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Queue at Diakove — Halmeu

cargo transport
≈76 hr 15 min +12%
Wait time
Moderate Queue
21 min ago 38 Weather at checkpoint: 7°C 7°C
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Current Data

As of 13:44, at Diakove checkpoint there are 38 cargo vehicles waiting.

How long is the wait in the border queue at Diakove?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 35 days ago

Does the EES system work at Diakove border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Diakove 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

Other Side

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of Romania — Halmeu.
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Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 3 trucks
Peak load: 6 trucks (~11 h 15 min)
Shortest queue: 3 trucks (~5 h 15 min)

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

16:00 18:00 00:00

✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

02:00 03:00 04:00
Today's forecast – updated at 10:00

At Diakove, wait times range from 15 to 495 minutes. Avoid peak traffic hours at 16:00, 18:00, and 00:00 for a smoother journey. The best times to cross are scheduled between 02:00 and 04:00.

Next update: today at 15:00.
ℹ️ 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.

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Diakove - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 17.02.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Diakove - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 17.02.2026 — 4 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 17.02.2026 — 13 trucks.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 17:00 17.02.2026 — 2 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 17.02.2026 — 11 trucks.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 17.02.2026 — 2 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 17.02.2026 — 11 trucks.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 17.02.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 17.02.2026 — 13 trucks.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Diakove - cargo transport 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 5:00 and 17:00 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 Diakove - cargo transport 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 Diakove By freight transport

Best days: Wednesday-Thursday (106 trucks, ~212-213 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (194 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟡 Mon14173%~282-283 hrs
🟡 Tue11961%~238-239 hrs
🟢 Wed10655%~212-213 hrs
🟢 Thu10655%~212-213 hrs
🟡 Fri14374%~286-287 hrs
🔴 Sat194100%~388-389 hrs
🔴 Sun19299%~384-385 hrs

Peak time: Wednesday 00:00 - 02:00 and 02:00 - 04:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 120 up to 66960 min..

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Diakove by truck?

Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (106 trucks, ~212-213 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Diakove?

Saturday — peak load (194 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 212-213 hrs (Wed, Thu), 238-239 hrs (Tue), 282-283 hrs (Mon), 286-287 hrs (Fri), 384-385 hrs (Sun), 388-389 hrs (Sat).

Live Cameras

No cameras available at this checkpoint

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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:

Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old

IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60

Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:

One of these documents is MANDATORY:

  • Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
  • VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
  • Booking Certificate (from TCC)
  • Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
  • Entry/Exit denied
  • Return to Ukraine
  • Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
Military IDMilitary commissariat (1-2 weeks)
VLK CertificateMilitary commissariat (1-3 days)
Booking CertificateTCC of your region (1-5 days)
Exit Permit from TCCTCC of your region (2-7 days)

Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.

Required Documents

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

Vehicle Technical Requirements

Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:

Lighting (CRITICAL)
  • Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
  • High beam works
  • Brake lights illuminate
  • Reverse lights work
  • Parking lights work
Brakes & Steering
  • Brakes respond instantly
  • Turn signals work (left and right)
  • Horn works
  • Steering wheel turns easily
Visibility
  • Windshield wipers work
  • All three mirrors in place
  • No cracks longer than 30 cm
Tires (IMPORTANT)
  • Tread minimum 1.6 mm
  • November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
  • No bulges or damage
Equipment (EU law)
  • Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
  • 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
If something doesn't work, repair it BEFORE the border. Border guards can deny exit.

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.

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Facilities

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Diakove

Transport Type: automobile

 Working Hours: 24/7 

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: Ukraine: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Diakove

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Diakove

Address: 90365, Zakarpattia Oblast, village Nevetlenfolu, Zaliznychna Street, 99

Phone: +38 044 527-63-63, (03143) 2-15-67, (0342) 5-51-65, +38 03143 46751

GPS Coordinates: 47.999208, 23.002234 Show on map

How to get there

by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv via the E471 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the N10 highway to Dolyna, from Dolyna via the R21 highway to Khust, from Khust via the N09 highway to Velyka Kopanya, from Velyka Kopanya via the M23 highway to Vinogradiv, from Vinogradiv via the M23 highway to Velyki Luchky, from Velyki Luchky via the M26 highway to Nevetlenfolu and further to the Dyakovo checkpoint.

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News

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21 Oct

EES Implementation Plan in Poland (Embassy of Ukraine in Poland)

21 Oct

At the Krakovets checkpoint, traffic may slow down when entering the Republic of Poland due to the launch of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). (DPSU)

20 Oct

'Ustyluh - Zosin': possible traffic complications at the checkpoint (DPSU)

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Emergency Contacts & Support

Ukraine Emergency Services
Romania Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Romania
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Last updated: 18 Feb 2026, 13:44 EET
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