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Easter 2024
02.05 — 12.05.2024 • Updates every 7 min — 16 border checkpoints live
When to cross the border for leaving Ukraine?
During the holiday period 02.05–12.05.2024, expect increased traffic at the border. We track queues at 16 checkpoints in real-time.
Data based on historical queue analysis and current period forecasts. Check "Live Queue" section below for real-time updates.
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Dobré
(03.05, 05.05, 08.05, 10.05, 12.05)
Najlepšie
(02.05, 04.05, 06.05–07.05, 09.05, 11.05)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most popular questions about crossing the border during holidays
Easter Queue Timing
Shortest queues are nights from 23:00 to 06:00 and early morning (06:00–09:00). On Easter Eve (Saturday), expect maximum queues from 10:00 to 18:00. Travel at night — wait time drops from 2-3 hours to 15-30 minutes.
Friday before Easter: Queues 60-120 minutes, many traveling to family.
Holy Saturday: Longest queues — up to 180+ minutes.
Easter Monday: Mass return — queues 90-150 minutes.
Holy Saturday: Longest queues — up to 180+ minutes.
Easter Monday: Mass return — queues 90-150 minutes.
Best time is Wednesday or Thursday before Easter, or Tuesday-Wednesday after the holiday. Queues are only 15-40 minutes on these days. Avoid Friday and Saturday — peak days.
Documents & Requirements
• Passport: Biometric, valid for at least 6 months
• Vehicle registration: Original
• Green Card: Mandatory car insurance
• For men: Military ID or TCC permit
• For children: Parental consent for travel
• Vehicle registration: Original
• Green Card: Mandatory car insurance
• For men: Military ID or TCC permit
• For children: Parental consent for travel
Ukrainians: Visa-free entry for 90 days within 180 days. No visa needed.
EES (from 2025): Automatic biometric registration on first EU entry.
EES (from 2025): Automatic biometric registration on first EU entry.
Practical Tips
1. Travel at night: 23:00–06:00 — 15–30 min wait
2. Choose another crossing: If main one is overloaded
3. Check nakordoni.eu: Live queue data
4. Avoid Fridays and Saturdays: Busiest days
2. Choose another crossing: If main one is overloaded
3. Check nakordoni.eu: Live queue data
4. Avoid Fridays and Saturdays: Busiest days
• Documents easily accessible
• Charged phone + charger
• Water and snacks
• Warm blanket (winter)
• Entertainment for kids
• Charged phone + charger
• Water and snacks
• Warm blanket (winter)
• Entertainment for kids
Traveling with Children
• Travel consent: From both parents (if child under 16)
• Birth certificate: When traveling with one parent
• Child's passport: Biometric or travel document
• Divorce certificate: If parents are divorced
• Birth certificate: When traveling with one parent
• Child's passport: Biometric or travel document
• Divorce certificate: If parents are divorced
Emergency Situations
1. Turn on hazard lights
2. Call 112
3. Move car to side if possible
4. Call tow truck
Border Guard hotline: +38 (0)44 290-8901
2. Call 112
3. Move car to side if possible
4. Call tow truck
Border Guard hotline: +38 (0)44 290-8901
• Ask the officer for the reason
• Request the checkpoint commander
• Border Guard hotline: +38 (0)44 290-8901
• Document the incident (officer number, time, date)
• Request the checkpoint commander
• Border Guard hotline: +38 (0)44 290-8901
• Document the incident (officer number, time, date)