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Switzerland vignette 2026: Prices, Rules & Availability | Autovig
Switzerland prices and vehicle categories
Official prices, validity periods and vehicle classes for the current season.
Two categories only.
Cars — covers everything up to 3.5 t, including vans and motorhomes.
Motorcycles — covers bikes, sidecars and 3-wheelers.
The weight limit is what's on your registration document, not what you're carrying. Full vehicle category guide →
Over 3.5 t? You need a GO-Box instead — no vignette required.
| Duration | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Annual ~14 months validity | €42.00 |
Ready to check availability?
Use the official operator or authorized reseller flow, then verify plate number, duration and activation before payment.
How to buy the motorway vignette online
Open the operator flow
Use the official source or authorized reseller.
Enter plate number
One wrong character can invalidate the vignette.
Pick duration & pay
Choose the validity period before checkout.
Done — no sticker
The plate is registered digitally (e-vignette) or the sticker is affixed to the windshield.
Switzerland vignette validity and fines
When does it activate?
- The e-vignette activates immediately at purchase.
- The annual vignette is valid for 14 months — from 1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year.
What if you're caught?
- 1.ANPR camera or roadside control checks the plate or sticker.
- 2.The authorities issue a fine and require immediate purchase of a vignette.
- 3.Unpaid fines can escalate through Swiss administrative enforcement.