### Data Comparison Our Data vs Official Source Our Data 16h 15min (8 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 18:38 Official Data 40h 15min (20 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 18:24 Difference: -24h ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Cahul How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Current Data **As of 18:38, at Cahul checkpoint there are 8 cargo vehicles waiting.** Does the EES system work at Cahul border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Cahul 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/kahul-oancha/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/kahul-oancha/) No cameras available at this checkpoint [Truck Drivers Portal](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers) Queues, parkings, showers, traffic bans [Truck parkings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) [Full ban calendar](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No data available for this period yet. ### Supermarkets nearby - [M My Auchan Strada General Eremia Grigorescu 7, Târgu Bujor 17.8 km 27 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.858643,27.915412) - [P Profi Strada Principală Nr 143, Frumușița 29 km 44 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.65954,28.068901) - [P Profi DC27, Costache Negri 39.6 km 59 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.703386,27.721155) - [P Profi Strada Vișinului 28, Vânători 43.6 km 65 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.5323,28.0148) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Eroilor 1, Vânători 44.1 km 66 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.916437,28.129957/45.52775,28.015484) [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 trucks (TIR) To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need: ### Driver's documents: - Passport - Driving license of the appropriate category - Registration in the "eCherha" system ### Cargo documents: - Bill of lading (CMR) - Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport ### Licensing: - License for international transport in paper form with a QR code ### 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: Romania Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 3.5 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://roviniete.ro/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Cahul 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 Cahul Weather now: **26°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Cahul, 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 Cahul Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Cahul GPS Coordinates: 45.916437, 28.129957 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/md-ro#id_837) ### How to get there Cahul border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Romania. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Etulia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_869) – 48.6 km - [Giurgiulesti](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_320) – 48.9 km - [Galati (Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_333) – 49.5 km - [TBD](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_850) – 63.5 km - [Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_284) – 97.7 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)