Czech Republic Vignette 2026: Price, Validity & How to Buy
The Czech motorway vignette (dálniční známka) is required for all passenger vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes using Czech motorways and expressways. Since 2021, the vignette is exclusively electronic — no physical sticker is attached to the windscreen.
Key Facts
- Applies to: All motorways (D-roads) and selected expressways (R-roads)
- Enforcement: Automatic ANPR cameras at motorway entry points
- No sticker — registered in the national SFDI database
Vignette Prices 2026
Standard (petrol / diesel)
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 Days | €25 |
| 30 Days | €34 |
| 12 Months | €115 |
Natural gas (CNG / LPG) — reduced rate
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 Days | €20 |
| 30 Days | €25 |
| 12 Months | €74 |
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) — lowest rate
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 Days | €17 |
| 30 Days | €20 |
| 12 Months | €48 |
Prices shown are all-inclusive. The Czech government (ŘSD) sets different official fees by fuel type — standard petrol/diesel pays the highest rate, natural gas vehicles around 50% less, plug-in hybrids up to 75% less. Registration through Vignette Express includes secure online processing, identity verification, and instant activation in the SFDI database.
Which Roads Require the Vignette?
Czech motorways are marked with a green D followed by a number:
- D1 — Prague to Brno (main artery, busiest motorway)
- D2 — Brno to Slovak border (Bratislava direction)
- D5 — Prague to German border (Munich direction)
- D8 — Prague to German border (Dresden direction)
- D11 — Prague to Hradec Králové
Selected expressways (marked R) also require the vignette. Urban sections within city limits are usually free.
How to Register Online
- Go to vignetteregister.com/czech-republic/register
- Enter your vehicle registration plate
- Choose your vignette type, fuel category and start date
- Pay securely by card
- The vignette is activated in the national SFDI database immediately
Penalties
- On-the-spot fine: CZK 1,500–5,000 (approx. €60–€200)
- Administrative fine: up to CZK 10,000 (approx. €400)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a vignette for transit through Czech Republic? Yes. Any use of a motorway or designated expressway requires a valid vignette.
How do I prove my vehicle runs on natural gas or is a plug-in hybrid? Your vehicle registration document lists the fuel type. Select the correct category at checkout.
Can I buy the vignette at the border? Physical border sales points no longer exist. You must register electronically — online or at selected petrol station kiosks.
Is my vignette transferable to another vehicle? No. The vignette is tied to your specific number plate.