Queue at Orlivka — Isaccea (bus)
bus
65
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Wait time
Quieter than usual
24°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Quieter than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
8 buses
Peak load:
22 buses (~3 h 55 min)
Shortest queue:
0 buses (~15 min)
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
06:00
09:00
11:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
04:00
10:00
17:00
Forecast for Orlivka (buses) — updated at 04:00, covering today.
• Tonight (04:00–06:00): ~75 min, moderate load.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~115 min, moderate load (peaks at ~205 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~85 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~65 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~70 min, moderate load (peaks at ~95 min around 21:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 06:00.
• Tonight (04:00–06:00): ~75 min, moderate load.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~115 min, moderate load (peaks at ~205 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~85 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~65 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~70 min, moderate load (peaks at ~95 min around 21:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 06:00.
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09:00typical queue
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Orlivka
Current Data
As of 05:25, at Orlivka checkpoint there are 5 buses waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Orlivka?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 17 min (~17 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 2 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Orlivka?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 600 min (~10 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
Does the EES system work at Orlivka border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Orlivka 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
Orlivka: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Orlivka 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 buses at Orlivka 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.
The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
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 Orlivka - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 05.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Orlivka - bus 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 Orlivka - bus 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 Orlivka By bus
Best days:
Friday-Sunday (6 buses,
~1-2 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (15 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 15 | 100% | ~2.5-3.5 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 10 | 67% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 6 | 40% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 6 | 40% | ~1-2 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Orlivka by bus?
Friday or Sunday — shortest queue (6 buses, ~1-2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Orlivka?
Monday — peak load (15 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Wed), 1-2 hrs (Fri, Sun), 2-4 hrs (Mon).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
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 ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC 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
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.
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.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
VUSO ARX UNIQA
For bus passengers
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:
Personal documents:
- Valid biometric passport
Proof of travel:
- Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation)
Mandatory:
- Medical insurance policy valid in the EU
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 Orlivka
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: Ukraine: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Orlivka
Address: 68831, Ukraine, Odesa Oblast, Orlivka, Poromna Road (68831, Україна, Одеська область, Орлівка, Поромна дорога)
GPS Coordinates: 45.292815, 28.458115 Show on map
Nearest checkpoints
- Porubne – 351.2 km
- Diakivtsi – 353.5 km
- Krasnoilsk – 366.2 km
- Solotvyno – 457.3 km
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Romania Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Romania
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!