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Buy a Vignette for the Czech Republic - 100% Online & Digital
Buy VignetteSince the beginning of 2021, a new regulation has become effective for motorists in the Czech Republic. It is now only possible to buy the vignette for the Czech Republic online. The vignette in form of a sticker, as you might be familiar with from previous trips, was abolished with the new regulation. Like in Slovenia, Bulgaria, and other EU countries, only the e-vignette is now available in the Czech Republic. For travelers who used to stop at one of the nearby gas stations, this will certainly lead to a change in thinking at first. However, the electronic vignette has several advantages that drivers will certainly not want to do without. We will present all the important information about the vignette and online purchase.
Do I need a vignette in the Czech Republic?
The question of whether you need to buy a vignette to drive through the Czech Republic is superfluous for most travelers. Vacationers want to reach their destination - either in the Czech Republic or in a neighbouring country - as quickly as possible and without detours. To this end, most drivers use the country's motorways and expressways. In the Czech Republic, all roads designated Dálnice "D" (motorways) and Rychlostní silnice "R" (expressways) are subject to tolls. On rural roads, motor vehicles are exempt from the toll. On the way, you will not be informed about the toll roads by signs. Only the roads that are toll-free have special signs titled "Bez Poplatku".
Motorways in the Czech Republic: Buy the digital Czech vignette securely online
If you used to have your motorway vignette on your windscreen, you can now buy the proof of use quickly and easily online. All it takes is a few clicks and before you know it, you'll receive a confirmation by e-mail. However, the fact that you will receive all the documents you need for your journey within a few minutes is not the only advantage of the digital vignette for the Czech Republic. In the future, you will no longer have to make an extra stop and wait in long lines at one of the sales points. A cell phone and a credit card are all you need to buy the vignette from the comfort of your car. Just go online, fill in all the necessary details and the payment confirmation will follow shortly afterward!
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Select the vignette (validity)
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Provide information (license plate number and country of registration)
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Enter name and e-mail address (for shipping)
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Select payment method (credit card, PayPal, Klarna, etc.)
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Complete payment and check e-mail inbox
Gas stations along the way
If you don't want to break your old habits despite the easy online process, you have the option of purchasing the e-vignette for the Czech Republic at one of the gas stations along the way. However, you must be careful not to buy the vignette too late. If you drive on the Czech motorways and expressways without a vignette you will face a fine. There are also self-service machines at gas stations or near the border, which can be used to purchase the vignette.
At the ADAC
Many German car drivers assume that you can also buy a Czech vignette in digital form at the ADAC. However, this is not correct. The automobile club is not one of the sales points.
Edalnice
The edalnice.cz website is an official local provider. However, compared to the previous site mentioned, there are limitations when it comes to payment options. You can choose between a payment card and a bank transfer.
Caution: if you choose the latter, you must consider the exchange rate. If the wrong amount is transferred, it can lead to a chargeback - and thus to problems on the Czech roads.
Buy VignetteWhich period should the vignette be valid for?
Before placing the online vignette in the shopping cart, you must decide on a validity period. The special aspect of the "new" e-vignettes is that there is no consumer protection period. The validity starts immediately after the online purchase has been successfully completed. So, nothing stands in the way of your journey through the Czech Republic!
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10-day vignette
The 10-day vignette is the option usually chosen by holidaymakers. It is suitable for drivers who are either only planning a short stay or are not staying in the Czech Republic at all.
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Monthly vignette
The "1-month" option is available to drivers who are either staying in the Czech Republic for several weeks or are traveling through the country again at a later stage to return to Germany.
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Yearly vignette
The "new" vignette for 1 year is no longer tied to a full calendar year. The period of use (365 days) can be chosen freely. That’s the perfect option if you travel to or through the Czech Republic not just once, but several times a year.
Online Vignette: These are the current prices
The current price for the e-vignette depends on its validity. The vignette for one month is the cheapest. The table below lists the costs in Czech crowns and Euros.
| Vignette | Preis | Vermittlungskosen | Total |
| 10 Day Vignette | € 10.53 | € 9.42 | € 19.95 |
| 1 Month vignette | € 16.77 | € 8.18 | € 24.95 |
| 1 Year Vignette | € 89.70 | € 15.25 | € 104.95 |
Which vehicles do not need a vignette for the Czech Republic?
The regulations described above regarding the requirement to have a vignette only apply to certain vehicles. These are motorcycles, passenger cars, or "light" motor homes - in fact, all vehicles with a total weight of up to 3.5 tons. If you plan to use the Czech motorways or expressways with a different vehicle, you should take the following regulations into account.
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Vehicles over 3.5 tons
Vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tons are not required to have a vignette. However, this does not mean that "heavy" vehicles can use certain sections of the route after the border crossing free of charge. The Czech system stipulates that tolls for trucks are calculated based on the distance traveled. The so-called distance toll is measured with the help of a small box ("billien") installed in the front part of the vehicle.
Vehicles with alternative drive systems
There are indeed some exceptions in the Czech Republic as far as the obligation to have a vignette is concerned. Cars with electric drive, plug-in hybrids, or hydrogen cars are exempted from the motorway toll. However, a special form must be at hand during possible spot-checks by the police.