Essentials
- Vignettes are mandatory on all motorways and national roads in Bulgaria.
- All vehicles under 3.5 tonnes GVW, including trailers, must have a valid vignette.
- Motorcycles are exempt from Bulgarian tolls.
- BG Toll is the official operator of the Bulgarian toll system.
No need to print your vignette!
Once purchased, your vignette will be sent to you by email in a PDF file and will also be available in the Autopay app.
Bulgarian Toll Roads Map
Most of the roads in Bulgaria, including motorways and expressways, require a valid vignette.
See the map below for toll areas:
Bulgarian Vignettes Are there toll-free roads?
Only local roads and city bypasses are toll-free in Bulgaria. All main highways require a vignette.
Categories & Validity
Since 2019, all vignettes in Bulgaria have been electronic and linked to your vehicle's number plate. No physical stickers are used.
| Category | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|
| K3 | Passenger cars up to 3.5t |
| K3 (trailers/campers) | Trailers/camper vans over 3.5t combined weight |
Heavier vehicles (>3.5t) are charged based on distance and emissions class in the BG Toll system.
Bulgarian Vignettes Validity
- Weekend vignette - valid from Friday 12:00 to Sunday 23:59
- 7-day vignette - valid for 7 days from time of purchase
- 30-day vignette - valid for 30 calendar days from purchase
- 3-month vignette - valid for 3 calendar months from purchase
- Annual vignette - valid for 1 year from time of purchase
Editing & Fines
Bulgarian Vignettes Editing
Unfortunately, you cannot edit any of the e-vignette details after purchase.
You cannot change start dates or transfer the vignette to another vehicle. You cannot cancel it either. If a vignette is purchased with incorrect details, a new one must be bought with the correct information.
All of the data within Bulgarian vignettes must be correct before payment.
Bulgarian Vignettes Control of use
In Bulgaria, vignette usage is monitored and controlled by camera systems and mobile patrols.
The Bulgarian roads are operated by 295 fixed cameras and 105 cars, which control vehicles on a 24/7 basis. The Bulgarian system checks the registration number of the car and verifies whether the e-vignette has been paid or not. The same goes for the correct type of charge.
Control of the payment of vignette and toll is carried out by the employees of the National Toll Administration, the Ministry of Interior, as well as the Customs Agency when the road vehicle leaves the territory of Bulgaria via a border crossing point.
Bulgarian Vignettes Fines
If you have not paid a vignette charge (road vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes) in Bulgaria, you will most likely be subject to a penalty.
- Fines in Bulgaria range from 300 BGN to 3000 BGN (€150 - €1500)
- First-time offenders may pay a compensatory fee (~€36) and buy a vignette on the spot
Don't risk a fine!
Order your Bulgarian motorway vignette by clicking the button below. Select the right vignette type and pay securely online. A payment confirmation will be sent to your email.
Buy a Bulgarian vignetteFrequently Asked Questions:
1. Who is exempt from tolls in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, motorcycles and certain disabled drivers or families with disabled children may be exempt. Please note that an application is required beforehand.
2. How to enter special characters in licence plates?
To enter special letters, use uppercase, no spaces or dashes. You can also replace Č, Ć, Ž, Š, Đ with C, Z, S, D.
Ä, Ö, Ü must remain unchanged.
3. Do I need to print my vignette?
No. It will be emailed as a PDF and available in the Autopay app.
4. Do I need to buy a vignette for rental cars?
If rented in Bulgaria, the rental company should include a valid vignette. If rented abroad, you must buy one yourself.
5. Can a vignette be transferred to another car?
No. Each vignette is assigned to one vehicle and cannot be transferred or refunded.