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Vignettes for Switzerland!
Why do I need a vignette?
The Role of Vignettes
Toll systems differ from one country to another, and in most European countries, the vignette is now a widely accepted form of proof of payment for tolls. By paying tolls, you are contributing to the upkeep and development of road infrastructure, which ensures the best possible conditions for your journey.
Requirements and Tolls
To use Swiss motorways, all motor vehicles and trailers weighing up to 3.5 tonnes must have a vignette. The vignette can be obtained in the form of a toll sticker or as a digital vignette. Motorhomes up to 3.5t GVW and motorbikes are also subject to the vignette obligation. Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 3.5 t do not require a vignette. Additional tolls are charged for some tunnels and roads due to high construction and maintenance costs.
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How does the payment and activation work?
Our portal provides a quick and efficient way for you to buy a vignette. The purchase process is easy and simple. You just need to specify the vehicle category, country of registration, and number plate.
Currently, you can pay for your digital vignette online with a credit card. Secure credit card payment is provided by Stripe, Inc. Our company does not see or maintain any card information.
The vignette is linked to the license plate number of your vehicle and is valid immediately.
Vignette obligation in Switzerland
The vignette serves as proof of permission to drive on Swiss roads, and it is mandatory for vehicles and trailers under 3.5 tons of gross vehicle weight.
There are two types of vignettes: adhesive and digital.
As of 01.08.2023, drivers can register their vignette digitally on their license plate without attaching an adhesive toll sticker. However, the option to attach the adhesive vignette to the windshield still exists.
For the Great Saint Bernard Tunnel and Munt-La-Schera Tunnel, tolls are charged in addition to the vignette.
Note: Before entering a motorway, check whether a valid e-vignette is issued. Most of the rental cars already have a valid toll sticker.
Vignette requirement and which vehicles does it concern?
All vehicles and trailers up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight that travel through Switzerland must have a toll sticker or vignette. This requirement applies to all motorways and highways, which are marked by white-green signs.
However, there are exceptions where the vignette obligation does not apply as long as you leave the motorway at the first exit. These include the Basel St. Louis motorway, the Rheinfelden motorway and the Kreuzlingen motorway.
Switzerland has ONLY annual vignettes for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, including motorbikes, trikes, quads, cars, and trailers. The vignette’s validity period is from December 1 of the previous year to January 31 of the following year.
It is mandatory to purchase an annual vignette, even if you drive through Switzerland for only one day. Additionally, some tunnels in Switzerland such as Great St. Bernard Road Tunnel and Munt-la-Schara road tunnel charge separate tolls.
The Great St. Bernard Road Tunnel charges different tolls depending on the type of vehicle. The Munt-la-Schara road tunnel charges different tolls depending on the season and type of vehicle. The vignette for both tunnels can be purchased as a one-way or a round trip. The round trip is valid for 30 days.
If you are driving a motorhome weighing over 3500 kilos, you must pay for a heavy vehicle fee (PSVA). This charge applies to all roads, not just motorways. You must also pay this charge if you stay in Switzerland, even if your vehicle is not moved. The only exception to this charge is the access routes from Austria into the Swiss customs exclusion area of Samnaun.
Vignette for Switzerland
FAQs
How long is the vignette for Switzerland valid?
There is only an annual vignette for Switzerland. The electronic toll sticker is valid for 14 months, starting from December 1 of the previous year until January 31 of the following year.
Where to buy motorway vignette Switzerland?
In Switzerland, you can purchase the vignette sticker at various locations including petrol stations, post offices, and customs posts at the border. Additionally, purchasing an e-vignette can be done online through our website.
How to buy vignette Switzerland?
If you need to buy a digital vignette in Switzerland, you can easily do it online from our website. You’ll be required to provide personal information as well as details about your vehicle. Once you’ve completed the payment process, we will immediately register your license plates, which usually takes less than 2 minutes and you will receive a confirmation email. As long as your Swiss e-vignette is registered you can start driving without any worries!
Can I buy an online vignette for Switzerland?
Yes, through our site you can easily buy a e-vignette for Switzerland online. This new e-vignette is available in Switzerland since August 2023. The e-vignette is linked to your registration plates, so you would not have to stick it to the windshield.
Do I also need a vignette for a trailer?
A trailer behind a motorcycle is exempt, but a separate vignette is also needed for a trailer (up to 3500 kg). In addition, two vignettes are required for a combination of car and caravan. You can buy the vignette online on our site.
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