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Moldova <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldova Moldova Wikipedia] </ref>, an Eastern European country and former Soviet republic, has varied terrain including forests, rocky hills, and vineyards. You can pay tolls on toll roads in Moldova using an electronic vignette<ref name='vignette'>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-vignette What is Vignette]</ref>. You can purchase it online or at MAIB bank branches for various lengths of validity. Vignette is mandatory for vehicles like passenger cars, trailers, trucks, and buses. Motorcycles don’t need to pay toll charges.
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic Vignette (E-Vinieta) for ALL public roads<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Moldovan Leu (MDL) / Euro (EUR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Entire road network (unique in Europe)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Electronic license plate recognition + manual checkpoints
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== Tolls in Moldova ==
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Tolls are charged on the entire Moldovan road network and can be paid using an e-vignette. Vehicles which are not registered in Moldova are subject to buy an electronic vignette<ref name='vignette'></ref>.
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Use TollGuru [https://tollguru.com/vignette-diesel-calculator-moldova Toll Calculator to calculate fuel cost and toll rates in Moldova]
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need a Vignette for Moldova? 2025 Update</h2>
== Vignette Rates in Moldova in 2021 ==
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Electronic vignettes are mandatory on Moldova motorways.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Yes, absolutely.</strong> Moldova requires vignettes for ALL public roads - not just motorways. This makes it unique among European countries. Every foreign-registered vehicle (except motorcycles) must have a valid e-vignette before entering any public road in Moldova.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Critical Reality:</strong> Unlike other European countries where vignettes cover only highways, Moldova's system applies to the entire 12,730km road network including city streets (with some municipality exceptions).</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> With Moldova's EU candidate status granted in 2022 and ongoing accession negotiations, the vignette system continues with digital enhancements but unchanged comprehensive coverage requirements.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Moldova offers the most comprehensive vignette system in Europe, covering all public roads with relatively affordable rates compared to other EU countries.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Vignette Prices (2025)</h3>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Validity Period</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cars (up to 3.5t)</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">7 days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€5-8</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Higher rates apply</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All public roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">15 days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€8-12</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Higher rates apply</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All public roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">30 days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€12-18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Higher rates apply</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All public roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">90 days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€25-35</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Higher rates apply</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All public roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">180 days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€40-55</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Higher rates apply</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All public roads</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Important:</strong> Exact prices are set in Moldovan Leu (MDL) and updated annually. Current rates available at evinieta.gov.md.</p>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Category 1:</strong> Passenger cars (HS code 8703)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Category 2:</strong> Light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Category 3:</strong> Heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (subdivided 3.5-10t and 10-40t)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Category 4:</strong> Vehicles for passenger transport (9+ persons)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Trailers:</strong> Same price category as towing vehicle if combined weight exceeds 3.5t</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Moldova's electronic vignette system offers multiple purchase options with immediate digital validation.</p>
  
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  <caption>Vignette rates in Moldova in 2021</caption>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official Portal:</strong> evinieta.gov.md</li>
      <th>Validity</th>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Payment Methods:</strong> MPay, credit cards, online banking</li>
      <th>Cars, cars with trailers</th>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Third-Party Platforms:</strong> Various authorized European dealers</li>
      <th>Trucks up to 3.5 t</th>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Immediate Validity:</strong> Can start from purchase time or selected future date</li>
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    <td>7 days</td>
 
    <td>€ 4.00</td>
 
    <td>€ 5.00</td>
 
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    <td>15 days</td>
 
    <td>€ 8.00</td>
 
    <td>€ 20.00</td>
 
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    <td>30 days</td>
 
    <td>€ 16.00</td>
 
    <td>€ 40.00</td>
 
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    <td>90 days</td>
 
    <td>€ 45.00</td>
 
    <td>€ 100.00</td>
 
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    <td>180 days</td>
 
    <td>€ 85.00</td>
 
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    <td>12 months</td>
 
    <td>    -   </td>
 
    <td>€ 400.00</td>
 
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To get rates for all vehicle categories use [https://tollguru.com/vignette-diesel-calculator-moldova '''TollGuru Moldova Toll Calculator''']
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">MAIB Bank Branches:</strong> Moldova Agroindbank locations nationwide</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Border Crossings:</strong> Available at all international border points</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Petrol Stations:</strong> Vending machines at major fuel stations</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Self-Service Terminals:</strong> Located at strategic transport hubs</li>
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-moldova"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Calculate Moldova Tolls</button></a>
<a href="https://tollguru.com/vignette-diesel-calculator-moldova"><button type="button" class="custom-button button-orange">Moldova Toll Calculator</button></a>
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<li>Enhanced digital platform with improved evinieta.gov.md functionality</li>
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<li>Expanded international payment methods for foreign visitors</li>
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<li>Better coordination with EU border control systems</li>
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<li>Modernized camera surveillance network for automated enforcement</li>
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<li>Transport network harmonization with EU TEN-T standards</li>
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<li>Standard gauge railway connection planning (Ungheni-Chisinau)</li>
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<li>Cross-border coordination improvements with Romania</li>
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<li>Preparation for potential EU transport integration post-accession</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Manual Checkpoints:</strong> Regular roadside inspections by traffic police</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Automated Cameras:</strong> License plate recognition on major roads</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Border Controls:</strong> Entry/exit verification at customs points</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">24/7 Monitoring:</strong> Continuous electronic surveillance system</li>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No valid vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€219-285</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">50% if paid within 72 hours</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3,000-9,000 MDL</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€219-285</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">50% if paid within 72 hours</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">3,000-9,000 MDL</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Wrong vehicle category</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€219-285</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">50% if paid within 72 hours</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3,000-9,000 MDL</td>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">M1:</strong> Chisinau – Leușeni – Romania border (main European corridor)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">M2:</strong> Chisinau – Orhei – Ukraine border via Tintăreni</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">M3:</strong> Chisinau – Cimișlia – Giurgiulești – Romania border</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">M4:</strong> Tiraspol – Rîbnița – Ukraine border (Transnistrian route)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">M5:</strong> Ukraine border – Chisinau – Ukraine border (transit route)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">M21:</strong> Chisinau – Dubăsari – Ukraine border</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Transit trips:</strong> 7-day vignette (€5-8) for brief border crossings</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Tourist visits:</strong> 15-day vignette (€8-12) for short stays</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Extended journeys:</strong> 30-day (€12-18) or 90-day (€25-35) options</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Long-term stays:</strong> 180-day vignette (€40-55) for extended presence</li>
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<li>Purchase vignette before entering Moldova to avoid immediate fines</li>
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<li>Remember vignette covers ALL public roads, not just highways</li>
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<li>Keep electronic confirmation accessible during travel</li>
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<li>No toll-free alternatives exist - entire network requires vignette</li>
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<li>Green Card insurance also required for foreign vehicles</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, unlike other European countries, Moldova requires vignettes for the entire public road network, including roads within cities and towns (with some municipality exceptions). This is unique among European toll systems.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, any use of public roads in Moldova by foreign vehicles requires a valid vignette, regardless of journey purpose, duration, or route type.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You must purchase a new vignette before expiration. Driving with an expired vignette results in fines of €219-285, reducible to 50% if paid within 72 hours.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, motorcycles and vehicles with fewer than 4 wheels are completely exempt from Moldova's vignette requirements.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€40-55 (180 days)</td>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Assuming highway-only coverage:</strong> Moldova requires vignettes for ALL public roads</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Incorrect license plate entry:</strong> Use exact format from vehicle registration</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Underestimating coverage area:</strong> Vignette needed even for short city trips</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Wrong validity period:</strong> Consider entire stay duration, not just highway use</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Forgetting trailer requirements:</strong> Check if separate vignette needed for combined weight over 3.5t</li>
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== Where can I buy a vignette in Moldova ==
 
* You can buy Vignette<ref name='vignette'></ref> over the Internet on vinieta<ref>[https://evinieta.gov.md/ Vinieta website]</ref> website with payment of any of the usual payment methods via MPay.
 
* Electronic vignettes are on sale at the Moldova Agroindbank branches, which are also located at border crossing points.
 
  
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">E-Vinieta Portal:</strong> evinieta.gov.md</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Moldova Agroindbank:</strong> maib.md (physical purchase)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Ministry of Economy:</strong> mie.gov.md</li>
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Moldova Motorway Vignette 2025: Complete Guide

System: Electronic Vignette (E-Vinieta) for ALL public roads
Operator: Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure
Currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL) / Euro (EUR)
Coverage: Entire road network (unique in Europe)
Technology: Electronic license plate recognition + manual checkpoints

Do I Need a Vignette for Moldova? 2025 Update

Yes, absolutely. Moldova requires vignettes for ALL public roads - not just motorways. This makes it unique among European countries. Every foreign-registered vehicle (except motorcycles) must have a valid e-vignette before entering any public road in Moldova.

Critical Reality: Unlike other European countries where vignettes cover only highways, Moldova's system applies to the entire 12,730km road network including city streets (with some municipality exceptions).

2025 Update: With Moldova's EU candidate status granted in 2022 and ongoing accession negotiations, the vignette system continues with digital enhancements but unchanged comprehensive coverage requirements.

Moldova Vignette Costs: Current Rates

Moldova offers the most comprehensive vignette system in Europe, covering all public roads with relatively affordable rates compared to other EU countries.

Current Vignette Prices (2025)

Validity Period Cars (up to 3.5t) Trucks (over 3.5t) Coverage
7 days €5-8 Higher rates apply All public roads
15 days €8-12 Higher rates apply All public roads
30 days €12-18 Higher rates apply All public roads
90 days €25-35 Higher rates apply All public roads
180 days €40-55 Higher rates apply All public roads

Important: Exact prices are set in Moldovan Leu (MDL) and updated annually. Current rates available at evinieta.gov.md.

Vehicle Classifications

  • Category 1: Passenger cars (HS code 8703)
  • Category 2: Light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
  • Category 3: Heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (subdivided 3.5-10t and 10-40t)
  • Category 4: Vehicles for passenger transport (9+ persons)
  • Trailers: Same price category as towing vehicle if combined weight exceeds 3.5t

How to Purchase Moldova Vignettes

Moldova's electronic vignette system offers multiple purchase options with immediate digital validation.

1. Online Purchase (Recommended):

  • Official Portal: evinieta.gov.md
  • Payment Methods: MPay, credit cards, online banking
  • Third-Party Platforms: Various authorized European dealers
  • Immediate Validity: Can start from purchase time or selected future date

2. Physical Purchase Points:

  • MAIB Bank Branches: Moldova Agroindbank locations nationwide
  • Border Crossings: Available at all international border points
  • Petrol Stations: Vending machines at major fuel stations
  • Self-Service Terminals: Located at strategic transport hubs

Recent Changes (2025)

System Enhancements:

  • Enhanced digital platform with improved evinieta.gov.md functionality
  • Expanded international payment methods for foreign visitors
  • Better coordination with EU border control systems
  • Modernized camera surveillance network for automated enforcement

EU Integration Preparations:

  • Transport network harmonization with EU TEN-T standards
  • Standard gauge railway connection planning (Ungheni-Chisinau)
  • Cross-border coordination improvements with Romania
  • Preparation for potential EU transport integration post-accession

Penalties & Enforcement

Moldova takes vignette enforcement seriously with comprehensive detection systems and significant penalties.

Detection Methods

  • Manual Checkpoints: Regular roadside inspections by traffic police
  • Automated Cameras: License plate recognition on major roads
  • Border Controls: Entry/exit verification at customs points
  • 24/7 Monitoring: Continuous electronic surveillance system

Penalty Structure

Violation Type Fine Amount Early Payment Discount Repeat Offense
No valid vignette €219-285 50% if paid within 72 hours 3,000-9,000 MDL
Expired vignette €219-285 50% if paid within 72 hours 3,000-9,000 MDL
Wrong vehicle category €219-285 50% if paid within 72 hours 3,000-9,000 MDL

Moldova Road Network

Moldova's road network spans 12,730 km (10,973 km paved), with major routes connecting to neighboring Romania and Ukraine.

Primary Routes

  • M1: Chisinau – Leușeni – Romania border (main European corridor)
  • M2: Chisinau – Orhei – Ukraine border via Tintăreni
  • M3: Chisinau – Cimișlia – Giurgiulești – Romania border
  • M4: Tiraspol – Rîbnița – Ukraine border (Transnistrian route)
  • M5: Ukraine border – Chisinau – Ukraine border (transit route)
  • M21: Chisinau – Dubăsari – Ukraine border

Planning Your Moldova Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Transit trips: 7-day vignette (€5-8) for brief border crossings
  • Tourist visits: 15-day vignette (€8-12) for short stays
  • Extended journeys: 30-day (€12-18) or 90-day (€25-35) options
  • Long-term stays: 180-day vignette (€40-55) for extended presence

Essential Travel Tips:

  • Purchase vignette before entering Moldova to avoid immediate fines
  • Remember vignette covers ALL public roads, not just highways
  • Keep electronic confirmation accessible during travel
  • No toll-free alternatives exist - entire network requires vignette
  • Green Card insurance also required for foreign vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a vignette for city driving in Moldova?

Yes, unlike other European countries, Moldova requires vignettes for the entire public road network, including roads within cities and towns (with some municipality exceptions). This is unique among European toll systems.

Can I transit Moldova without a vignette?

No, any use of public roads in Moldova by foreign vehicles requires a valid vignette, regardless of journey purpose, duration, or route type.

What happens if my vignette expires during my stay?

You must purchase a new vignette before expiration. Driving with an expired vignette results in fines of €219-285, reducible to 50% if paid within 72 hours.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Moldova?

No, motorcycles and vehicles with fewer than 4 wheels are completely exempt from Moldova's vignette requirements.

Are there any toll-free routes in Moldova?

No, Moldova operates the only European toll system requiring vignettes for the entire public road network. There are no toll-free alternatives for foreign-registered vehicles.

Moldova vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Coverage Annual Cost
Moldova Electronic vignette All public roads €40-55 (180 days)
Romania Electronic vignette Highways + national roads ~€28
Ukraine No tolls All roads free €0

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Assuming highway-only coverage: Moldova requires vignettes for ALL public roads
  • Incorrect license plate entry: Use exact format from vehicle registration
  • Underestimating coverage area: Vignette needed even for short city trips
  • Wrong validity period: Consider entire stay duration, not just highway use
  • Forgetting trailer requirements: Check if separate vignette needed for combined weight over 3.5t
  • Delayed purchase: Buy before entering to avoid immediate violations

Useful Links & Resources

Regional Information:

Official Resources:

  • E-Vinieta Portal: evinieta.gov.md
  • Moldova Agroindbank: maib.md (physical purchase)
  • Ministry of Economy: mie.gov.md
  • Road Administration: asd.md

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