Frequently Asked Questions about the E-Vignette for Switzerland
The E-vignette for Switzerland can be purchased online: Simply enter your license plate, select the vehicle type, pay online, and drive right away; no personal holder information is required. Unlike the traditional sticker vignette, the E-vignette is linked to the license plate (called "control plate" in Switzerland). This means that if the vehicle is changed with the same control plate or in the event of windshield damage, a new E-vignette is not necessary. The E-vignette 2025 is valid from December 1, 2024, to January 31, 2026, on all Swiss motorways and national roads.
Yes, the E-Vignette can also be purchased for vehicles without a standard control plate. It is important that the control plate used is clear and valid. For special control plates, such as dealer or interchangeable plates, you should ensure that the E-Vignette is correctly assigned.
To purchase an E-Vignette, you need the following details:
- Vehicle category: e.g., car, motorcycle, trailer.
- Country of registration: The country where the vehicle is registered.
- Control plate: The official license plate number of the vehicle.
You can check the validity of your E-Vignette online via the BAZG’s Via Portal by entering the country of registration and the control plate number. Note that this check is only possible if the E-Vignette has been designated as "publicly visible."
The Swiss police and the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security conduct spot checks on E-Vignettes by verifying the control plate in their system. Automated control systems are not currently used.
The Swiss police and the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security conduct spot checks on E-Vignettes by verifying the control plate in their system. Automated control systems are not currently used.
When entering a German license plate to purchase an E-Vignette on swissvignette.ch, you must enter the plate with a hyphen.
No, there are no toll stations on Swiss motorways. The toll is paid through a motorway vignette, which is valid for the entire year.
SlovenijaVinjeta FAQ
The Slovenian e-vignette (E-Vinjeta) can be purchased online: simply enter your licence plate number, vehicle class and desired validity period. The vignette is registered digitally in the DARS database. No sticker required – checks are carried out automatically by video cameras on motorways and expressways.
Prices for the Slovenian e-vignette (car/caravan): 1 week EUR 16.00 | 1 month EUR 32.00 | 1 year EUR 117.50. For motorcycles: 1 week EUR 8.00 | 6 months EUR 32.00 | 1 year EUR 58.70. For vans (Class 2B): 1 week EUR 32.00 | 1 month EUR 64.10 | 1 year EUR 235.00. All prices are valid from the chosen start date until the last day (23:59) of the period.
The e-vignette is compulsory on all Slovenian motorways (A1–A5) and expressways H3, H4 and H7 – a total of over 610 km. All roads marked with "A" and "H" require a vignette, including slip roads. Note: Expressways H5 and H6 are temporarily exempt from the vignette requirement from 1 January 2026.
Driving without a valid vignette on Slovenian motorways is punishable by a fine of EUR 300. Misuse of the vignette (e.g. wrong licence plate) can result in fines of up to EUR 800. Enforcement takes place around the clock via automatic video surveillance. Make sure to purchase your vignette before travelling.
- Class 1 – Motorcycles: Single-track vehicles with a track width ≤ 50 cm.
- Class 2A – Cars/Caravans: Vehicles up to 3.5 t, height above the first axle ≤ 1.3 m (cars, SUVs, minivans) and caravans up to 3.5 t.
- Class 2B – Vans: Vehicles up to 3.5 t, height above the first axle > 1.3 m (light vans).
No, each e-vignette is permanently linked to a specific licence plate. However, you can transfer the vignette to another vehicle of the same class, provided you apply before the first day of validity. This is possible via the DARS online portal or at the sales points where you purchased the vignette.