Queue at Ubla — Malyi Bereznii
passenger car
20
min
Wait time
As usual
21°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
As usual
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
6 cars
Peak load:
8 cars (~25 min)
Shortest queue:
2 cars (~9 min)
Smart learning factor: 1.63x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
19:00
20:00
21:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
04:00
08:00
09:00
Forecast for Ubla (passenger cars) — updated at 04:00, covering today.
• Tonight (04:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 06:00.
• Tonight (04:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 06:00.
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Best time to cross Ubla today
06:00↓92%−92%
08:00↓92%−92%
10:00↓88%−88%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Ubla
Current Data
As of 04:15, at Ubla checkpoint there are 6 cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Ubla?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 2 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Ubla?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 860 min (~14 hours 20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 2 days ago
Does the EES system work at Ubla border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Ubla 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Heavy traffic 60 km/h
15 min ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Heavy traffic
60 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
4.9 km
4.9 km
Closure
4.9 km
4.9 km
Closure
10.2 km
10.2 km
Closure
10.2 km
10.2 km
Road works
16.4 km
16.4 km
On the other side of the border
Heavy traffic
60 km/h
Ubla: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Slovak border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Ubla happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.
During shift change, processing of of cars at Ubla typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.
At the neighboring Slovakia checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Slovakia is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Ubla - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 05.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Ubla - 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 08:00 05.08.2026 — 23 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 05.08.2026 — 23 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 15:00 05.08.2026 — 9 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 05.08.2026 — 23 cars.
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 05.08.2026 — 8 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 05.08.2026 — 8 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 05.08.2026 — 15 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 05.08.2026 — 15 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Ubla - 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 15:00 and 20:00 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 Ubla - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Data Comparison
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Our Data
27min
(6 cars)
Official Data
30min
Difference: -3min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Ubla By car
Best days:
Monday-Friday (2 cars,
~0.1-1.1 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (23 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 2 | 9% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 15 | 65% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 20 | 87% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 9 | 39% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 7 | 30% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 23 | 100% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 15 | 65% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 19:00 - 21:00 and 08:00 - 10:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 60 up to 60 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 Ubla by car?
Monday or Friday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.1-1.1 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Ubla?
Saturday — peak load (23 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun), 1-2 hrs (Wed), 1-3 hrs (Sat).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Ubla
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
The single review of Ubla checkpoint is strongly positive, rated 5 out of 5, reflecting a satisfied traveler who crossed back into Ukraine in December 2024. The overall sentiment is favorable, with particular praise directed at the Slovak border officers, who the reviewer described as working very efficiently. The tone is appreciative rather than critical, though the account does highlight a clear imbalance in processing speed between the two directions of travel.
Regarding wait times, the reviewer reported completing the crossing into Ukraine in approximately one hour during an evening return. In contrast, the queue leaving Ukraine was reported as extremely long, stretching almost as far back as the OKKO fuel station. The reviewer also noted that on the entry side only about three cars were processed per hour, which is a slow throughput compared with the fast-moving exit lane handled by Slovak officers.
The practical pattern emerging from this feedback is directional asymmetry at Ubla: traffic exiting Ukraine moved quickly thanks to efficient Slovak processing, while inbound traffic toward Ukraine advanced slowly despite the reviewer's own one-hour total. Travelers heading into Ukraine should budget at least an hour and expect slow per-car processing, while those exiting should be prepared for a visually long queue that nonetheless moves faster than it appears. Evening crossings appear workable overall.
Regarding wait times, the reviewer reported completing the crossing into Ukraine in approximately one hour during an evening return. In contrast, the queue leaving Ukraine was reported as extremely long, stretching almost as far back as the OKKO fuel station. The reviewer also noted that on the entry side only about three cars were processed per hour, which is a slow throughput compared with the fast-moving exit lane handled by Slovak officers.
The practical pattern emerging from this feedback is directional asymmetry at Ubla: traffic exiting Ukraine moved quickly thanks to efficient Slovak processing, while inbound traffic toward Ukraine advanced slowly despite the reviewer's own one-hour total. Travelers heading into Ukraine should budget at least an hour and expect slow per-car processing, while those exiting should be prepared for a visually long queue that nonetheless moves faster than it appears. Evening crossings appear workable overall.
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Ubla, By car
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Veľmi zlé. Slovenská strana sa vôbec nesnaží a robía si kávičky každú pol hodinu. Bol som jediný na hranici a stal som tam 2 hodiny. A Ukrajinská strana sa snaží a pár áut spraví šup šup ale niekedy keď je veľa áut tak ani nemajú čo robiť pretože Slovenska strana pomalý púšťa.
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Вчора ввечері повертались в Україну ( 10:00 ) пройшли кордон за 1 годину , а машин на виїзд з України було почти до ОKKO.Словаки дуже оперативно працювали на виїзд, а от на вїзд за годину - 3 машини опрацьовували
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Ubla
Address: Prešov Region, Snina District, village of Ublia.
Phone: +421961764410
GPS Coordinates: 48.883723, 22.420635 Show on map
How to get there
By car:
from Bratislava take route E58 to Nitra, from Nitra take route E58 to Zvolen, from Zvolen take route E58 to Rimavská Sobota, from Rimavská Sobota take route E58 to Košice, from Košice take route E58 to Michalovce, from Michalovce take route 18 to Strážske, from Strážske take route 74 to Humenné, from Humenné take route 74 to Snina, from Snina take route 74 to Ubľa and then to the border checkpoint "Ubľa".
Nearest checkpoints
- Vyshne-Nemetske – 28 km
- Velke Slemence (and cyclists) – 45.8 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Hungary Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!