Swiss Motorway
Vignette Registration
Autobahnvignette / Vignette autoroutière / Vignetta autostradale
Register your Swiss Autobahnvignette online in minutes. Annual vignette valid across all Swiss national roads. No paper sticker needed — your plate is your proof at every camera.
Valid Until 31 Jan 2027
From moment of registration
CHF 40 Official Fee
~€43.40 — set by Swiss law
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About the Swiss Autobahnvignette
The Swiss motorway vignette (Autobahnvignette in German, Vignette autoroutière in French, Vignetta autostradale in Italian) is mandatory for all passenger vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes using national roads in Switzerland. Since 2024, it is available exclusively as an electronic vignette — no physical sticker is issued or required.
The annual vignette costs CHF 40 (approximately €43.40) and is valid from the moment of registration until 31 January 2027 at 23:59:59. You may drive on Swiss motorways immediately after a successful registration — cameras along Swiss roads verify your plate automatically.
All Swiss motorways and national roads marked with green signs require the vignette. City roads, cantonal roads, and non-motorway routes do not require it.
Vehicles Exempt from the Vignette
- Emergency and rescue vehicles (police, ambulance, fire)
- Military vehicles on official duty
- Agricultural and forestry machinery
- Diplomatic vehicles with CD plates
Key Swiss Motorway Corridors
All roads listed above require a valid vignette for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
How to Register — 5 Steps
Enter Vehicle Details
License plate number, country of registration (supports 30+ European countries), and vehicle type (car, motorcycle, trailer/caravan).
Select Annual Vignette
Switzerland offers only the annual vignette. Choose your desired start date — you can register in advance for a future trip.
Provide Your Details
Name, email address, and phone (optional). You'll receive a confirmation email immediately after registration.
Check Official Requirements
Visit via.admin.ch to register your plate directly in the BAZG database. Registration is instant — your plate is active immediately.
Review & Confirm
Review all details in the order summary. Submit to register your vignette in the Swiss Customs (EZV/FOCBS) database.
Which Vehicles Need the Vignette?
The Swiss vignette requirement depends on vehicle type and weight. Here is a complete overview.
Passenger Cars & Vans
Up to 3.5 tonnes GVW
All private cars, minivans, SUVs, and campervans with a gross vehicle weight up to 3,500 kg require the annual Swiss vignette when using national roads.
Motorcycles
All engine sizes
Motorcycles and mopeds require their own separate vignette — a vehicle vignette for a car does NOT cover a motorcycle or vice versa. Separate registration required.
Trailers & Caravans
Towed vehicles up to 3.5t
Trailers and caravans require their own separate vignette if their gross vehicle weight exceeds a certain threshold. They are registered independently from the towing vehicle.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Over 3.5 tonnes GVW
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes do not use the vignette system. Instead, they are subject to the LSVA (Leistungsabhängige Schwerverkehrsabgabe) — a distance-based heavy vehicle fee charged per kilometre.
LSVA is managed by Swiss Federal Customs Administration (BAZG). On-board units (OBU) are required.
Official LSVA information (bazg.admin.ch)Electric Vehicles (BEV)
Fully electric up to 3.5t
Unlike Czech Republic, Switzerland does not exempt electric vehicles from the vignette requirement. All electric passenger cars up to 3.5 tonnes must have a valid annual vignette.
Fines & Penalties
Driving on Swiss national roads without a valid vignette can result in an on-the-spot fine of CHF 200, plus you will be required to purchase the vignette. Cameras monitor motorway access points and toll-free entry roads.
Which Roads Require the Vignette?
The Swiss motorway vignette is required on national roads (Nationalstrassen) marked with green signs and the letter A. These are the main motorways and expressways across Switzerland.
City roads, cantonal roads (marked with yellow signs), and local access roads do not require a vignette — you may use these freely without one.
Requires Vignette
- All national motorways (A-roads, green signs)
- Most expressways and semi-motorways
- Mountain tunnel approaches on national roads
- Bypass roads on national network
No Vignette Needed
- City streets and urban roads
- Cantonal roads (yellow signs)
- Mountain passes not on national network
- Private and residential roads
Major Alpine Tunnels — included
The Gotthard Road Tunnel (A2), San Bernardino Tunnel (A13), and all other tunnels on national motorways are fully covered by the standard vignette. No separate tunnel toll is charged in Switzerland — one vignette, all motorways, all tunnels.
Key Border Crossings
Switzerland shares borders with Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. Most major crossing points connect directly to national motorways, meaning the vignette is required immediately after entry.
Germany Basel
A2/A3 Most used northern entry Most used
Germany Kreuzlingen
A7 Constance lake corridor
France Geneva
A1 Western Léman corridor Popular
Italy Chiasso
A2 Southern Alpine crossing
Austria St. Margrethen
A1/A13 Eastern Rhine entry
Register your vignette before crossing into Switzerland. You may also register in advance for future trips.
Switzerland Motorway Map
The vignette is required on all green A-roads (Nationalstrassen) across Switzerland.
Interactive Map
Toll Road Network
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This is the official fee set by Swiss federal law. To purchase the vignette, visit via.admin.ch (BAZG official portal). Vignette Register is an independent informational portal, not affiliated with Swiss Customs.
Swiss Vignette — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Autobahnvignette.
No. Switzerland offers only an annual vignette (CHF 40). There are no short-term options for motorway use. If you enter Switzerland even for a single day on the motorway, you need the full annual vignette.
The current Swiss vignette is valid from the moment of purchase until 31 January 2027 at 23:59:59. This means every vignette registered now covers until 31.01.2027 regardless of when you register.
Yes. Motorcycles require a valid Swiss e-vignette to use national roads, the same as passenger cars. Trailers also require their own separate vignette — the vignette of the towing vehicle does not cover the trailer. Only vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are exempt (they pay the LSVA heavy vehicle fee instead).
Driving without a valid vignette on Swiss motorways results in an on-the-spot fine of CHF 200, plus you will be required to obtain a vignette immediately.
Your vehicle registration plate number is linked to the vignette in the official Swiss Customs database. Police can verify validity instantly by scanning your plate — no paper or sticker is required.
All national roads (Nationalstrassen / routes nationales) designated with the green motorway sign require a vignette. This includes all motorways (A-roads). City ring roads and cantonal roads generally do not require a vignette.
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Swiss Autobahnvignette — CHF 40 official fee
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