Does the EES system work at Smilnytsia border crossing?

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Smilnytsia 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).

When does shift change occur at checkpoints on the Ukrainian border?

The shift change on the Ukrainian side of the border takes place twice a day - at 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. These are regular changes that ensure the continuity of border control. It should be taken into account that during the shift change there are often delays in servicing all types of border crossings. We recommend planning your trip taking this factor into account.

Financial Requirements for Foreign Nationals Entering Poland

In compliance with the aforementioned laws [1], foreign nationals entering the Republic of Poland must have sufficient funds as follows: For stays up to 4 days: PLN 300. For stays longer than 4 days: PLN 75 per day or the equivalent amount in foreign currency. Additionally, if the foreign national does not possess a return ticket, they must have enough funds to cover the cost of the return trip when crossing the border. These amounts must be at least: PLN 200 if arriving from a neighboring country, PLN 500 if arriving from another EU Member State, PLN 2,500 if arriving from a non-EU country or the equivalent amount in foreign currency. [1] - https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia-en/entry-and-residence-conditions-for-foreign-nationals-in-poland

How long does it approximately take to X-ray a car or bus at the border?

An X-ray of a vehicle at the border usually takes up to an hour, not including the time spent in the queue. This means that the preparation and scanning process itself takes approximately up to an hour.

Last updated: 02.12.2025 21:43

Cargo (up to 7.5 tons) border queue Smilnytsia — Krosstsenko and waiting time today online

Name: Smilnytsia
Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Starosambir district, village Stariava

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Live Update: As of 21:43, there are 23 cargo vehicles up to 7.5 tons waiting at Smilnytsia border crossing, with an estimated wait time of 4 hours for vehicles entering the registration process.

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of Poland — Krosstsenko.

Latest data update time	2025-12-02 21:43:42
Number of vehicles in queue	23
Waiting time in queue	≈ 240 minutes
Data source	reports eQueue (Electronic Queue)
Estimated completion time if you just arrived^*

What is the queue in front of you?

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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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Travel Planning Smilnytsia By freight transport up to 7.5 tons

Найкращі дні: Friday-Saturday (4 trucks, ~2.7-3.7 год).
Уникайте: Tuesday (64 trucks).

Порівняння черги по днях тижня

День	Trucks	Навантаження	Час очікування
🟢 Пн	25	39%	~16.7-17.7 год
🔴 Вт	64	100%	~42.7-43.7 год
🟢 Ср	20	31%	~13.3-14.3 год
🟢 Чт	28	44%	~18.7-19.7 год
🟢 Пт	4	6%	~2.7-3.7 год
🟢 Сб	5	8%	~3.3-4.3 год
🟢 Нд	36	56%	~24-25 год

Піковий час: Tuesday 23:00 - 01:00 та 21:00 - 23:00.

Середній час очікування: від 4160 до 4160 min..

На основі даних, найкращий час для перетину кордону — Friday або Saturday, коли черга найменша.

Часті питання

Який день найкращий для перетину Smilnytsia by truck?

Friday або Saturday — найменша черга (4 trucks, ~2.7-3.7 год очікування).

Коли уникати перетину на Smilnytsia?

Tuesday 23:00-01:00 та 21:00-23:00 — пікове навантаження (64 trucks).

Скільки часу чекати у черзі в середньому?

Залежить від дня: 2-4 год (Пт), 3-5 год (Сб), 13-15 год (Ср), 16-18 год (Пн), 18-20 год (Чт), 24-25 год (Нд), 42-44 год (Вт).

What is the queue in front of you?

Documents for crossing the border

To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our Border Crossing Rules page.

Traveler's documents:

Biometric passport.
Medical insurance policy.

Border Queue Analysis at the Smilnytsia - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 28.11.2025 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Smilnytsia - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 28.11.2025 — 1 truck (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 23:00 28.11.2025 — 6 trucks (up to 7.5 tons).

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Smilnytsia - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 20:00 and 21:00 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 Smilnytsia - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Contact Details of the Border Service Border Crossing Point Smilnytsia

Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Starosambir district, village Stariava

Phone: +38 (044) 527-63-63

GPS coordinates: 49.481089, 22.701431 Show on map

Travel Information

by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv via the N13 highway to Sambir, from Sambir via the N13 highway to Staryi Sambir, from Staryi Sambir via the T1401 highway to Khyrov, from Khyrov via the T1401 highway to Staryava, from Staryava via the T1401 highway to the Smilnytsia checkpoint.

Nearest border checkpoints

Nyzhankovychi – 25.1 км
Shehyni – 39.7 км
Krakivets – 60.5 км
Hrushiv – 80.1 км
Rava-Ruska – 108.7 км

Useful Information for Border Crossing

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Smilnytsia

Transport Type: automobile

Working Hours: 24/7

Day of Week	Working Hours
Monday	24 Hours a Day
Tuesday	24 Hours a Day
Wednesday	24 Hours a Day
Thursday	24 Hours a Day
Friday	24 Hours a Day
Saturday	24 Hours a Day
Sunday	24 Hours a Day

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: Available

Ecological: Available

Sanitary: Available

Cultural Heritage Control: Not available

International Road_transport Control: Available

Total number of lanes: Ukraine:

Total number of lanes: Poland:

Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.

Webcam

No cameras available at this checkpoint