Forecast for next 6 hours
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Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, busy (peaks at ~60 min around 09:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~25 min, moderate load (peaks at ~40 min around 17:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~25 min, moderate load (peaks at ~40 min around 22:00).
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
Best time to cross Vyšné Nemecké today
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Vyšné Nemecké?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 300 min (~5 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 39 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Vyšné Nemecké?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 40 min (~40 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 32 days ago
Does the EES system work at Vyšné Nemecké border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vyšné Nemecké 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Vyšné Nemecké: 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 Vyšné Nemecké 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 pedestrians at Vyšné Nemecké 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
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Vyšné Nemecké - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 05.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vyšné Nemecké - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Vyšné Nemecké - pedestrian 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 Vyšné Nemecké On foot
Best days:
Monday-Tuesday (20 pedestrians,
~1-2 hrs).
Avoid:
Tuesday (30 pedestrians).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 20 | 67% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 30 | 100% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Vyšné Nemecké on foot?
Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (20 pedestrians, ~1-2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vyšné Nemecké?
Tuesday — peak load (30 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-2 hrs (Mon), 1-3 hrs (Tue).
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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)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Vyšné Nemecké
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Vyšné Nemecké
Address: 88017, Ukraine, Zakarpattia Oblast, Uzhhorod, Sobranetska Street 224 (88017, Ukrajina, Zakarpattia Región, Uzhhorod, Sobranetska Street 224)
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 Show on map
Nearest checkpoints
- Velke Slemence (and cyclists) – 17.8 km
- Ubla – 28 km