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title: "Queues at the Slovakia → Ukraine border today"
canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/3/1"
lang: "en"
type: "stat"
source: "nakordoni.eu — border queue statistics and history"
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# Queues at the Slovakia → Ukraine border today

Quick answer

On the Slovakia — Ukraine border we monitor 3 crossings; as of 21:47 the fastest is [Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — Mali Selmentsi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_124) (15 min).

Updated 15.10.2026 21:47

| Crossing | In queue | Estimated wait | Next 6 hours | Updated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — Mali Selmentsi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_124) | 0 | 15 min | — | 17:00 |
| [Ubla — Malyi Bereznii](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_120) | 5 | 25 min | — | 17:32 |
| [Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_122) | 25 | 65 min | ↗ Now · 65 min | 21:02 |

[Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) [Live border queues across Europe](https://nakordoni.eu/en)

All vehicle types[Passenger car](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/3/1/4) [Bus](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/3/1/6) [Pedestrian](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/3/1/7) [Cargo transport](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/3/1/8) [Ukraine → Slovakia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/3) [I’m in the queue now — report it](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_124)

**Border crossings:** Ubla — Malyi Bereznii, Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — Mali Selmentsi, Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod

## Border queues today: 15.10.2026

As of 21:47 the shortest queue is at **Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — Mali Selmentsi** (15 min). The longest queue is at **Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod** (65 min).

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**Nakordoni.eu** is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Slovakia to Ukraine? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: **Ubla — Malyi Bereznii, Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — Mali Selmentsi, Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod**.

### Ubla — Malyi Bereznii

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bereznyi-malyi-ublya) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_120#statistics) [7°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_120#weather-section)

Car

- **Queue:** 5
Updated: 15.10.2026 16:32
Source: Slovak Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_120)

Pedestrian

- **Queue:** ≈ 0
Updated: 15.10.2026 16:32
Source: Slovak Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_121)

### Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — Mali Selmentsi

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/velosypedysty-ta-selmentsi-mali-velosypedysty-ta-slementse-velke) [10°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_124#weather-section)

Pedestrian

- **Queue:** ≈ 0
Updated: 15.10.2026 16:00
Source: Slovak Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_124)

### Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/uzhhorod-niemetske-vyshnie) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_122#statistics) [9°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_122#weather-section)

Car

- **Queue:** 25
Updated: 15.10.2026 20:02
Source: Slovak Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_122)

Bus

- **Queue:** 1
Updated: 12.10.2026 15:04
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_123)

Freight Transport

- **Queue:** 1
Updated: 15.10.2026 16:05
Source: Slovak Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_158)

Pedestrian

- **Queue:** ≈ 0
Updated: 15.10.2026 16:50
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_623)

Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Slovakia and Ukraine in real-time. Our border queue monitoring service helps thousands of travelers daily plan their border crossing and save time. We track data from 3 key border checkpoints: Ubla — Malyi Bereznii, Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — Mali Selmentsi, Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod. Figures combine official border-service data where it is published, cameras and driver reports, and refresh as soon as new data arrives. Use our online service to choose the optimal border checkpoint and crossing time.

From [Slovakia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/country/slovakia) into [Ukraine](https://nakordoni.eu/en/country/ukraine), most traffic uses Vyšné Nemecké–Uzhhorod — popular with travellers returning from Croatia, Austria and Czechia. Slovak control is handled by Úrad hraničnej a cudzineckej polície and queue data comes from Slovak statistics. Volumes are far lower than at the Polish border, but Uzhhorod can still build 2–5 hour queues on summer-holiday weekends and right after Christmas. Besides Uzhhorod, travellers can also return via Maly Berezny (Ubľa) by car, or Maly Slemence (Veľké Slemence) on foot or by bicycle.

## When is the best time to cross the Slovakia — Ukraine border?

This pattern is built from 2 border crossings on this route, using 448 queue measurements collected over the last 60 days.

The lightest day of the week is Wednesday, when the queue averages 4.5 cars. The heaviest day is Thursday, at about 15 cars — roughly 3.4 times the quiet-day level.

- Quietest windows: Monday 10:00–12:00, Wednesday 22:00–24:00, Saturday 04:00–06:00.
- Busiest windows: Thursday 18:00–22:00, Saturday 22:00–24:00.
- Average across the whole week: 9.6 cars waiting at any given hour.

If the schedule allows any flexibility, the cheapest day to arrive is Wednesday, and the day to plan around is Thursday. Overnight hours (00:00–06:00) run about 44% lighter than the afternoon stretch (12:00–18:00), so timing the arrival before dawn is usually the single largest saving available on this route. Weekends carry roughly 31% more traffic than working days, which is worth weighing against the convenience of travelling on a day off.

Figures are rolling averages from our own queue measurements. They describe a typical week and will shift around public holidays, weather events and temporary border restrictions.

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## Recommendations for crossing the border Slovakia — Ukraine

- Check queues online 1-2 hours before departure — the situation can change
- The shortest queues are usually observed on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00
- Avoid Friday and Sunday evenings — this is the busiest time at the border
- Prepare all documents in advance: passport, Green Card, vehicle registration
- Pay attention to border points with less traffic — you can often save 2-3 hours
- Follow updates on our website — we are the first to inform about changes in checkpoint operations

## Frequently asked questions about crossing the border Slovakia — Ukraine

- **How long to wait at the border Slovakia — Ukraine?** Waiting time depends on the load of a specific border checkpoint. On average for passenger cars it is 1-4 hours. Use our service to choose the checkpoint with the shortest queue.
- **At what time is it best to cross the border Slovakia — Ukraine?** Statistical data shows that the least queues are on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00. The most congested time is Friday evening and Sunday evening when many people return from trips.
- **What documents are needed to cross the border Slovakia — Ukraine?** For crossing by car you need: a valid passport, [Green Card](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) insurance, vehicle registration certificate. For entry to the EU you may also need proof of sufficient funds and return tickets.
- **How reliable is the data on Nakordoni.eu?** Our figures combine official border-service data where a service publishes it, cameras at and near the crossings, and driver reports. We turn them into a wait time using each crossing’s own history and refresh them as soon as new data arrives. Each figure is an estimate, so the page always shows when it was last updated.
- **Which border crossing to choose to avoid queues?** There is no universal answer — the situation changes daily. Use our real-time monitoring service to see the current state at all checkpoints and choose the least congested one. We also provide queue forecasts for the next 4 hours.
- **What is Nakordoni monitoring?** Nakordoni monitoring is an online service at Nakordoni.eu that shows border crossing queues in real time. Data is updated every 1–10 minutes. Official website — nakordoni.eu
- **How long is the wait to enter Ukraine from Slovakia?** Normally 30 minutes to 2 hours. Peak waits of up to 5 hours occur after Christmas and in mid-August during the holiday return wave.
- **Is there an alternative to Uzhhorod?** Yes — Ubľa–Maly Berezny accepts passenger cars, though road connections are poorer on the Ukrainian side. Veľké Slemence–Maly Slemence is pedestrian and cyclist only, no cars.
- **What documents are required?** A valid international passport or ID-card, vehicle registration, driving licence and insurance ([Green Card](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) from Slovak side is not required since both EU drivers are covered).
- **When is the border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Slovak border?** The Ukrainian-side shift change happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. Processing slows by 20–60 minutes during the change, so plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after these times.

Useful Information

- [View on interactive map →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/sk-ua)
- [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)
- [All Ukraine border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/)
- [Latest border news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/)
- See also:
- [Queues for cars Slovakia → Ukraine →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/3/1/4)
- [Queues for buses Slovakia → Ukraine →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/3/1/6)

Remember that the situation on the Slovakia — Ukraine border can change quickly. Use our queue-monitoring service **“Nakordoni”** for real-time updates and check the data right before you depart. Plan your trip with us!

#### Alternative routes

[Slovakia → Hungary 1](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/3/4)

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[All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news)

## Official sources

- [MoI/Police — border](https://www.minv.sk/?ministry-of-interior)
- [Financial Administration (Customs)](https://www.financnasprava.sk)
- [eQueue (eCherha)](https://echerha.gov.ua)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated 15.10.2026 21:47

## At a glance

- On the Slovakia — Ukraine border we monitor 3 crossings; as of 21:47 the fastest is Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — Mali Selmentsi (15 min).
- Longest wait right now: [Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_122) — 65 min.