Vignette Schweiz

Switzerland vignette online – General information

Drivers of motor vehicles up to 3.5t need to purchase an official vignette to use motorways in Switzerland. It is possible to do it online via a simple process or at sales points, such as gas stations. Note that driving without a vignette is illegal and punished by a fine of CHF 200 plus the vignette costs.

Since August 2023, obtaining a digital vignette for the Swiss motorway has been possible. The process of getting it is very simple; you just need to visit our website, enter the required information, cover the fee, and wait for the confirmation. Note that now, only the annual vignette is available in electronic form.

The digital vignette is valid for 14 months, from 1st December of the year before to 31st January of the following year. The electronic permit is attached to the registration number, not a particular vehicle, so it is good to know. Besides, you don’t need to put a physical sticker on the windshield, which is very convenient.

Also, a traditional Swiss vignette can be purchased at sales points like gas stations. However, the online option is more convenient, as you can obtain the Swiss motorway vignette from any part of the world. The process is intuitive and not time-consuming. You only need a device with an internet connection and a valid means of payment.

Switzerland vignette fees and types

Currently, only one digital motorway vignette is available: An annual vignette valid for 14 months (from 1st December to 31st January of the next year) that is necessary for motor vehicles up to 3.5t.

A vignette is obligatory on the specific Swiss roads. It is possible to buy it online or traditionally, at the sales point. You need to prepare 58 EUR to cover the fee.

How to obtain a Swiss motorway vignette online

Swiss vignette is simple to get via the intuitive process. Just prepare a device with an internet connection, such as a phone, tablet, or PC. Then:

1. Enter the necessary information in the form. You need to provide accurate information, like country of registration, license plate number, vehicle category, etc.).
2. Cover the service fee. Pick the available payment method (credit/debit card, PayPal, etc.) and pay 58 EUR.
3. Receive an email with the Swiss vignette.

You can use the Swiss vignette after the procedure, and there’s no cooling-off before the activation. Also, it is possible to purchase a traditional Swiss vignette at the sales points.

Why are vignettes mandatory in Switzerland

The Swiss vignette is a must-have for those who want to use tollways and vehicles up to 3.5t, such as cars, motorcycles, and trailers. If you don’t purchase a vignette, you will be punished with a fine, as driving without it is illegal.

The fee from the vignette purchase is mainly used for maintaining the roads in Switzerland. Those who don’t have a motorway vignette must use routes excluding motorways. However, that option may be inconvenient and can result in extending the trip. It is better to obtain a vignette and travel without problems.

Exceptions to the mandatory vignette usage in Switzerland

Most vehicles up to 3.5t must have a vignette to use motorways in Switzerland. However, there are some exceptions:

• police
• fixed trailers
• vehicles for driver testing
• vehicles aimed at helping citizens
• trailers and trolleys for motorcycles
• test vehicles
• certain tractors

Special toll

Note that as the digital or traditional vignette holder, you need to pay additional fees while driving through the tunnels listed below:

• the Munt la Schera tunnel (Livigno)
• the San Bernardino tunnel

When you use the following, also consider extra fees:

• some ferries
• the Oberaar panorama road at the Grimsel pass
• car trains

Benefits of an e-vignette

Travelers may enjoy many benefits of an online motorway vignette:

• It is possible to buy the e-vignette from any part of the world.
• You don’t need to worry about the provided data, as the process is secure.
• It is simple and fast to get a digital vignette.
• You don’t need to put a physical sticker on the windshield and visit sales points.

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