E-Vignette Switzerland
Are you organizing a road trip to picturesque Switzerland? Remember that for motor vehicles under 3,500 kg, a vignette is mandatory on Switzerland’s highways. Opt for the modern convenience of a digital vignette instead of the traditional windshield sticker for your Switzerland vignette. These vignettes come with various validity options to suit your travel plans.
Ensure a hassle-free journey by securing your digital vignette for Switzerland ahead of time. With this preparation, you can look forward to a smooth and enjoyable trip to your destination.
Prices and validity periods
Prices depend on providers
Cars: <3.5 t laden weight
Motorcycle: <3.5 t laden weight
Trailers: >3.5 t laden weight
The Swiss vignette is obligatory for all motor vehicles (including motorcycles) and trailers that have a maximum permitted total weight of up to 3,500 kilograms. However, motor vehicles exceeding this limit (such as trucks, buses, and heavy campers) are subject to a separate kilometer-dependent tax for freight traffic.
When passing through specific areas like the Großer St. Bernhard tunnel or the Munt la Schera, an additional road toll is required, payable on-site.
Vignette for Trailers:
Trailers and Caravans: Towed by a passenger car require their own vignette, in addition to the one for the towing vehicle.
These regulations ensure smooth travel through Switzerland, making your journey more efficient and compliant with Swiss road laws.
Switzerland vignette has only the following validity period option:
- Calendar Year: Vignette validity is until the 31st of January in the following year
When driving in Switzerland, besides possessing a valid vignette, there is a mandatory item you must have in your vehicle:
Warning Triangle: Crucial for signaling other drivers in situations like breakdowns or roadside emergencies.
When driving in Switzerland, along with the necessary vignette, it is a legal requirement to carry a warning triangle in your car. This safety equipment is essential for use during breakdowns or roadside emergencies, ensuring both your safety and compliance with Swiss road regulations.
Please note that once your order for a Switzerland digital vignette has been processed, it cannot be refunded. This policy underscores the importance of ensuring all details are correct before finalizing your digital vignette purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Digital vignettes are linked to your vehicle’s license plate number. When you purchase a digital vignette, it gets registered in the toll operator’s system, and cameras on the toll roads automatically detect your plate and validate your vignette.
Digital vignettes are checked using automated camera systems that read your vehicle’s license plate as you pass through toll points, ensuring that a valid vignette is associated with your plate.
You can buy the vignette for your car either online or physical. You can buy the physical vignettes in the gas stations near to the border. If you don’t want to spend time with that, you can buy a digital e-vignette and travel hassle-free. The digital vignettes can be purchased on the official website of Swiss authorities or on Vignetim app. You can download Vignetim app on the following links:
If you realize that you’ve entered the wrong license plate number, contact our customer service immediately. Corrections can be made only if the vignette has not been completed and recorded in the system.
You can’t cancel your vignette once it is completed. With our Flex Service, you can cancel your vignette anytime up to 6 hours before its start date. This provides you with the flexibility to change your travel plans without incurring unnecessary costs.
The digital vignette is mandatory on all highways in Switzerland. Be aware that the fines for driving without a valid digital vignette in Switzerland are substantial.
Get the Vignetim App
Download the Vignetim app to make your travels across Europe smoother and more convenient. With our user-friendly app, you can easily purchase e-vignettes, manage your toll payments, and receive real-time updates. Available for both iOS and Android, start your journey with Vignetim today!
