Electronic Vignette
A digital vignette is a convenient alternative to the standard toll sticker. Some European countries, such as Austria or Slovakia, have already imposed the vignette requirement on drivers. In these destinations, you need to pay the road tax to legally use motorways and expressways. This rule usually applies only to motor vehicles with a maximum weight of less than 3.5 tons (passenger cars, motorcycles, trailers).
The electronic vignettes can be easily obtained online and are linked to your vehicle’s license plate number. It makes them more convenient to use than the adhesive toll stickers, which have to be placed on the windshield and leave a sticky residue.
A great advantage of digital vignettes is a fast and easy purchase. You can complete the entire procedure online from home within minutes. Once you provide the data about your vehicle and choose the suitable validity period, you are done. It is that simple!
Vignette Requirement
The vignettes are mandatory in some countries as they are often visited by numerous tourists by car. This makes the roads more prone to damage, so they require regular construction work. To fund the repairs, national governments decided to implement the tax payment on every toll road.
During your travel, you can be stopped for routine control by the police or administration officers. They will verify your identity and perform a validity check of your vignette. If you do not obey the route toll requirement, you will face legal consequences and lose a lot of money to pay the fine.
Digital Vignette in Europe
In some European countries, you need a mandatory vignette to drive a motor vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons on motorways and expressways. The vignettes serve as proof of route toll payments.
A toll road electronic vignette is available in the following countries:
- Austria
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Moldova
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Switzerland
Before Purchase
For a smooth online registration for a digital vignette, prepare the following:
- Active e-mail address.
- Accepted payment method.
- Telephone, computer, or tablet.
Buy a Vignette Online
Buy your electronic vignette online in no time without the need to leave your house. All the formalities can be completed remotely. Simply make sure that you have a device connected to the internet.
- Fill out the registration form with essential vehicle details.
- Choose the vignette validity most suitable for your journey abroad.
- Select the vignette activation date (it may become valid immediately).
- Cover the fee with a credit card, debit card, or other payment method.
- Check your e-mail address for a vignette purchase confirmation.
- Enjoy your trip!
The valid vignette will be electronically connected with the license plate number of your vehicle.
You do not need to worry about your data during the online registration. We make every effort to ensure your personal and payment details are safe and secure. Once you complete the purchase of selected digital toll products, all the sensitive information will be deleted from our systems.
e-Vignette Validity
The available validity periods for the vignettes will vary depending on the country. The most common digital vignette types are those valid for 10 days and 30 days. If you are planning multiple visits to the country, you can usually also apply for an annual vignette. Toll extension is not possible.
Digital vs Traditional Toll
The choice between a digital vignette and a toll sticker depends on the preferences of each driver. However, many clients claim that the electronic vignette purchase is much easier and faster.
Digital vignette:
It can be easily obtained online and does not need to be printed out. The purchase process is very intuitive, even if it is your first time buying the vignette. The toll payment information is stored online, so you do not need to prepare any documentation. Your vehicle remains clean and free of sticky residue.
Traditional vignette:
You can also buy a standard vignette in the form of a toll sticker. These are usually available at petrol stations, toll kiosks, or post offices (watch out as some countries have phased out the traditional vignettes). Although more complicated, it will be the best option for those who do not trust technology.
e-Vignette Benefits
- Instant Approval: The digital vignette becomes valid immediately after purchase.
- Travel Flexibility: You can choose a particular activation date for your vignette.
- Convenient Purchase: You can buy a digital vignette in a few simple steps online.
- Easy Registration: Only the essential information is required (license plate numbers).
- Sustainable Nature: Online vignette produces less waste than a standard toll sticker.
- Time Efficiency: Obtain the obligatory vignette before the travel.
Professional Support
In case of trouble with the registration form or questions regarding the digital vignettes, feel free to contact us. Our team of experts will try their best to provide you with assistance and knowledge.