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Live Data Show 4-Hour + Waits at Shehyni–Medyka as EU Entry/Exit System Beds In

Live Data Show 4-Hour + Waits at Shehyni–Medyka as EU Entry/Exit System Beds In

Border-monitor Nakordoni reported waits of up to five hours for cars at the Shehyni–Medyka crossing on 17 June, the first full day that the EU Entry/Exit System is live at the site. The added biometric step is slowing passenger throughput, impacting cross-border workers and shuttle services between Ukraine and Poland. Employers are advised to reroute or build in larger time buffers until travellers grow accustomed to the new process.

Jun 18, 2026
Korczowa–Krakovets Crossing Eases: Wait Time Falls to 63 Minutes After Overnight Congestion

Korczowa–Krakovets Crossing Eases: Wait Time Falls to 63 Minutes After Overnight Congestion

After overnight maintenance, the Korczowa–Krakovets car queue dropped to just over an hour on 17 June, easing pressure on a key Poland–Ukraine crossing. Forecast models still predict multi-hour peaks early tomorrow, so employers should stagger employee travel. The site is also piloting the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System, which marginally speeds clearance for repeat travellers.

Jun 18, 2026
Poland–Belarus Border: Real-Time Queue Data Shows Sporadic Delays Despite Ongoing Restrictions

Poland–Belarus Border: Real-Time Queue Data Shows Sporadic Delays Despite Ongoing Restrictions

Live data for 17 June show 15-minute queues on most open Poland–Belarus crossings, but closures and spot checks continue to limit capacity. Employers moving staff across the border should schedule mid-week transits and monitor Nakordoni’s 15-minute updates to avoid sudden spikes. The temporary control regime is set to remain in force until at least 1 October 2026.

Jun 18, 2026

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