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Motorway charge (vignette)

Use of Swiss motorways is subject to a charge. It is levied in the form of the annual “vignette”, which costs CHF 40 and is valid from 1 December of the year prior to that shown on the vignette through to 31 January of the year following that on the vignette.

Swiss motorway vignette

Use of Swiss motorways is subject to a charge. It is levied in the form of the annual “vignette”, which costs CHF 40 and is valid from 1 December of the year prior to that shown on the vignette through to 31 January of the year following that on the vignette.

Motorway charge FAQ

The use of Swiss motorways requires payment of a charge levied as a vignette. This is necessary for all motor vehicles and trailers under 3.5 tonnes. Users can choose between the traditional sticker and the new e-vignette available since August 2023. The annual vignette is valid from December 1 of the previous year to January 31 of the following year.

Vignette Sales Points

The page provides information on points of sale for the e-vignette, which can be purchased via the FOCBS Via Portal, as well as customs office locations for motorway stickers and their availability through online automobile clubs.