Digital vignette for Slovakia - valid immediately!

Vignette or distance-based toll?

The digital vignette for Slovak motorways and expressways has been available since 2020 to fund the costs of maintenance, operation, and construction of new roads in Slovakia.

Almost all sections of motorways and expressways in Slovakia require a vignette. Drivers can recognize vignette-required motorways by the traffic signs. Sections without fees are marked with signs displaying 'BEZ UHRADY'. Since 2020, the digital vignette is available and has replaced the adhesive vignette sticker.

Vignette requirement (or not?)

The vignette requirement applies to vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW. It is important to note that motorcycles are exempt from the vignette requirement and do not need a vignette. Additionally, motorhomes are an exception, as they require a vignette regardless of their weight (even if over 3.5 t GVW). For combinations (car + trailer), it is important to note that if the total weight is under 3.5 t GVW, only the car needs a vignette, while if the total weight is over 3.5 t GVW, an additional vignette for the trailer must be purchased.

Motorcycles are thus exempt from the vignette requirement and do not have to pay fees for using motorways and expressways!

The role of the distance-based toll

The vignette requirement does not apply to vehicles over 3.5t GVW (except motorhomes, which are only subject to the vignette, regardless of their weight). Instead, a distance-based toll is levied, which is calculated based on the kilometers driven, vehicle class (number of axles), and emission class (pollutant emission levels). This distance-based toll is captured using a transponder or transmission device (On-Board-Unit). Thus, the amount due can be automatically debited. Therefore, you must have such a device installed in your vehicle beforehand. The distance-based toll includes motorways, expressways, and partly roads of the first (federal road) and second class (state road/county road).

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You can find the vignettes for the aforementioned vehicle classes here.:

To give you a detailed overview of the different vehicle classes, we have compiled a more detailed list in the following section.

Vehicle Types

The following vehicle types must be considered in your decision whether you need a vignette or are subject to the distance-based toll:

• Motorcycles: Motorcycles are not subject to the vignette requirement, so no fees apply.
• Passenger Cars: As long as your passenger car is under 3.5 t GVW, the vignette requirement applies. For over 3.5 t GVW, a distance toll must be paid instead.
• Combinations (Vehicle + Trailer): Combinations totaling under 3.5 t GVW only require one vignette. Combinations with a towing vehicle under 3.5 t but a total weight of over 3.5 t require a vignette for both the towing vehicle and the trailer. So, two in total.
• Motorhomes: Motorhomes require a vignette regardless of their weight, as they are tolled independently of GVW. This means that even motorhomes with a total weight over 3.5 t GVW only require one vignette and do not need to pay the distance-based toll.
• Trucks: For trucks, starting from a GVW of 3.5 t, the distance-based toll must be paid. The distance-based electronic toll is collected using a device (the so called On-Board-Unit). It applies to motorways, expressways, and a few selected sections of first and second class roads. For trucks under 3.5 t GVW, the vignette requirement applies.

Do you need the vignette when traveling from Germany to Slovakia?

In Germany, neither a vignette requirement nor a distance-based toll applies to vehicles under 3.5 t GVW. However, trucks must pay a distance-based toll on motorways including rest and fuel stations as well as federal roads (including within towns). The amount for the distance-based toll is calculated based on the driven distance, vehicle class (number of axles), and Euro emission classes (pollution from CO2 emissions). In addition, when crossing the border, note that in Slovakia most motorways and expressways require a vignette. Moreover, in the countries between Germany and Slovakia, a vignette requirement may be prevalent or the distance-based toll may apply. Therefore, you should inform yourself about all countries on your route. More information about the border crossings of Slovakia can also be found here. Especially the traffic routes to popular cities (like Bratislava, Nitra, Trnava, or Martin) are subject to the vignette requirement. If you do not have a vignette registered on your vehicle, fines are imminent.

Information about purchasing the digital vignette

In general, there is a distinction between sticker vignettes and digital vignettes. In Slovakia, only the digital vignette is available, so we will not go into sticker vignettes any further.

Our recommendation: The digital vignette can be easily and conveniently purchased from home or on the go & via mobile phone/smartphone.

In addition, buyers save themselves the hassle of sticking and removing the vignette after the trip and queuing at the toll station.

When you buy a digital vignette, your vehicle registration number and the country of registration are stored and you automatically have the digital vignette with you. As a precaution, we would also advise you to carry the registration confirmation and the purchase receipt.

When should you buy your digital vignette?

Since you do not have to consider a long waiting period for the validity of the digital vignette when purchasing it in our online shop, you can purchase it quite shortly before you start your trip. However, it is important that you do not start driving until you have received the registration confirmation from us.

Is the digital vignette tax-free?

No, taxes are levied on the price of the digital vignette. The tax is already included in our prices.

Is the digital vignette valid for the whole of Slovakia?

Yes. The digital vignette is valid throughout Slovakia.

Is the digital vignette tied to my license plate?

Yes, the digital vignette is registered to the respective license plate and tied to it.

From when is my digital vignette valid?

Your digital vignette is valid upon receipt of your registration confirmation, which usually occurs within a few minutes.

Costs & Prices

• You can get the 1-day vignette from us for 14,90€.
• You can get the 10-day vignette from us for 19,90€.
• You can get the 30-day vignette from us for 29,90€.
• You can get the 365-day vignette for Slovakia from us in the online shop for 109,90€.

Fines and Consequences

If you drive on motorways and expressways in Slovakia without a valid vignette as per the vignette requirement, you must expect a fine.

The fine currently ranges between 100€ and 500€.

Checks of the e-vignette are carried out by matching the vehicle license plate with a database where the validity period is logged. At fixed control points, the presence of the vignette is checked by cameras. Occasional mobile checks are also conducted.