--- title: "Queue at Korchova — Krakivets" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_93" lang: "en" ppid: "id_93" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krakivets-korchova) [🇺🇦→🇵🇱](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_112) # Queue at Korchova — Krakivets - **Vehicle type:** passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) - **Wait time:** ≈10 hr 15 min -0% - **Status:** Outdated Data Last seen: 8 hr ago - **Cars in queue:** 15 - **Weather:** 21°C - **User rating:** **3.5** · 2 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_92) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_91) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_90) [Ukraine](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_112) [All queues at Poland — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **5 cars TaxFREE (Red line)** Peak load: **72 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~47 h 55 min)** Shortest queue: **0 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~15 min)** Smart learning factor: 3.00x ### 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? 3.5 · 2 reviews ## Best time to cross Korchova today 05:00↓94%−94% 13:00↓96%−96% 14:00↓94%−94% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 18:56, at Korchova checkpoint there are 15 cars TaxFree waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Korchova? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 6 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Korchova? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 300 min (~5 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 5 days ago Does the EES system work at Korchova border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Korchova border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area. The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo). [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/poland/korchova-krakivets/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/korchova-krakivets/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/korchova-krakivets/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/korchova-krakivets/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/korchova-krakivets/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/korchova-krakivets/) ## Live Cameras The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war ## Free flow 10 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 10 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 3 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 3 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 3.3 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 3.3 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 4.5 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=49.955540&lng=23.111460&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Light traffic 10 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_13#traffic-status) ## Korchova: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Korchova** 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 TaxFREE (Red line) at Korchova 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. At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around **07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time**. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: **roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down. ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ##### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_93/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Korchova - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 16.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Korchova - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 16.07.2026 — 0 cars TaxFREE (Red line). The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 15 cars TaxFREE (Red line). **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 — 15 cars TaxFREE (Red line). The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 15 cars TaxFREE (Red line). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 03:00 16.07.2026 — 0 cars TaxFREE (Red line). The highest point was recorded at 03:00 16.07.2026 — 0 cars TaxFREE (Red line). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Korchova - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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 3:00 and 14:00 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 Korchova - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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 Korchova **Best days:** Sunday-Thursday (5 cars, ~3.3-4.3 hrs). **Avoid:** Friday (12 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 9 | 75% | ~6-7 hrs | | 🟠 Tue | 9 | 75% | ~6-7 hrs | | 🟡 Wed | 8 | 67% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs | | 🟡 Thu | 8 | 67% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 12 | 100% | ~8-9 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 11 | 92% | ~7.3-8.3 hrs | | 🟢 Sun | 5 | 42% | ~3.3-4.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Friday 21:00 - 23:00 and 12:00 - 14:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 80 up to 1600 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Korchova by car?** Sunday or Thursday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~3.3-4.3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Korchova?** Friday 21:00-23:00 and 12:00-14:00 — peak load (12 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 3-5 hrs (Sun), 5-7 hrs (Wed, Thu), 6-7 hrs (Mon, Tue), 7-9 hrs (Sat), 8-9 hrs (Fri). ### Supermarkets nearby - [S Supermarket 5.2 km 8 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.95554,23.11146/49.9698982,23.0424004) - [L Lewiatan Stubno 110 13.4 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.95554,23.11146/49.893916,22.951081) - [(image: Biedronka) Biedronka Biedronka (blisko) 20.1 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.95554,23.11146/49.9490032,22.8305846) - [(image: Aldi) Aldi Lwowska 36, Przemyśl 29 km 44 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.95554,23.11146/49.782822,22.807349) - [S Supermarket 29.7 km 45 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.95554,23.11146/50.0305732,22.7129788) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## Documents for crossing the border from the EU Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon. ### 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 Korchova 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: Poland: Data not found Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Korchova Weather now: **21°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews — 3.0/5 (1 reviews) The user review for the Korchova border checkpoint paints a picture of extreme frustration and significant delays. The sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, stemming from an incredibly slow border crossing experience. The reviewer explicitly states moving only '200 meters in 2.5 hours,' which highlights a severe lack of efficiency. Furthermore, the comment 'until morning for sure' strongly implies an overnight wait, indicating that travelers should be prepared for potentially multi-hour or even multi-day delays at this checkpoint. This review offers a stark warning rather than specific tips, suggesting that travelers should anticipate exceptionally long wait times and minimal progress when attempting to cross at Korchova. The primary theme is the severe inefficiency and the resulting poor user experience. While this is only one review, it strongly suggests that the checkpoint is prone to significant bottlenecks, leading to considerable inconvenience and extended periods of waiting. Future travelers should factor these potential delays into their travel plans and consider alternative routes if time is a critical factor. ⭐ 3.0/5 1 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Korchova, 3.5 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews All Positive Negative Вова ★★★★☆ Проходил много раз. Проблем таких небыло. Удобно автобан до самой границы с Украины. Ездил своим авто. Сергій ★★★☆☆ 2.5 години десь 200 метрів. До ранку точно 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 Korchova Address: 37-724 Mlyny, Poland Phone: +48 16 624 64 00 Email: [korczowa@strazgraniczna.pl](mailto:korczowa@strazgraniczna.pl) GPS Coordinates: 49.95554, 23.11146 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/pl-ua#id_93) ### How to get there By car: from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route 94 to Jarosław, from Jarosław take route 94 to Korczowa, from Korczowa take route 94 to the border checkpoint "Korczowa". ##### Nearest border checkpoints - [Budomezh](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_86) – 19.6 км - [Medyka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_94) – 20.9 км - [Malhowice](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_116) – 35.9 км - [Khrebenne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_83) – 49.2 км - [Krosstsenko](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_98) – 60.5 км ## 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 ### [Corpus Christi Queue Forecast — Ukraine to Poland 04.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-corpus-christi-ukraine-poland-2026-06-04) 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 ### [Pentecost Border Queue Forecast for Ukraine–Hungary and Ukraine–Poland (2026-05-24)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-23/queue-prognosis-pentecost-2026-05-24) 23.05.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Poland Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [997 — police](tel:997) - [999 — ambulance](tel:999) - [998 — fire department](tel:998) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [PZM Roadside: 19-637](tel:) - [24h Assistance: 800-111-222](tel:24) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Poland-Ukraine border → 35](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) ## 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)