Swiss Highway Vignette 2026

Everything you need to know about the Swiss motorway vignette and the new electronic e-vignette

What is the highway vignette?

The Swiss motorway vignette is mandatory for driving on motorways and semi-motorways in Switzerland. It is valid for 14 months (from 1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year).

New: E-Vignette

Since August 2023, the electronic vignette (e-vignette) is available as an alternative to the sticker. It is linked to the vehicle's registration number.

40 CHF

Vignette price 2026

(sticker and e-vignette)

Validity 2026

1 December 2025 to 31 January 2027

Sticker vignette vs E-Vignette

Sticker vignette

  • Price: 40 CHF
  • Format: Sticker to be applied on the windscreen
  • Transferable: No (tears when removed)
  • Where to buy: Border crossings, petrol stations, post offices, online
  • Advantage: Immediately visible
  • Disadvantage: Difficult to remove, non-transferable

Electronic E-Vignette

  • Price: 40 CHF
  • Format: Linked to the registration number
  • Transferable: Yes (to another vehicle, once)
  • Where to buy: e-vignette.ch (Via Portal, FOCBS)
  • Advantage: No sticker, transferable
  • Disadvantage: Online purchase only

Which vehicles need a vignette?

Vignette required

  • Passenger cars
  • Motorcycles
  • Commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
  • Trailers up to 3.5 tonnes
  • Motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes

Vignette not required

  • Vehicles > 3.5 tonnes (LSVA instead)
  • Electric bicycles
  • Agricultural vehicles
  • Public service vehicles
Trailers: If you are towing a trailer, it requires its own vignette, even if the towing vehicle already has one.
Official map: Check the FEDRO interactive map to see which road sections require a vignette.

Where to buy the highway vignette?

Online

FOCBS Via Portal

e-vignette.ch

Points of sale

• Border crossings
• Petrol stations
• Post offices
• Kiosks

Garages & TCS

• TCS sections
• Car dealerships
• Authorised garages

Fines and checks

200 CHF

Fine for missing valid vignette

+ obligation to purchase the vignette

How are checks carried out?

  • Visual checks by the police
  • Automatic cameras for the e-vignette
  • Verification during road checks

The sticker vignette must be applied directly on the windscreen (inside). It must not be attached to a film or a removable support.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the e-vignette can be transferred once to another vehicle during its validity period. This is useful when changing or selling a vehicle. The transfer is done via the e-vignette.ch website.

If your sticker vignette is damaged (broken windscreen, peeling), you can request a replacement vignette from the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security. Supporting documents will be required (garage invoice, photos).

No, the Swiss vignette is only valid in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. For motorways in other countries (Austria, France, Italy...), you must purchase their own vignettes or pay local tolls.

No, Switzerland currently only offers the annual vignette at 40 CHF. There is no short-term option. A 10-day vignette was rejected by popular vote in 2013.

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