Queue at Malhowice — Nyzhankovychi
passenger car TaxFREE (Red line)
26
min
Wait time
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Forecast for next 6 hours
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What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
0 cars TaxFREE (Red line)
Peak load:
2 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~8 min)
Shortest queue:
0 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~2 min)
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Current Data
As of 17:31, at Malhowice checkpoint there are 8 cars TaxFree waiting.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Malhowice?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 89 days ago
Does the EES system work at Malhowice border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Malhowice 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).
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
Malhowice: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Malhowice 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 TaxFREE (Red line) at Malhowice 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 Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland 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
No queue detected — crossing without delays
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Malhowice - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Malhowice By car. Tax Free
Best days:
Monday-Friday (1 cars,
~0.1-1.1 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (2 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 1 | 50% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 1 | 50% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 2 | 100% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 1 | 50% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs |
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 Malhowice by car?
Monday or Friday — shortest queue (1 cars, ~0.1-1.1 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Malhowice?
Saturday — peak load (2 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun).
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 Malhowice
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: Poland: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Malhowice
Address:
GPS Coordinates: 49.694055, 22.817028 Show on map
Nearest checkpoints
- Medyka – 15.1 km
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Poland Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!