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How long does it take to cross the border at Halmeu?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 5 min (~5 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 33 days ago
Does the EES system work at Halmeu border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Halmeu 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).
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Monday-Saturday (5 cars,
~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (80 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 5 | 6% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 80 | 100% | ~8-9 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Halmeu by car?
Monday or Saturday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Halmeu?
Saturday — peak load (80 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon), 8-9 hrs (Sat).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: Halmeu 447145, Romania
Phone: +40 261 773 035
Email: [email protected]
GPS Coordinates: 47.999208, 23.002234 Show on map
by car:
from Bucharest via the E81 highway to Pitești, from Pitești via the E81 highway to Râmnicu Vâlcea, from Râmnicu Vâlcea via the E81 highway to Sibiu, from Sibiu via the E81 highway to Sebeș, from Sebeș via the E81 highway to Alba Iulia, from Alba Iulia via the E81 highway to Turda, from Turda via the E81 highway to Cluj-Napoca, from Cluj-Napoca via the E576 highway to Dej, from Dej via the E58 highway to Baia Mare, from Baia Mare via the E58 highway to Livada, from Livada via the E81 highway to Halmeu and further to the Halmeu checkpoint.
