Official vignette and e-vignette portals for European countries
One clean answer per country: the official information site and the official purchase site. No resellers, no hidden fees.
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Direct links to state portals or authorised operators; no paid affiliates.
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Official vignette links by country
Austria
Cars & motorbikesVignette required on motorways for cars and motorbikes; digital or physical sticker.
Supporting links
Digital vignettes available; physical stickers sold at fuel stations near borders.
Belarus
Cars & motorbikesCar e-vignette needed on selected motorways; heavy vehicles use the BelToll OBU system.
Supporting links
Trucks and buses over 3.5 t require the BelToll on-board unit instead of this e-vignette.
Bulgaria
Cars & motorbikesE-vignette for motorways and major national roads; fully digital.
Czech Republic
Cars & motorbikesDigital vignette required for most motorways; physical stickers no longer sold.
Eurovignette (DK / LU / NL / SE)
Heavy vehiclesFor trucks and buses from 12 t using motorways in Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden.
Official purchase
Not used for private cars. Keep payment proof in the vehicle.
Hungary
Cars & motorbikesE-matrica (digital vignette) required on most motorways; linked to license plate.
Lithuania
Heavy vehiclesRoad user charge for trucks and buses; private cars do not need a vignette.
Supporting links
Moldova
Cars & motorbikesE-vignette for foreign vehicles; pay online before using national roads.
Supporting links
Interface is Romanian; use browser translation if needed.
Romania
Cars & motorbikesRovinieta required for national roads; digital and tied to license plate.
Authorised intermediaries like roviniete.ro add service fees; the above shop is the state portal.
Slovakia
Cars & motorbikesElectronic vignette required for motorways; purchase by plate number.
Slovenia
Cars & motorbikesE-vinjeta required for motorways and expressways; no physical stickers.
Switzerland
Cars & motorbikesMotorway vignette required for cars and motorcycles; physical sticker or e-vignette.
Supporting links
Physical stickers sold at border crossings and fuel stations; e-vignette is optional.
FAQ
Frequently asked about official vignette purchases
Quick answers on using the official links, timing activation, and proving payment.
- What is a vignette vs a classic toll?
- A vignette is a time-based road charge for defined roads over a set period; classic tolls are distance/gantry based. Vignettes usually cover motorways/expressways, sometimes wider national roads.
- Which countries need car vignettes?
- For cars <=3.5 t: Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland; Belarus uses an e-vignette on certain routes. Heavy-vehicle systems differ.
- Do motorcycles need a vignette?
- Yes: Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Switzerland. No: Bulgaria, Czechia, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Belarus.
- Do trailers or caravans need their own vignette?
- Most countries treat the car+trailer as one unless the combo exceeds 3.5 t. Switzerland is the big exception: car and trailer each need a vignette. Heavy combinations use truck systems.
- What about vehicles over 3.5 t?
- They normally use distance-based truck/bus systems (GO-Box in Austria, DarsGo in Slovenia, HU-GO in Hungary, Eurovignette, etc.), not the car vignette.
- Can I avoid a vignette by using local roads?
- Maybe. Austria/Czechia/Hungary/Slovakia/Slovenia/Switzerland toll mainly motorways; Bulgaria/Romania/Moldova charge most national roads, so skipping the vignette is rarely practical there.
- Do I need the vignette before entering the motorway?
- Yes. It must be valid before you join the charged network. Camera checks start within the first kilometres; don't rely on grace windows.
- Where can I buy it?
- Official online shop/portal (see links above), fuel stations and border points, plus official apps in some countries.
- How long is it valid?
- Common options: 1-day or 10-day, monthly/30-day/60-day, annual. Switzerland is fixed 1 Dec-31 Jan (14 months). Belarus has 15/30/annual.
- Can I choose a future start date?
- Yes in major systems. Austria's 2-month/annual online for consumers usually starts 18 days later by default; short vignettes can start immediately. Others let you pick a calendar start.
- Does validity start at purchase time or midnight?
- "Start today" is typically immediate; future dates start at 00:00 of that day. Switzerland's annual is fixed and not date-selectable.
- Is digital proof enough?
- The vignette is tied to your plate in the national database. Keep the email/PDF/SMS or a screenshot as proof during checks.
- What if I mistype the licence plate?
- The plate and country must be correct or it's treated as no vignette. Some operators allow minor corrections for a small fee; contact them quickly.
- Is one vignette valid in several countries?
- No. Every vignette is country-specific; there is no multi-country car vignette.
- Do I need one for a short cross-border hop?
- If that hop is on a tolled motorway/expressway, yes. Exit before the "vignette required" section to avoid needing one.
- Do vignettes cover tunnels and special bridges?
- Usually not. You need a valid vignette plus any separate toll for specific tunnels, passes, or bridges.
- How are they enforced?
- Automatic plate cameras and mobile patrols compare your plate to the vignette register in real time.
- Is there a grace period?
- No formal grace. Some countries let you pay a compensatory fee if caught, but the drive itself is still a violation.
- How high are the fines?
- Expect roughly three-figure penalties: Austria substitute toll then higher fine, Slovenia around EUR 300, Switzerland CHF 200 + vignette, Romania roughly 500-1000 RON, others similar ranges.
- What about rental cars?
- Ask the rental company if a vignette is included and check windshield/app proof. If missing, buy your own immediately; fines usually hit the driver or rental company then your card.
- Are there discounts or exemptions?
- Highly country-specific. Some exempt emergency/diplomatic vehicles or certain eco/disabled categories; many have no discount for private EVs. Check the official exemption pages.
- Motorhomes over 3.5 t?
- They normally must use the heavy-vehicle toll system, not a car vignette. Check your permitted total weight before buying.
- How do I avoid toll/vignette roads in navigation apps?
- Enable "avoid tolls" (and often "avoid motorways" in BG/RO/MD). Expect slower routes and occasional charged city bridges/tunnels even with that setting.