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In 2025, the flow of Ukrainians crossing the state border remains consistently high. According to the State Border Service of Ukraine, in the first half of 2025 alone, 15,803,050 state border crossings were made through checkpoints with neighboring countries.

Which checkpoints were the most popular among travelers, labor migrants and refugees? We tell you in this material.

How to leave Ukraine in 2025 read here.

Border crossing rules for men in October 2025 in this article.

List of products that can be exported from Ukraine abroad in 2025 at the link.

Top 10 most popular checkpoints in the first half of 2025

According to the State Border Guard Service, the top 10 most popular checkpoints are:

1st place – Shegyny (Poland) – 2,138,700 crossings.

2nd place – Kraków (Poland) – 1,490,000 crossings.

3rd place – Rawa-Ruska (auto, Poland) – 1,090,800 crossings.

4th place – Porubne (Romania) – 1,003,670 crossings.

5th place – Palanka (Mayaki–Udobne, Moldova) – 736,870 crossings.

6th place – Yagodyn (auto, Poland) – 701,700 crossings.

7th place – Mogilev-Podilskyi (auto, Moldova) – 652,000 crossings.

8th place – Uzhhorod (Slovakia) – 648,300 crossings.

9th place – Ustylug (Poland) – 637,800 crossings.

10th place – Chop (Tisza, auto, Hungary) – 501,770 crossings.

The top 10 is dominated by Polish checkpoints – five out of the ten most popular checkpoints are on the Polish route. This shows that Poland remains the main country of departure for various categories of Ukrainians.

Read in this material in detail about the operation of checkpoints, their workload and advice on the optimal time for departure.

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Through which checkpoints did Ukrainians most often travel abroad in 2025?

Poland

The Polish direction is the undisputed leader in terms of the number of departures of Ukrainians. Traditionally, the largest passenger flow is recorded precisely on the border with Poland. In particular, in the first half of 2025, more than 8.5 million people crossed the state border through Polish checkpoints.

The most popular points were:

- Shegyny - over 2.1 million crossings,

- Kraków - 1.49 million,

- Rawa-Ruska - over 1.09 million,

- Yagodyn (road and rail) - more than 1 million together,

- Ustylug - over 630 thousand.

The main reason for such popularity is convenient transport connections, a large number of labor migrants, tourists and transit travelers heading to Poland.

Current information about queues at checkpoints between Poland and Ukraine in this article.

Slovakia

Exit through the Slovak direction remains stable, but less intense. In total, about 974 thousand crossings were recorded on the border with Slovakia. The most active were

- Uzhhorod checkpoint - over 648,000 exits,

- Maly Berezny - 160,000 travelers.

The pedestrian checkpoint Maly Selmentsi also remains popular, in particular among local residents - over 66 thousand crossings.

Operating checkpoints and queues on the Ukrainian-Slovak border here.

Hungary

The Hungarian direction is traditionally considered the most popular among tourists and transit passengers. In total, over 1.8 million crossings were recorded here in the first half of 2025. The busiest checkpoints were:

- Chop (Tisa) – over 500 thousand,

- Luzhanka – 441 thousand,

- Vylok – 441 thousand,

- Kosino – 172 thousand

These checkpoints are often used by Ukrainians going on vacation or further along the route to Italy, Spain, Austria, etc.

The schedule of Ukraine-Hungary checkpoints is here.

Romania

The Romanian direction in the 1st half of 2025 was marked by an increase in passenger traffic due to the opening of new routes. In total, more than 2.4 million travelers crossed the border with Romania.

The most popular destinations were:

- Porubne – over 1 million,

- Solotvino – 438 thousand,

- Orlivka (river port) – 391 thousand.

You can find out the schedule of checkpoints and current queues between Ukraine and Romania at the link.

Moldova

Moldova was noted for the active movement of residents of the southern regions - these directions are actively used by residents of Odessa and Vinnytsia regions, as well as transit carriers. In total, more than 2.5 million border crossings took place on the border with Moldova, among the leaders:

- Palanka (Mayaki–Udobne) – 736 thousand,

- Mogilev-Podilskyi (car) – 652 thousand,

- Starokozache - 450 thousand.

The schedule of work and queues at the Ukraine-Moldova checkpoints is here.

What documents are needed to cross the border and leave Ukraine?

To successfully cross the border in 2025, you must have a number of documents with you. The main list includes:

1. Biometric passport or regular passport + visa (if the destination country requires a visa).

You can check the rules for entering a specific country on the main page of Visit Ukraine in the “From Ukraine” section, by selecting the desired direction in the search.

2. Documents confirming the right to travel (for men of military age).

During martial law in Ukraine, the travel abroad of men aged 18 to 60 is limited, but some categories still have the right to do so if they have the appropriate documents and grounds.

For more information on how to leave Ukraine for men who are entitled to a deferral, see our full guide.

3. Confirmation of the purpose of the trip (may be requested upon entry into another country). This may be an invitation, hotel reservation, tickets, etc.

4. An insurance policy that covers expenses in case of illness or accident abroad. Remember that insurance is an important aspect that can save your finances in unforeseen situations. You can apply for reliable travel insurance for a safe trip abroad on the Visit Ukraine portal in just a few minutes.

5. To travel abroad, a child must have a birth certificate. It is important to note that children over the age of 16 can travel abroad unaccompanied by adults if they have a valid international passport.

In the event that a child has the status of an internally displaced person or his/her parents are in a temporarily occupied territory, special rules may apply, which should be clarified with the State Border Service of Ukraine before the trip.

Find all the details of crossing the border of Ukraine with a child here.

6. To cross the border with an animal, you must: microchipping the animal in accordance with ISO standards, vaccination against rabies - valid no earlier than 21 days after vaccination, an international veterinary passport indicating all vaccinations and a veterinary certificate of form No. 1, issued before departure.

Read more about the requirements for crossing the border with an animal and the necessary veterinary documents in our special material.

If your situation is atypical or you have doubts about your right to leave, it is better to consult a migration lawyer. You can do this online through Visit Ukraine so as not to risk being refused at the border. A qualified specialist will help you understand your specific situation and prepare all the necessary documents for departure.

Convenient routes from Ukraine

The airspace over Ukraine remains closed, but you can leave the country by train, bus or other convenient land transport.

The most popular way to travel from Ukraine among tourists and travelers is to get to the nearest European airport by land transport, and from there continue your journey by plane.

Convenient routes between Ukraine and different countries of the world in a special selection by Visit Ukraine:

USA ● Canada ● Poland ● Germany ● Slovakia ● Hungary ● Italy ● France ● Netherlands

● Czech Republic ● Lithuania ● Switzerland ● Sweden ● Turkey ● Austria ● Denmark ● Portugal

● Georgia ● Bulgaria ● India ● Greece ● Croatia ● Estonia ● Finland ● Latvia ● Belgium ● Slovenia

● Moldova ● Ireland ● Norway ● Spain ● russia ●  United Kingdom ● Romania ● Armenia

● Egypt ● Argentina ● Iceland ● Brazil ● Mexico ● Azerbaijan ● Montenegro ● Thailand ● Albania

● Kazakhstan 

Book tickets in advance and choose a convenient route - by train or bus. Guarantee yourself a comfortable trip even during peak hours and holidays!

Rules for leaving Ukraine by car

If you plan to travel abroad by your own car, you must have with you:

1. International passport (valid for at least six months from the date of your planned return).

2. Driver's license (must be valid and meet international standards; the current national driver's license on a plastic card is trilingual and valid throughout Europe; if necessary, you can additionally issue an international driver's license at the Ministry of Internal Affairs service center)

3. Vehicle registration certificate (issued in the name of the driver or passenger).

4. Ukrainian license plate on the car (UA sticker - not required if the symbols are indicated on the license plate).

5. International insurance policy Green Card for a car - it is valid in European countries and confirms the presence of an international civil car. Without it, you will not be able to cross the border, and in the event of an accident you will receive a fine and the need to cover all expenses yourself.

Don't leave the registration of the policy to the last moment - apply for a Green Card online in a few minutes and go on a trip without unnecessary hassle!

This article discusses whether it is possible to drive a car with tinted windows abroad.

Read how to prepare a car for traveling abroad in this material.

In 2025, Ukrainians continue to actively travel abroad, the largest flow is in the Polish direction, but significant activity is also observed on the borders with Romania, Moldova, Hungary and Slovakia.

For a safe and quick border crossing, it is important to prepare all the necessary documents in advance, take into account the rules for children and pets, and when traveling by car - apply for a Green Card and check the vehicle.

We remind you! Since October 12, a new border control system has been launched in Europe - EES - the usual stamp in the passport has been replaced by biometric registration, and the entry process has become completely digital. We have already told you what surprises the EES system is preparing and how to avoid unpleasant surprises when traveling to Europe.

Want to know more? Read the latest news and useful materials about Ukraine and the world in the News section.

Our recommendation for a safe and comfortable trip: 

Visit Ukraine Insurance - insurance for a safe stay abroad without unnecessary expenses;

Green Card - compulsory car insurance for traveling abroad;

Visit Ukraine Tickets - book tickets for buses, trains, and airplanes to/from Ukraine and between cities around the world;

Private Lawyer service - professional legal support on visa and migration issues;

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