How to Buy the Austrian Vignette

8-Step Process

1. Confirm Vehicle Weight

   Under 3.5t: vignette. Over 3.5t: GO-Box. Check registration document.

2. Check Trailer

   Trailers need their own vignette. Purchase separately for the trailer's plate.

3. Choose Validity Period

   Use the Selection Matrix. When in doubt, choose longer.

4. Prepare Licence Plate

   Exact plate number from registration document. Include country prefix for foreign plates.

5. Access Official Portal

   shop.asfinag.at only. Avoid unofficial resellers.

6. Complete Purchase

   Enter plate, select type, choose start date, pay. Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro.

7. Save Confirmation

   Save confirmation email with transaction reference. No physical document needed.

8. Verify Registration

   Check at asfinag.at before driving. Allow up to 18 hours in rare cases.

Preparation Checklist

• Registration document available
• Gross weight confirmed (<3.5t)
• Trailer status checked
• Vignette type selected via Matrix
• Exact plate noted
• Payment card ready
• Email confirmed
• Start date decided
• Special toll roads identified
• ASFINAG portal bookmarked
• Confirmation saved after purchase
• Verification completed

Exceptions

• Non-refundable once activated
• One active vignette per plate
• Motorcycles under 50cc: exempt
• Emergency/military vehicles: exempt
• Section tolls not covered
• Foreign plates: same rules
• Cannot transfer between vehicles
• Diplomatic vehicles: check with embassy