Chop –Tysa, Border crossing between Ukraine and Hungary in Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine.
Chop-Tysa is a border checkpoint located in Zakarpattia Oblast that connects Ukraine and Hungary across the Tysa River. The facility features separate lanes for cars and trucks, processing both passenger and freight traffic across this international boundary.
This checkpoint was established in 1998 as an international control point and has since become the primary transit hub between Ukraine and Hungary. It developed to support growing trade and cross-border movement in the region.
The crossing links two communities whose residents have long maintained family and economic ties across the border. Daily travel between these places keeps the relationship between both sides active and alive.
The checkpoint operates 24 hours daily with continuous customs, radiological, and border inspections for all vehicles. Processing times may vary depending on traffic volume and the time of day.
The checkpoint spans the Tysa River, which forms the natural border between the two countries and shapes the crossing's geography. Separate vehicle lanes allow simultaneous two-way traffic flow despite the thorough inspections required at the boundary.
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