General questions
Most asked questions regarding the Swiss Motorway Vignette
- What is the Swiss motorway vignette? The Swiss motorway vignette is a mandatory toll sticker (or digital licence-plate toll) required for driving on Switz...
- What is the Swiss PSVA / LSVA? The PSVA is a flat-rate heavy vehicle charge applied to certain heavy vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 3.5 t...
- How much does the Swiss Motorway Vignette cost? The official base price for the annual Swiss Motorway Vignette (for 2026) is CHF 40. For a quick approximation, that...
- Where can I buy the Swiss motorway vignette? Physical Vignette (Sticker): Gas stations (petrol stations) — especially those near the border or along main roads. P...
- How long is the Swiss motorway vignette valid? In Switzerland, the annual motorway vignette (digital or physical sticker) is valid for the calendar year only. The v...
- Is there a digital Swiss motorway vignette? Yes, since 1 August 2023, a digital e-vignette has been introduced as an alternative to the traditional adhesive stic...
- What vehicles need a Swiss motorway vignette? A Swiss motorway vignette is mandatory for all motor vehicles and trailers with a total weight of up to 3.5 tonnes us...
- Are shorter term Swiss motorway vignettes available (daily/weekly/monthy)? No, there are no shorter-term Swiss motorway vignettes (daily, weekly or monthly) for regular vehicles available. The...
- What happens if I drive without a Swiss vignette? Driving on a Swiss motorway without a valid vignette (physical sticker or e-vignette) results in strict penalties.Vio...
- Can I drive until the first exit without a vignette? Generally, no. The vignette requirement typically applies immediately upon crossing the border. However, exceptions a...
- Which Swiss roads require a vignette? Motorways and expressways marked with green signs (Autobahn / Autostrasse). For your reference we’ve included a photo...
- Does the Swiss vignette cover tunnels like the Gotthard? The Gotthard road tunnel (A2 motorway) is part of the Swiss motorway network. You will only need a valid Swiss motorw...
- Can I buy multiple Swiss vignettes at once for a fleet? Yes, you can buy multiple Swiss motorway vignettes at once for a fleet, but how you do it depends on whether you choo...
- Do I need a vignette if I only drive in Switzerland once? Yes. Unfortunately, no other than the yearly vignette is available. That means even if you drive only once, even only...
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