What are alternative crossings to Chop (Tysa)?

Currently at Chop (Tysa) the queue is 763 vehicles. Better alternatives with shorter queues: Uzhhorod (517 vehicles).

Does the EES system work at Chop (Tysa) border crossing?

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Chop (Tysa) 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.

Cargo border queue Chop (Tysa) — Zahony and waiting time today online

Name: Chop (Tysa)
Address: 89460, Zakarpattia Oblast, Uzhhorod District, village of Solomoniwe, 0th kilometer of the M-06 Kyiv - Chop highway.

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Live Update: As of 22:36, there are 763 cargo vehicles waiting at Chop (Tysa) border crossing.

Chop (Tysa)763 veh.

Uzhhorod

27.1 km

517veh.-32%

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of Slovakia — Zahony.

Latest data update time	2025-12-02 22:36:48
Number of vehicles in queue	763
Waiting time in queue	≈ 5 968 minutes
Data source	reports eQueue (Electronic Queue)
Estimated completion time if you just arrived^*	2025-12-07 02:33:08

What is the queue in front of you?

Filtered News

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 Chop (Tysa) By freight transport

What is the queue in front of you?

For trucks (TIR)

To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:

Driver's documents:

Passport
Driving license of the appropriate category
Registration in the "eCherha" system

Cargo documents:

Bill of lading (CMR)
Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport

Licensing:

License for international transport in paper form with a QR code

Border Queue Analysis at the Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 28.11.2025 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport 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 23:00 28.11.2025 — 958 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 28.11.2025 — 977 trucks.

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 Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport 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 22:00 and 23:00 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 Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport 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 Chop (Tysa)

Address: 89460, Zakarpattia Oblast, Uzhhorod District, village of Solomoniwe, 0th kilometer of the M-06 Kyiv - Chop highway.

Phone: +38 (0312) 64-96-00, 61-22-07, +380312711230

Email: 305.zk.chop-zalizn.map@customs.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 48.418594, 22.170066 Show on map

Travel Information

by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the M12 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the M12 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the M06 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the M24 highway to Velyka Dobron, from Velyka Dobron via the M25 highway to Chop, from Chop via the M06 highway to the Chop border checkpoint.

Nearest border checkpoints

Mali Selmentsi – 10.4 км
Uzhhorod – 27.1 км
Malyi Bereznii – 54.9 км

Useful Information for Border Crossing

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Chop (Tysa)

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: Ukraine: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Data not found

Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.

Webcam

No cameras available at this checkpoint