In 2015, Slovakia implemented a new toll road system that made the process of obtaining a vignette quick and effortless. Now every person can buy a vignette online without the necessity to stop at petrol stations.
You can choose between several types of vignettes: for 10 days, 30 days, 365 days, or an annual one. The vignette’s validity period starts from the moment of its issue.
It is possible to obtain Slovak e-vignette either online or in the self-service vending machines. The online application process can be completed in a few minutes. You need to enter some information in the form, make the payment, and receive the e-vignette through email.
The toll system will then register your vehicle’s details, including your e-vignette. The cameras on the motorways and expressways will record your license plate and check it with the system.
Purchase an electronic vignette beforehand and travel the Slovak toll roads legally!
Who needs a vignette in Slovakia?
Check the vignette requirements for different categories of vehicles:
- Vehicles up to 3.5 t: two-track vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons or category M1 two-track vehicles – it does not matter what their maximum technically permissible total weight is;
- Vehicle assembly up to 3.5 t: two-track vehicle combination that does not exceed 3.5 tons (for example, vehicle + towed vehicle);
- Vehicle assembly over 3.5 t: two-track vehicle combination (for example, vehicle + towed vehicle) including the categories M1, N1 vehicle, and categories O1 and O2 towed vehicle if the vehicle combination’s maximum technically permissible total weight is over 3.5 tons.
Prices of Slovakian vignettes for 2023
Vignette types
There are four types of electronic vignette for the Slovak Republic. Explore them and decide which vignette type fits you best:
- a 10-day vignette: a vignette is valid for 10 days from the date chosen during the purchase;
- a 30-day vignette: a vignette can be used for 30 days from the date indicated during the purchase;
- a 365-day vignette: a vignette stays effective for 365 days; the validity is counted from the date specified during the purchase;
- annual vignette: a vignette remains valid for one year; the period of effectiveness is counted from January 1, of a given calendar year or from the date of the vignette’s purchase until January 31, of the following calendar year.
Important! If you purchase a 10-day or 30-day vignette in December, you will be able to use it in January of the following year until the end of its effectiveness period.
How to buy a digital vignette for Slovakia?
The Slovak vignette can be obtained online or in self-service vending machines. Your license plate number will be immediately registered in the toll system of Slovakia as an independent service provider.
Follow this application guide to obtain an electronic vignette in 3 steps:
- Choose the type of e-vignette and provide the category and registration number of your vehicle.
- Make the payment. Cover the fees using one of the online payment methods.
- Check your inbox. You will receive your e-vignette via email. You can head to Slovakia, as the vignette is valid from its issue.
Vignette routes and tolls
If you go to the Slovak Republic and plan to use its motorways and expressways, you need to register your license plate. If you enter a toll road without a valid vignette, you may be fined.
Check the list of toll sections in Slovakia:
- D1 – Bratislava, Vajnory – Liet. Lúčka – 185 km
- D1 – Dubná Skala – Turany – 17 km
- D1 – Ivachnová – Bidovce – 186 km
- D2 – Brodské (SK/CZ) – Bratislava, Lamač – 55 km
- D2 – Bratislava, Jarovce – Čunovo (SK/HU) – 9 km
- D3 – Hričovské Podhradie – Žilina, Brodno – 13 km
- D3 – Čadca, Bukov – Skalité (SK/PL) – 21 km
- D4 – Jarovce (SK/AT) – Bratislava, Jarovce – 2 km
- D4 – Bratislava, Jarovce – Bratislava, Petržalka – 2,2 km
- D4 – Bratislava, Jarovce – Bratislava, Juh – 4,3 km
- D4 – Bratislava, Juh – Ivanka, Západ – 15,1 km
- D4 – Bratislava, Rača – Bratislava, Vajnory – 2 km
- R1 – Trnava – Ban. Bystrica, Kremnička – 158 km
- R1A – Nitra, Západ – Nitra, Kynek – 2 km
- R2 – Lovčica, Trubín – Žiar nad Hronom – 5 km
- R2 – Zvolen, Západ – Zvolen, Centrum – 3 km
- R2 – Zvolen, Východ – Kriváň – 18 km
- R4 – Košice, Juh – Milhosť (SK/HU) – 14 km
- R6 – Púchov, Juh – Dolné Kočkovce – 1 km
- R7 – Bratislava, Slovnaftská – Bratislava, Juh – 6 km
- R7 – Bratislava, Juh – Holice – 25,2 km
Penalties
There are gantries with a monitoring system checking the vehicle’s license plates on the roads. It compares the vehicle’s registration number plate with the information available in the system, so if you don’t have an electronic vignette, it will be immediately reported. Mobile patrols of the Slovak road operator also monitor the vignettes.
That’s why it is extremely easy to check whether the vehicle has a vignette, so the highway police can stop your car any minute and fine you 150 Euro should you not have an effective e-vignette.
Slovak e-vignette’s costs cover highway patrol assistance, which includes towing and assistance to drivers who have run out of fuel or need vehicle repairs.
Benefits of Slovak e-vignettes
- You don’t have to stick a physical vignette to your car and damage the screen when removing it.
- The application process for an electronic vignette is quick and simple.
- E-vignettes are always available, so you don’t have to worry that they can be sold out like physical vignettes.
- Secure online registration for your e-vignette is guaranteed.
- No stopping at petrol stations to buy a vignette.
- No waiting in lines.
FAQ
Who must buy a vignette for Slovakia?
You must buy a vignette if you are going to use certain parts of the Slovak motorways and expressways, and the total weight of your vehicle is up to 3.5 t. You should get an additional vignette for the trailer if the combination’s weight (car + trailer) is more than 3.5 t.
When do I need to buy a Slovak vignette?
It is necessary for you to purchase a vignette in advance of your trip to Slovakia, as an e-vignette is not available at each road entrance and border crossing.
How long do I have to wait for my e-vignette to be active?
The Slovak vignette is obtained in a speedy and straightforward way, so you’ll be able to use your vignette soon after applying.
Where can I obtain a vignette for Slovakia?
You can obtain a vignette by submitting an application on the website. Just fill out the form, cover the fees, and check the email address – the e-vignette will be delivered to your email address – there is no need to glue the vignette to the window.
Should my Slovak e-vignette be printed?
You don’t have to make a paper copy of an e-vignette, it’s enough to save the document on your working device.
Do I need to obtain an e-vignette for my motorcycle?
You don’t need a Slovak e-vignette if you are going to use a motorcycle. They are only required for four-wheel vehicles.
Is an additional e-vignette necessary for my trailer?
The additional e-vignette is obligatory if the total weight of the combination (vehicle + trailer) exceeds 3.5 t. Should the combination with a gross vehicle weight be up to 3.5 tons, the Slovak vignette is necessary only for a towing vehicle.
What are the fines for driving without a valid vignette in Slovakia?
If you drive the toll roads without a valid vignette, you may be fined 150 Euro. Purchase a motorway vignette in an electronic form and ensure stress-free travel.
How long is a Slovak e-vignette valid for?
The Slovak e-vignette’s validity period depends on the type: there are vignettes valid for 10 days, 30 days, 365 days, and an annual vignette effective from January 1 of a given calendar year/from the purchase date until January 31, of the next calendar year.