Does the EES system work at Sighetu Marmatiei border crossing?

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Sighetu Marmatiei 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.

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.

Pedestrian border queue Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno and waiting time today online

Name: Sighetu Marmatiei
Address: Str. Bogdan Vodă nr. 125A, Sighetul Marmației, Maramureș County

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Live Update: As of 21:30, there are 0 pedestrians waiting at Sighetu Marmatiei border crossing, with an estimated wait time of 1 hour 5 minutes for vehicles entering the registration process.

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of Ukraine — Solotvyno.

Latest data update time	2025-12-02 21:30:02
Number of vehicles in queue	0
Waiting time in queue	≈ 65 minutes
Data source	Romanian border service
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30 May 2024

Preparatory works for the construction of a bridge over the Tisza River on the border of Ukraine and Romania are underway (clipnews.info)

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Travel Planning Sighetu Marmatiei On foot

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Documents for crossing the border from the EU

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Border Queue Analysis at the Sighetu Marmatiei - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 28.11.2025 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Sighetu Marmatiei - pedestrian 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 06:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Sighetu Marmatiei - pedestrian 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 1:00 and 2:00 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 Sighetu Marmatiei - pedestrian 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 Sighetu Marmatiei

Address: Str. Bogdan Vodă nr. 125A, Sighetul Marmației, Maramureș County

Phone: +40 262.317.707

Email: vamasighet@customs.ro

GPS coordinates: 47.940713, 23.874262 Show on map

Travel Information

by car:
from Bucharest via the E81 highway to Pitești, from Pitești via the E81 highway to Râmnicu Vâlcea, from Râmnicu Vâlcea via the E81 highway to Sibiu, from Sibiu via the E81 highway to Sebeș, from Sebeș via the E81 highway to Alba Iulia, from Alba Iulia via the E81 highway to Turda, from Turda via the E81 highway to Cluj-Napoca, from Cluj-Napoca via the E576 highway to Dej, from Dej via the E58 highway to Baia Mare, from Baia Mare via the 18 highway to Sighetu Marmației and further to the Sighetu Marmației checkpoint.

Nearest border checkpoints

Halmeu – 65.2 км
Vicovu de Sus – 130.1 км
Siret – 162.8 км
Rakovets – 179.8 км
Isaccea – 457.3 км

Useful Information for Border Crossing

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Sighetu Marmatiei

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: Data not found

Veterinary: Data not found

Ecological: Data not found

Sanitary: Data not found

Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found

International Road_transport Control: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found

Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.

Webcam

No cameras available at this checkpoint