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Queue at Porubne — Siret

passenger car
87 min
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Best time to cross today

17:00↓97%−97%
18:00↓99%−99%
19:00↓99%−99%

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Current Data

As of 12:00, at Porubne checkpoint there are 12 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Porubne?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 7 days ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 7 days ago

Does the EES system work at Porubne border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Porubne border crossing.

EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Other Side

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of RomaniaSiret.

Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 3 cars
Peak load: 23 cars (~2 h 33 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars (~15 min)

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

07:00 17:00 03:00

Best crossing times

Recommended times:

09:00 12:00 15:00
Today's forecast – updated at 10:00

The forecast for Porubne indicates wait times between 15 and 489 minutes. Avoid crossing around 07:00, 17:00, and 03:00 due to peak congestion. For shorter queues, consider crossing at 09:00, 12:00, or 15:00.

Next update: today at 15:00.

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Porubne - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 17.02.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Porubne - passenger car 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 09:00 17.02.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 17.02.2026 — 0 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 17.02.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 17.02.2026 — 0 cars.

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 17.02.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 17.02.2026 — 0 cars.

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 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 17.02.2026 — 0 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Porubne - passenger car 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 9:00 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 Porubne - passenger car 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 Porubne By car

Best days: Monday-Friday (26 cars, ~2.6-3.6 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (37 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟡 Mon2670%~2.6-3.6 hrs
🟠 Tue3184%~3.1-4.1 hrs
🟠 Wed3389%~3.3-4.3 hrs
🟠 Thu3184%~3.1-4.1 hrs
🟡 Fri2773%~2.7-3.7 hrs
🔴 Sat3595%~3.5-4.5 hrs
🔴 Sun37100%~3.7-4.7 hrs

Peak time: Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00 and 19:00 - 21:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 300 up to 300 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Porubne by car?

Monday or Friday — shortest queue (26 cars, ~2.6-3.6 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Porubne?

Sunday — peak load (37 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon, Fri), 3-5 hrs (Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun).

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 passenger cars

To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.

Driver's documents:

  • Biometric passport
  • International driving license
  • Medical insurance

Vehicle documents:

  • Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
  • Mandatory insurance policy Green Card

Equipment:

  • First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest

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.

Highway Vignette

Highway Vignette: Romania

Electronic vignette required for highway travel

from 3.5 EUR / 1 day

Facilities

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Porubne

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: Available
Veterinary: Not available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Available
International Road_transport Control: Available

Total number of lanes: Ukraine:

Total number of lanes: Romania:

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Porubne

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Fuel Prices

📅 17.02.2026📍 Chernivtsi OblastUAH/liter
Petrol Station NameA 95+A 95A 92DieselLPG
AMIC63.5460.99-60.9137.90
Shell62.9958.99-58.9937.49
WOG66.9963.99-63.9939.98
Avias--53.99--
OKKO66.9963.99-63.9939.99
Ukr-Petrol-55.52-55.34-
Ukrnafta64.9961.9959.9961.9938.94
The prices are approximate.

User Reviews

Porubne checkpoint receives mixed reviews with significant variability in crossing experiences. Users report substantial wait times on the Romanian side, often ranging from 1.5 to 3+ hours, while the Ukrainian side typically takes 30-45 minutes. Multiple reviews highlight the bridge's ongoing construction with reversible traffic flow, which exacerbates congestion. A recurring complaint involves the lack of veterinary services on the Romanian side despite their presence on the Ukrainian side, creating confusion for travelers with animals. Users consistently recommend arriving very early (around 5-6 AM) to minimize delays. The Romanian customs officers are noted as slow and meticulous in their inspections, typically processing only one vehicle at a time. Peak times, particularly on weekends and summer months, result in massive queues that barely move. Several reviews suggest the checkpoint handles higher traffic volume than nearby alternatives like Dyakivtsi or Krasnoïlsk, but with slower processing speeds. Travelers are advised to allow 3-4 hours minimum for the entire crossing and prepare for lengthy waits, especially during peak seasons.
⭐ 3.4/5 26 reviews

User Reviews

Reviews about the checkpoint Porubne, By car

3.4
27 reviews

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 Porubne

Address: Chernivtsi Oblast, Hlybotskyi district, village of Terebleche (М19).

Phone: +38 044 527-63-63, +38 (03734) 2-42-42

GPS Coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 Show on map

How to get there

by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Starokostiantyniv, from Starokostiantyniv via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Kamianets-Podilskyi, from Kamianets-Podilskyi via the N03 highway to Mohyliv, from Mohyliv via the R19 highway to Terebleche and further to the Porubne border crossing point.

Nearest border checkpoints

News

Filtered News

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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