What is a Moldovan vignette, and why do you need one?
A vignette is a road-use charge for vehicles registered outside Moldova that enter or transit the country. The payment is confirmed electronically for a specific validity period.
Driving without a valid vignette can result in a fine, so it’s worth sorting it out before you cross the border. At Avignette.com, you can purchase your Moldova e-vignette in advance for your selected validity period.
Why you need one
- Legal requirement: driving without a valid vignette is an offence under Moldova’s Contravention Code and can result in a fine.
- Broad coverage: Moldova’s vignette is not limited to motorways and applies to foreign-registered vehicles subject to the road-use charge.
- Avoiding delays: fines, and the roadside checks that can accompany them, can disrupt a trip and cost more than the vignette itself.
Which roads require a vignette?
Moldova’s vignette is not a motorway-only charge. It applies to foreign-registered vehicles entering or transiting the country, with the applicable road-use tax established under Moldova’s legislation.
Key national (‘magistral’) roads covered include:
- M1: Ukraine → Dubăsari – Chișinău – Leușeni → Romania
- M2: Chișinău – Orhei – Soroca → Ukraine
- M2.1: M2 – Cosăuți
- M3: Chișinău – Cimișlia – Comrat – Vulcănești → Romania
- M3.1: M3 – Comrat East
- M4: Tiraspol – Dubăsari – Rîbnița – Hristovaia → Ukraine
- M5: Ukraine → Edineț – Bălți – Chișinău – Tiraspol → Ukraine
The vignette applies to foreign-registered vehicles entering or transiting Moldova. Travelers heading toward Transnistria should check current local entry and travel requirements separately.
Moldova e-vignette prices by vehicle type
- The passenger-car tariff is only one part of Moldova’s e-vignette system. Buses and trucks have their own official rates, so drivers of larger vehicles should not use the passenger-car prices when calculating their trip costs.
- For buses with 9–24 seats, the official rates are €6 for 1 day, €24 for 7 days, €48 for 30 days, €120 for 90 days and €480 for 12 months. Buses with more than 25 seats pay €7 for 1 day, €28 for 7 days, €56 for 30 days, €140 for 90 days and €560 for 12 months.
- Trucks and road tractors up to 3.5 tonnes cost €5 for 1 day, €20 for 7 days, €40 for 30 days, €100 for 90 days and €400 for 12 months. Vehicles from 3.5 to 10 tonnes pay €8 for 1 day, €32 for 7 days, €64 for 30 days, €160 for 90 days and €640 for 12 months. Vehicles from 10 to 40 tonnes pay €11 for 1 day, €55 for 7 days, €112 for 30 days, €280 for 90 days and €1,120 for 12 months.
- These separate tariffs make it particularly important to select the correct vehicle category before payment. Using the passenger-car rate for a bus or truck can leave the vehicle without the required road-use payment.
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Vignette validity options and 2026 prices
Moldova’s official e-Vinieta tariff schedule sets the applicable fees in euro. For passenger cars and attached trailers, the available periods are 7, 15, 30, 90 and 180 days, with a €180 charge for each consecutive 180-day period after the first 180 days.
| Validity | Price (passenger car) |
| 7 days | €4 |
| 15 days | €8 |
| 30 days | €16 |
| 90 days | €45 |
| 180 days | €85 |
| Each further 180-day period | €180 |
There is no single annual product for foreign-registered vehicles; the maximum single purchase is 180 days. For continuous coverage beyond that, you simply buy a further 180-day vignette back-to-back, each priced at €180 per period, including any incomplete period following the first 180 days.
Most short-term visitors choose the 7-day or 15-day option. It’s worth matching the vignette’s duration to your actual visit; letting it lapse while you’re still in the country is treated the same as never having bought one.
Vehicle categories and vignette requirements
The fee depends on the vehicle category, based on the classification shown on the purchase form at evinieta.gov.md:
| Vehicle category | Vignette required? |
| Motorcycles, mopeds | No |
| Passenger cars (tariff position 8703) | Yes |
| Buses with 9–24 seats | Yes |
| Buses with more than 25 seats | Yes |
| Trucks/road tractors up to 3.5 t | Yes |
| Trucks/road tractors, 3.5 t – 10 t | Yes |
| Trucks/road tractors, 10 t – 40 t | Yes |
Motorcycles and mopeds are the only vehicle types fully exempt from the requirement. A trailer towed behind a passenger car needs its own separate vignette, purchased in the same category and for the same period as the towing vehicle; this is a detail worth double-checking if you’re travelling with a caravan, since it differs from the towing arrangements used in several other European vignette systems.
Pricing for heavier vehicles, trucks and road tractors above 3.5 tonnes, and buses with 9 or more seats, is calculated separately from the standard passenger-car table above; operators of these vehicles should check the current rates directly on evinieta.gov.md rather than assume the car pricing applies.
What information do you need to buy a vignette?
The official Moldova e-Vinieta system asks for several details before payment. You need to select the vehicle’s country of origin, enter the registration number and provide the vehicle identification number (VIN). The system also asks for user information, including the user’s country and identification details, together with an email address.
Before submitting the payment, check the registration number, country of origin, VIN, activation date and selected validity period carefully. These details are important because the vignette is linked to the vehicle information entered during the purchase process. Keeping the electronic confirmation after payment is also advisable in case you need to demonstrate that the road-use charge was paid.
Check your details before payment
Before completing your Moldova e-vignette purchase, carefully review all vehicle and trip information. The registration number, country of registration, vehicle identification number (VIN), vehicle category, activation date and validity period should match your documents and travel plans. Even a small error in the registration number or country code can create problems when you need to prove that the road-use charge was paid.
It is also important to choose the correct validity period. Short trips can usually be covered by the 7-day or 15-day options, while longer journeys may require a 30-, 90- or 180-day vignette. If you expect to remain in Moldova beyond the selected period, arrange additional coverage before the existing vignette expires.
After payment, keep the electronic confirmation and purchase details until your journey is complete. Having the confirmation available makes it easier to demonstrate that the required vignette was purchased for the correct vehicle and period.
How to purchase a Moldovan vignette online
Avignette.com’s online system lets you buy a Moldova e-vignette from anywhere, ahead of your trip:
- Select vehicle type: choose the category that matches your vehicle.
- Choose calculation mode: “Calculate automatically” or “Order individual vignettes.”
- Enter start date: select the activation date for your vignette.
- Enter end date: aligned with your planned validity period.
- Compare options: review and select the vignette that matches your trip.
- Add to cart: confirm your selection.
- Enter details: your personal and vehicle information, including the exact registration number.
- Payment: complete your purchase through our secure payment gateway.
- Receive confirmation: your vignette payment is confirmed electronically for the selected activation date and validity period.
Buy your Moldova e-vignette online
You can purchase your Moldova e-vignette online through Avignette.com before your trip. Buying online in advance lets you select the appropriate vehicle category, validity period, activation date, and enter your vehicle details before traveling.
Exempt vehicles
- Diplomatic missions, consular offices and their personnel, for qualifying vehicles and attached trailers.
- Vehicles covered by an international road-transport authorization that provides an exemption from road taxes.
- Foreign military vehicles covered by applicable international treaties.
Always check the specific exemption criteria before travelling, since eligibility can depend on registration details rather than just the vehicle type.
How tolls are controlled on Moldovan roads
Enforcement authorities can check whether foreign-registered vehicles have paid the required vignette, so keep your electronic confirmation accessible throughout your stay in case you need to demonstrate that the road-use charge was paid.
Fines for driving without a vignette
Under Article 287³ of Moldova’s Contravention Code, fines for failing to pay the required vignette range from 2,250 to 9,000 MDL, depending on the violation and whether it is repeated. Paying the fine does not remove the obligation to pay the vignette.
These fines are in addition to the cost of the vignette itself, which you’ll still need to purchase to continue driving legally. To avoid them, make sure your vignette is valid for your entire stay before you set off, and renew it before it lapses if your trip runs long.
Vignette requirements for rental cars in Moldova
- Check with the rental company whether the vehicle already has a valid vignette before driving.
- Customer responsibility: If the rental company does not provide a valid vignette, you’ll need to purchase one before driving.
Always ask about vignette coverage when renting, since assuming it’s included and being wrong can mean an unexpected fine.
Looking ahead: Moldova’s EU accession and the vignette system
Moldova achieved EU candidate status in 2022, and accession negotiations are ongoing as of 2026.
For detailed information on toll fees, vignette requirements, and environmental stickers across Europe, Avignette.com offers a straightforward guide alongside the ability to buy the vignettes and stickers you need, helping you get ready for your European road trip.
Planning your route through Moldova
Most travellers encounter Moldova’s vignette system in one of two ways: as a short transit crossing between Romania and Ukraine, or as a dedicated visit to Chișinău and the surrounding wine regions. For a short transit through Moldova, a 7-day vignette at €4 may be sufficient if your entire stay falls within the seven-day validity period. For a longer visit, choose a validity period that covers your planned stay and arrange additional coverage before the existing vignette expires.
If your itinerary changes and you end up staying longer than planned, it’s cheaper and simpler to buy a fresh vignette for the additional days than to risk driving on an expired one; the fine for even a short lapse can be many times the cost of the vignette itself, and a roadside check is not the moment you want to discover the difference.
