Vignette for driving in Bulgaria in 2026
Bulgaria E-Vignette (Updated for 2026)
Editor’s note: This page was reviewed and updated in January 2026 following Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro (€). Current vignette rules are presented at the top of the page. Historical information is preserved below for archive purposes.
2026 E-Vignette Requirements
E-vignettes are required for all vehicles on roads marked with this sign:
2026 E-Vignette Prices (Cars Under 3.5 Tons)
A valid electronic vignette (e-vignette) is mandatory for driving on Bulgarian motorways and national roads for vehicles with a total technically permissible maximum weight of up to 3.5 tons.
Since 2019, Bulgaria operates an electronic vignette system only. There are no physical stickers. Compliance is checked automatically via license-plate recognition cameras.
Which vehicles need an e-vignette?
An e-vignette is required for:
- Passenger cars
- Motorcycles
- Light vans and campervans up to 3.5 tons
Vehicles over 3.5 tons do not use vignettes and are subject to the distance-based BG Toll system.
E-vignette validity types
- Weekend vignette – valid from Friday 12:00 to Sunday 23:59
- Weekly vignette – valid for 7 consecutive days
- Monthly vignette
- 3-month vignette
- Annual vignette
- One-day vignette – available from 3 February 2026
Prices and currency
Following Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro (€), vignette prices are published in euros. Rates may change periodically.
For the most accurate and current prices, always consult the official BG Toll system:
https://www.bgtoll.bg/en/e-vignette
Fines and enforcement
Driving without a valid e-vignette may result in an administrative fine or compensatory fee. Enforcement is carried out via fixed and mobile cameras using automatic number-plate recognition.
Where to buy an e-vignette
1. Official Website
www.bgtoll.bg
2. Mobile Apps
- 📱 iOS: Search “BgToll” on App Store
- 📱 Android: Download on Google Play
3. Gas Stations & Retailers
Available at all major chains: Lukoil, OMV, Shell, EKO, Rompetrol.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need an e-vignette for city driving?
No. An e-vignette is required only for driving on motorways and national roads included in the paid road network. City streets and most local roads do not require a vignette.
Can I buy an e-vignette in advance?
Yes. You can purchase an e-vignette in advance and select a future start date when buying online or via the official app.
Is the vignette linked to the car or the driver?
The e-vignette is linked to the vehicle’s license plate number, not to the driver.
What happens if I enter Bulgaria without a vignette?
If you use a toll road without a valid e-vignette, you may receive a fine or be required to pay a compensatory fee.
Do electric vehicles need an e-vignette?
Yes. Electric vehicles are also required to have an e-vignette. Discount policies may apply and are published on the official BG Toll webs
Archive (Pre-2026)
Archive information – not valid any more since 01.01.2019
The information about Vignette in Bulgaria below is not valid any more and is kept for archive purposes only
New since 01 January 2019 – vignette will be e-vignette only
As of January 1, 2019, e-vignette will be introduced in Bulgaria for the use of the national payed road network. From this date on all new vignettes will be only available as e-vignentte only and can be purchased online. There is no longer need to put a sticker on the windscreen of the vehicle
New since 2019 – weekend vignette type
There is a new weekeend vignette type since 2019 for cars only. The weekend vignette is valid from 12:00 h (noon) on Friday to 24:00 on Sunday. The price of the weekend vignette is BGN 9.00
New since 2018 – validation date on vignette sticker
For the first time the annual vignette in Bulgaria will be valid for a
period of one year from the date of it’s validation (this date is indicated on the vignette), i.e. if 2 March 2018 is indicated on the vignette, it will be valid until 1 March 2019. When buying a vignette you will be asked for the vailidation date of the sticker – you can buy the vignette in January and set the start date of the validation in February for example.
New since 2015 – plate number registration
At the time of vignette puchase the buyer will be asked for the plate number of the vehicle. This plate number is then written on the receipt for the vignette, the receipt should be kept carefully as a proof of purchase.
How to buy a vignette in Bulgaria
When you buy a vignette it should be activated for the days you will need it. A vignette is being activated by a” punch system” and when you buy one you will be asked about the day it should be valid from. The weekly vignette is valid for seven calendar days from the day it has been activated from. A monthly vignette is valid for 31 calender days – for example if you buy a montly vignette on 15 of July it will be valid till 15th of August. Things are different with the annual vignette. It is valid for the calender year only – this means that if you buy one annual vignette in October it will be valid untill end of December only (annual vignettes are valid now until 31. January, but this might change in the future).
The day on which the vignette sticker is purchased must not always be the day of the start of its validity. The vignette can be purchased in advance of the desire of the customer. The important thing is that the actual date of its start of validity will be punched.
Affixing the vignette sticker
A vignette sticker is only valid once it has been properly affixed to the vehicle. The mere purchase or possession of a toll sticker does NOT satisfy the requirements for proper payment of the toll. After removing the foil backing, the vignette sticker must be placed without damage directly onto the inside of the windscreen in a location (down right when facing the screen) which is clearly visible from outside the vehicle, where it can be inspected. Short-term toll stickers (1-week and 7-day stickers) must be punched prior to being affixed. Vignette stickers which are not punched or which are not affixed to the vehicle are invalid and one must expect penalties in the event of an inspection. The lower part of the vignette sticker (counterfoil with the serial number) must be retained as a proof of purchase.
New since 2012 – plate number not required any longer
Before affixing the vignette on the windscreen the plate number of the vehicle must be written on the vignette – in the field in the top right corner of the sticker. Only vignette stickers with correct plate number are valid. The sticker must be punched to mark the period of validity.
Types of vignettes and prices for 2018
Prices of road tax vignettes for cars with non-Bulgarian plates:
| Weekly vignette – 2018 | Monthly vignette – 2018 |
| EUR 8,00 | EUR 15,00 |
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| 3 Month vignette – 2018 | Annual vignette -2018 |
| EUR 28,00 | EUR 50,00 |
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Types of vignettes and prices for 2017
Prices of road tax vignettes for cars with non-Bulgarian plates:
| 1 Week | 1 Month | Annual |
| EUR 8,00 | EUR 15,00 | EUR 50,00 |
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Types of vignettes and prices for 2016
Prices of road tax vignettes for cars with non-Bulgarian plates:
| 1 Week | 1 Month | Annual |
| EUR 8,00 | EUR 15,00 | EUR 50,00 |
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Types of vignettes and prices for 2015
Prices of road tax vignettes for cars with non-Bulgarian plates:
| 1 Week | 1 Month | Annual |
| EUR 5,00 | EUR 13,00 | EUR 34,00 |
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The vignette prises in Bulgaria in year 2015 are the same as in 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and haven’t been raised since 2011.
Types of vignettes and prices for 2014
Prices of road tax vignettes for cars with non-Bulgarian plates:
| 1 Week | 1 Month | Annual |
| EUR 5,00 | EUR 13,00 | EUR 34,00 |
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The vignette prises in Bulgaria in year 2014 are the same as in 2013, 2012 and 2011, and haven’t been raised since 2011.
Types of vignettes and prices for 2013
Prices of road tax vignettes for cars with non-Bulgarian plates:
| 1 Week | 1 Month | Annual |
| EUR 5,00 | EUR 13,00 | EUR 34,00 |
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The vignette prises in Bulgaria in year 2013 are the same as in 2012 and 2011, and haven’t been raised since 2011.
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