For motor vehicles subject to the LSVA, as well as for electrically powered heavy vehicles for the transport of goods, which are not equipped with an automated NETS or EETS recording system, LSVA registration is mandatory before entering Switzerland. Registration can be completed via the Via portal (www.nmts.ch). Please use electronic payment methods where possible to avoid waiting times at the border.
With NMTS, you can register and pay the LSVA online for journeys within Switzerland.
Entering Switzerland (registering)
Registration for the LSVA via NMTS must be completed before entering Switzerland (up to 5 days in advance).
To register, go to www.nmts.ch and enter the following information:
Country of vehicle registration
Registration number
EURO emission category
Permissible total weight of the vehicle combination in kilograms (according to the vehicle's registration documents)
Dates of entry and exit
Distance in kilometres
Payment options:
Electronic:
credit cards
fuel cards
Logos of different fuel card providers.
Cash: pay at the Customs counter upon entry. Cash payments are not possible at all border crossings.
Recommendation: enter an email address to obtain a copy of the registration.
Tickets/receipts do not have to be presented at the border.
No smartphone? No network? Need help?
Contact your company (office). The FOCBS does not record any registrations at the border.
Exiting Switzerland
If the registration is correct and valid, you do not have to do anything when exiting Switzerland. Tickets/receipts do not have to be presented at the border crossing.
If necessary, you can adjust the total weight (kg) and the distance (km) before you exit:
Total weight: only upward adjustments are possible (higher weight)
Distance: both upward and downward adjustments are possible (either more or fewer kilometres)
To do this, go to www.nmts.ch and click on the ticket icon in the top right-hand corner. You can use the pencil symbol to edit the registration.
Please note the following deadlines:
For cash payments: adjustment and payment of any additional amount at the Customs counter before exiting Switzerland.
For electronic payment methods (credit cards/fuel cards): adjustment online up to 5 days after exiting Switzerland.
Save time at the border!
Switch now to an automated recording system from an EETS (European Electronic Toll Service) or NETS (National Electronic Toll Service) provider: More information
Fuel Card providers
In order to operate as a fuel card provider in the LSVA area, an authorisation agreement must be concluded.
The FDF Fuel Card Providers Ordinance of the Federal Department of Finance with its technical specifications regulates the authorisation of providers.
You can find the application form for authorisation as a fuel card provider, as well as further information, here: Fuel Card Providers
FAQ
Registration can be done up to 5 days before entry. It is best to do this via the transport company (office). Before you enter Switzerland, the registration can be changed or cancelled without restriction.
The webshop contains a route planner (link). Enter the entry and exit locations, together with any stopover locations, and enter the indicated distance in kilometres in the field. If the distance you have travelled is different (shorter/longer), you can adjust the number of kilometres in the webshop before exiting.
You must enter the total weight of the vehicle combination (towing vehicle + trailer) in kilogrammes, according to the vehicle's registration documents (max. 40,000kg):
For lorries: total weight of towing vehicle + total weight of trailer
For articulated lorries: unloaded weight of towing vehicle + total weight of semi-trailer
For solo vehicles: always the total weight
If you change the vehicle combination and attach a heavier trailer or semi-trailer during the journey, you must adjust the declared weight in the webshop before exiting. The weight can only be adjusted upwards (more weight). When adjustments are made, the highest used weight applies for the entire journey.
Activate the function “I do not have a standard registration number” and enter the number plate again.
At the end of the registration, click on “Share”. An email is generated which you can use to send the link. You can also copy the link and send it by text message or messenger service. The driver can then click on this link and the registration will appear on their smartphone. Tickets/receipts do not have to be presented at the border (customs post). The registration only needs to be sent if the driver intends to pay cash at the border.
Yes. Before you enter Switzerland, the registration can be changed or cancelled. Upon entry, the registration is activated: after that, you can no longer cancel the registration. You can only adjust the total weight and the distance. If you are paying cash, you must perform any adjustments at the border crossing (customs post) before exiting. If you are using an electronic payment method (credit card/fuel card), you can perform adjustments yourself in the webshop up to 5 days after exiting.
In the webshop, click on the ticket symbol at the top right. You can use the pencil symbol to edit the registration.
The date of exit cannot be changed later. If you are not sure how long you will be staying in Switzerland, enter the maximum duration (5 days).
When paying for a NMTS registration by credit card or fuel card, no confirmation is sent. An information on the assessment will be sent to the e-mail address provided 5 days after leaving Switzerland.
In the webshop, click on the ticket symbol at the top right. There you click on +import and enter the reference number of the registration in the field. If you no longer have the number, contact the FOCBS by email (lsvaausland@bazg.admin.ch) and provide the lorry's number plate and the date of entry.
È possibile annullare le registrazioni solo fino al momento dell’entrata. Se si effettua una registrazione relativa a un’entrata nello stesso giorno, la registrazione viene attivata immediatamente e non può essere annullata. Da questo momento è possibile adeguare solo il peso e la distanza.
Try again later. You can record the registration right up until the time you exit Switzerland. If the webshop is still not working at this time, please go to the counter at the customs post of exit. Dispatchers (office) with questions regarding support can contact the FOCBS (see the contact box).
No. The electronic registration is the important thing. Tickets/receipts do not have to be presented at the border (customs post). In the event of a check/inspection, the electronic registration also applies.
With electronic payment methods, the reserved amount is higher than the announced toll amount. The final amount is not calculated until you exit Switzerland. This final amount is charged and the reserved amount is cancelled.
Cash payments are possible only at border crossings that are staffed (list of customs offices) and only cash is accepted. You must go the customs office counter when you enter Switzerland, and also when you exit if you have made any subsequent adjustments. This may lead to waiting times. We recommend using an electronic payment method (credit card/fuel card).
No. The data must be entered from scratch for each registration. EETS or NETS offers fully automatic declaration of the LSVA. More information
In the webshop, click on the ticket symbol at the top right. There you click on +import and enter the reference number of the registration in the field. Click on “Send assessment” for the relevant ticket and enter an email address. If you no longer have the number, contact the FOCBS by email (lsvaausland@bazg.admin.ch) and provide the lorry's number plate and the date of entry. Recommendation: always enter an email address to obtain a copy of the registration.
Contact the FOCBS by email (lsvaausland@bazg.admin.ch) and provide the following details: assessment number, vehicle number plate, date of entry into Switzerland. The deadline for filing an objection is 30 days
