Swiss e-vignette: How to buy the digital motorway vignette
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For Swiss motorways, you can purchase the vignette not only as a sticker but also digitally as an e-vignette . It also costs 40 francs , is linked to your license plate, and is valid immediately after purchase. Here you can find out how to purchase it and what you should pay attention to (as of 2026).
Swiss e-vignette at a glance
- Price: 40 CHF – only the annual vignette is available, no 10-day or 2-month vignette.
- Gültigkeit: 1. Dezember des Vorjahres bis 31. Januar des Folgejahres (Vignette 2026: bis 31.1.2027)
- Official purchase: Via portal of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG)
- Tied to the license plate, not on the vehicle – do not stick anything on it
- The adhesive vignette and the e-vignette are equally valid.
How to buy the e-vignette
- Access the portal: The official e-vignette is sold by the BAZG via via.admin.ch (also accessible via e-vignette.ch).
- Enter data: Only the vehicle category, country of registration, and license plate number are required. Check the license plate number carefully – a typo renders the vignette worthless for your vehicle.
- Pay: Payment can be made by credit card or other accepted payment methods. Prices may vary slightly abroad due to exchange rates and card fees.
- Save confirmation: Confirmation will arrive via email. Verification is done electronically via the license plate number; however, having the confirmation handy is always a good idea.
Besides the official portal, private service providers also offer the option to purchase vignettes, such as a service for Swiss vignettes . These providers handle the registration for you, but usually charge a service fee in addition to the 40 francs. Therefore, compare the final price before buying.
E-vignette or adhesive vignette?
Advantages of the e-vignette
- Purchase in advance from home; no need to stop at the border or gas station.
- The vignette remains valid even if the windshield is damaged.
- Vehicles with interchangeable license plates only need one e-vignette instead of one adhesive vignette per vehicle.
When the adhesive vignette is more practical
If you frequently change license plates, for example with rental cars, or drive a vehicle belonging to someone else, the adhesive vignette is more flexible: it is valid for the vehicle on which it is affixed. Loose adhesive vignettes are invalid.
Caravans and trailers
Trailers and caravans up to 3,5 tons require their own vignette in Switzerland – either as an e-vignette linked to the trailer's license plate or as a sticker. Motorhomes over 3,5 tons pay the heavy vehicle tax instead of a vignette. Driving without a valid vignette results in a 200 Swiss franc fine plus the cost of the vignette.
Onward to Tuscany
Speed limits, headlight requirements, and other rules for driving through Switzerland can be found under Switzerland: Vignette and Traffic Regulations ; the best routes can be found under Routes through Switzerland . In Italy, there is no vignette, but rather distance-based tolls – prices can be found on our Tolls 2026 page . Our overview of the Italian traffic regulations explains what applies on Italian roads.
Frequently asked questions about the Swiss e-vignette
How much does the e-vignette cost in Switzerland?
40 francs on the official BAZG portal, the same price as the sticker vignette. Private brokers usually charge an additional service fee.
Is there a 10-day vignette for Switzerland?
Nein. In der Schweiz gibt es nur die Jahresvignette für 40 Franken, gültig vom 1. Dezember des Vorjahres bis 31. Januar des Folgejahres.
When does the e-vignette become valid?
It is valid immediately after purchase or from the chosen start date.
Can I transfer the e-vignette to another car?
The e-vignette is linked to the license plate, not the vehicle. A vehicle with a different license plate requires a separate vignette.
Does my caravan need its own e-vignette?
Yes. Trailers and caravans up to 3,5 t require their own vignette in Switzerland.
