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Moldova Motorway Vignette Complete Guide

System: Vignette-based road fee for light vehicles
Coverage: National road network including R-roads and M-roads across Republic of Moldova
Currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL); some fees also quoted in EUR
Technology: Physical vignette sticker + electronic registration; ANPR enforcement on key corridors
Operator: Agenția de Stat a Drumurilor (State Roads Agency of Moldova)

Do I Need a Vignette for Moldova? 2026 Update

Yes, if your vehicle is foreign-registered. Moldova's road vignette (vinietă) applies only to vehicles registered outside Moldova — Moldovan-registered vehicles are not required to purchase one. Motorcycles are exempt regardless of registration. Driving on Moldova's roads in a foreign-registered vehicle without a valid vignette results in on-the-spot fines.

Key Reality: Moldova's vignette is among the most affordable in Eastern Europe. A 7-day vignette for a foreign passenger car costs approximately €4, making it a negligible cost for transit travellers crossing from Romania to Ukraine or vice versa. A trailer towed behind the vehicle needs its own separate vignette at the same price category

2026 Update: Moldova's State Roads Agency confirmed vignette rate schedules effective from January 2026 with marginal adjustments tied to the national inflation index. The e-vignette system remains the primary purchase method for both residents and international visitors.

Moldova Toll Costs: Current Rates

Moldova operates a road charging systems: a vignette for light vehicles and the Vignette (Vinietă) is for ALL foreign-registered vehicles.

Vignette Rates by Vehicle Class and Duration (2026)

Vehicle Category	7 Days (MDL / EUR)	30 Days (MDL / EUR)	90 Days (MDL / EUR)
Category A — Motorcycles	0 MDL / €0	0 MDL / €0	0 MDL / €0
Category B — Vehicles with trailer (combined up to 3.5 t)	~80.56 MDL / €4	~322.26 MDL / €16	~906.34 MDL / €45
Category C — Light vans and minibuses up to 3.5 t	~483.38 MDL / €24	~966.77 MDL / €48	~2416.92 MDL / €120

Note: EUR equivalents are approximate based on the early 2026 MDL/EUR exchange rate (~19.4 MDL per EUR). The actual EUR conversion at the point of sale may differ. All prices above reflect the 2026 schedule published by the Administrația Națională a Drumurilor

How to Pay Moldova Tolls

Moldova offers several channels for purchasing vignettes and paying heavy vehicle tolls. Foreign drivers should purchase the vignette before entering or immediately upon entering the country.

1. E-Vignette Online (vinieta.md):

• Official government portal at vinieta.md
• Available for both resident and foreign-registered vehicles
• Payment by card (Visa, Mastercard); vignette registered electronically to licence plate
• No physical sticker issued for online purchases — registration number is entered into the national database
• Can be purchased up to 30 days in advance of validity start date

2. Border Crossing Points:

• Vignettes sold at all major border crossing points with Romania and Ukraine
• Cash (MDL or EUR) and card accepted
• Officially, Moldova uses a fully electronic e-Vinieta system, so no physical sticker is issued
• Available at Albița, Sculeni, Leușeni, and other main crossings

3. Petrol Stations and Post Offices:

• Vignettes available at major petrol station chains across Moldova (Lukoil, Petrom, Tirex)
• Post office (Poșta Moldovei) branches also authorised to sell vignettes
• Cash and card accepted at most locations

4. Heavy Vehicle Toll (Drumuri Platform):

• Operators register their vehicles on the Drumuri (drumuri.md) platform
• Accounts can be pre-loaded; invoicing also available for registered fleet operators
• Enforcement via weigh-in-motion stations and mobile road police units

To calculate toll costs for your vehicle type and route across Moldova, use the TollGuru toll calculator:

Moldova Toll Calculator

Recent Changes (2026)

Vignette Rate Adjustments:

• 2026 schedule introduced marginal increases of 5–8% across all vignette categories, reflecting Moldovan inflation and road maintenance cost increases
• Category B (passenger car) annual vignette increased to approx. 900 MDL effective January 2026
• No structural changes to vignette duration tiers; 7-day, 30-day, 90-day, and annual options remain available

Heavy Vehicle Toll Revision:

• Oversize load permit fees also revised upward; pre-approval now required for axle loads exceeding 10 tonnes

EU Integration Context:

• Moldova achieved EU candidate status in 2022 and accession negotiations are ongoing as of 2026; road charging harmonisation with EU standards (Euro Vignette Directive) is under long-term review
• No immediate changes to the vignette system are anticipated as a result of accession talks in 2026
• The Chișinău bypass (Centura Chișinău) partial sections completed in 2024–2025 are integrated into the national toll network

Enforcement Upgrades:

• ANPR camera enforcement expanded to the M3 (Chișinău–Odesa direction) and M2 (Chișinău–Bălți) corridors in 2025
• Driving without a valid vignette carries a tiered fine under Article 2873 of the Contravention Code: 2,250–3,000 MDL (~€117–156) if the vehicle was in Moldova over 7 days without proof of payment, rising to 3,000–9,000 MDL (~€156–469) for a repeat offense within the same year

Moldova Road Network Overview

Moldova's road network is organised into M-roads (magistrale, national arterials) and R-roads (republicane, regional roads), all subject to the vignette requirement. The total national road network subject to charges spans approximately 3,600 km of M and R roads.

Key corridors subject to vignette:

• M1: It links Chișinău strictly westward to the Romanian border at Leușen
• M2: The M2 runs north from Chișinău through Orhei and Soroca, terminating at the Ukrainian border crossing checkpoint in Cosăuți
• M3: It runs south through Comrat to the Giurgiulești port/border tripoint
• M4: The M4 runs exclusively along the eastern side of the Nistru River entirely inside Transnistrian-controlled territory (linking Tiraspol, Dubăsari, and Rîbnița)
• M5: It runs from the northern border at Criva, down through Bălți and Chișinău, all the way southeast to Tiraspol

Transnistria note: The breakaway Transnistrian region controls road segments along the M1 east of the Nistru river. Road users transiting through Transnistria should be aware that Moldovan vignettes are generally not checked within the region, but must be valid upon re-entry into Republic of Moldova-controlled territory.

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

• Transit by car (Romania to Ukraine via M1, ~230 km): a 7-day vignette at ~€4 covers the full transit — one of the lowest road-use costs in Europe
• Longer stays: the 30-day vignette at ~€16 is recommended for visitors staying up to a month
• Fuel costs are moderate by European standards; petrol prices approximately 27–30 MDL/litre (~€1.40–1.55/litre) in 2026

Toll-Free Roads:

• Local and communal roads (L and C designations) are not subject to vignette requirements
• Urban streets within city limits are toll-free; the vignette applies to the inter-urban national road network only

Border Crossing Tips:

• Purchase the e-vignette at vinieta.md before arrival to avoid queues at the border
• The vignette validity period begins on the date selected at purchase, not the date of crossing
• Romanian-registered vehicles coming from the west should select the start date to match their planned border crossing date
• Print or save the e-vignette confirmation — while the system is electronic, Moldovan road police may ask for proof of purchase

Moldova vs. Neighbouring Countries

Moldova's vignette system is one of the most affordable in the Eastern European region. The table below compares Moldova with its direct neighbours and other nearby vignette countries for a passenger car (equivalent of one week / short-stay).

Country	System Type	Short-Stay Cost (Car)	Annual Cost (Car)
Moldova	Vignette (7-day / annual)	~€4.10 (7 days)	~€36 (annual)
Romania	Rovinieta e-vignette	~€3 (7 days)	~€28 (annual)
Ukraine	Point tolls (limited network)	Variable per toll point	No annual pass
Hungary	e-matrica vignette	~€15 (10 days)	~€145 (annual)
Bulgaria	e-vignette	~€11 (7 days)	~€97 (annual)
Slovakia	e-vignette	~€15.50 (10 days)	~€55 (annual)
Belarus	BelToll distance-based + vignette	Variable per km	Annual vignette option available

Frequently Asked Questions

Do foreign vehicles need a Moldova vignette?

Yes. All foreign-registered vehicles — including those from EU member states — must purchase a valid vignette before using Moldova's national road network. There is no exemption for EU vehicles or short-duration visits.

Is the Moldovan vignette accepted in Transnistria?

Transnistria is not under the control of the Moldovan government, and Moldovan vignettes are not formally enforced within the breakaway region. However, a valid Moldovan vignette is required when re-entering Republic of Moldova-controlled territory after transiting Transnistria.

Can I buy the vignette at the border?

Yes. Physical vignettes are sold at all major border crossings with Romania and Ukraine. However, purchasing the e-vignette online at vinieta.md before arrival is faster and avoids queues at the border.

What is the fine for driving without a vignette?

As of 2026, the fine for driving on a vignette-required road without a valid vignette is 1,000 MDL (approximately €52). Road police may impose the fine on the spot. Foreign-registered vehicles are not exempt.

Does the vignette cover all roads in Moldova?

The vignette is required on M-roads (national motorways and arterials) and R-roads (republican roads). Local communal and village roads are toll-free and do not require a vignette. Urban streets within city limits are also not subject to the vignette requirement.

Are electric vehicles exempt from the vignette?

No. As of 2026, Moldova does not offer a vignette exemption for electric or hybrid vehicles. All vehicle categories must purchase the appropriate vignette class based on vehicle type and weight, regardless of fuel type.

Do trucks need a vignette or a distance toll?

Trucks over 3.5 tonnes in Moldova require a time-based e-vignette, not a distance-based toll system.

Useful Links & Resources

Neighbouring Country Toll Pages:

• Romania Motorway Vignette — Rovinieta e-vignette guide for vehicles entering from the west
• Ukraine Toll Roads — Road toll information for vehicles transiting to/from Ukraine

Regional Vignette Countries:

• Hungary Motorway Vignette — e-matrica system for westward connections
• Bulgaria Tolls & E-Vignette — vignette system for south-western routes
• Slovakia Motorway Vignette — e-vignette for routes through Central Europe
• Poland Motorway Tolls — toll roads for routes into Northern Europe
• Serbia Toll Roads — point-based tolls for Balkans routing
• Belarus BelToll — electronic toll system for north-eastern routing

Official Resources:

• State Roads Agency of Moldova (Agenția de Stat a Drumurilor)
• E-vignette Purchase Portal
• Heavy Vehicle Toll Platform

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