Frequently asked questions

The vignette (rovinieta) is the fee for using Romania's road network. In Romania it applies not only on motorways (A) but also on expressways (DX) and all national roads (DN) — in practice whenever you leave a city. It is fully electronic, linked to your plate; ANPR cameras scan numbers 24/7. Without a valid vignette you risk a fine of 500–1000 RON.

No. The Romanian vignette is fully electronic. There is nothing to stick on — the system links the fee to your registration plate and checks it automatically by camera.

Five periods are available: 1 day, 10 days, 30 days, 60 days or a year (12 months from the start date). Unlike Slovenia, Romania DOES have a 1-day vignette, handy for a quick transit. The 10-day option is the most popular with tourists.

Yes. At checkout you choose the start date (valid from 00:00 that day) — today or weeks ahead. Useful when planning a trip in advance.

Choose a category (A for passenger or B for goods, both up to 3.5 t) and period, enter your plate number, start date and email, then pay. It takes about two minutes, no account needed. Confirmation arrives by email.

Card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay and Google Pay. Payments are handled by Stripe — the same provider used by major online shops.

Prices are shown in lei (RON) — the official currency of the rovinieta. Next to it you see the approximate conversion into euros. You pay in euros (EUR); the final amount is shown before payment.

Our price may be higher than the official system because we are an intermediary service — the price includes the vignette plus our service. You can always buy directly at roviniete.ro (operator CNAIR).

After payment we register the vignette in the official system — usually 10–15 minutes after the payment is received. You get a confirmation by email. If you set a future start date, it becomes valid from that date.

Romania is one of the cheapest vignettes in Europe. Five periods are available: 1 day, 10 days, 30 days, 60 days and a year. The price depends on the category: A (passenger) and B (goods), both up to 3.5 t. Exact amounts are on the pricing page.

This is Romania's peculiarity: the vignette applies not only on motorways (A) but also on expressways (DX) and all national roads (DN, including E-routes). Only county roads, communal roads and urban stretches are exempt. As Romania has a short motorway network, most of your trip will be on national roads — which also require a vignette.

Enforcement is electronic — over 70 ANPR cameras scan plates 24/7 (the SER system, operator CNAIR). For a passenger car the fine is 500–1000 RON. A contravention notice is mailed to you; paying within 15 days costs half of the minimum.

No. The Romanian vignette applies only on Romanian roads. For other countries you need a separate vignette — Hungarian at e-matrica.org, Slovak at e-znamka.org, Czech at e-dalnice.org, Slovenian at e-vinjeta.org, Bulgarian at bg-vineta.org.

No. In Romania motorcycles are fully exempt — they may use national roads and motorways without a vignette. This differs from Slovenia or Austria, where motorcycles pay.

A light trailer up to 3.5 t GVW does not need a separate vignette — you pay only for the towing vehicle (category A). If the trailer exceeds 3.5 t, it needs its own higher-category vignette.

Category A — vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW (cars, SUVs, vans and campers up to 3.5 t). Category B — goods vehicle up to 3.5 t (van). Motorcycles are exempt.

A campervan up to 3.5 t GVW is category A (like a car) — in Romania mass decides, not height. Heavier campers (over 3.5 t) use a separate system — not our category B. Check the GVW in your registration document.

Write to us as soon as possible at info@e-rovinieta.org with your order number and the correct plate. If the vignette has not been activated yet, we will try to correct the data. After activation a change may be impossible — so check the details before paying.

The vignette is a digital service delivered immediately, so once activated the right of withdrawal expires (you agree to this at checkout). If the order has not been fulfilled yet, write to us — we will check the options.

Check your spam and promotions folders. If there is still no email after a few minutes, write to info@e-rovinieta.org with the plate number and the email used at checkout — we will check the order status.

No. We are an independent commercial intermediary service, not affiliated with any authority or toll operator. The official system is roviniete.ro (operator CNAIR), where you can also buy the vignette yourself.

Yes. Any drive on Romanian national roads or motorways requires a vignette — even a short transit. A 1-day vignette is enough for a quick crossing. For Bulgaria you need a separate Bulgarian e-vignette, and the Giurgiu–Ruse Danube bridge has an extra toll.

From Poland you drive through Slovakia and Hungary (crossings at Borș near Oradea or Nădlac on the A1). You need Slovak (e-znamka.org), Hungarian (e-matrica.org) and Romanian vignettes. Buy the Romanian one before crossing — it applies from the first national road.

On Romanian national roads and motorways you need a Romanian vignette regardless of distance. For a short transit a 1-day or 10-day vignette is enough.

Yes. In Romania the vignette applies on all national roads (DN), expressways and motorways outside urban areas — whether you drive one kilometre or 200. The shortest option is 1 day.

No. Each country has its own system. For Hungary buy at e-matrica.org, for Slovakia at e-znamka.org, for Bulgaria a Bulgarian one. The Romanian vignette works only in Romania.

Online, in advance — before you set off. That way your vignette is ready before you reach the border. You can set the start date to your departure day.

Yes. The vignette is linked to the plate number, not the owner. It does not matter whether the car is yours, leased or financed — you enter the plate and you are done.

The vignette is tied to the vehicle's plate, not the driver or company. You enter the company car's plate and it works just like a private one.

Check the rental agreement — some rentals include the vignette, some do not. A car rented outside Romania (e.g. in Hungary) will not have a Romanian vignette, so you buy it yourself using the rented car's plate.

The vignette is tied to a specific plate number. After changing plates the old vignette no longer applies. If you are still planning it, buy for the current plate or wait for the new one.

The vignette stays linked to the plate number. If the new owner keeps the same plates, it still works. If plates change, it expires for the old number.

Yes. Orders are processed automatically at any time. After payment we register the vignette in the official system usually within 10–15 minutes, regardless of the hour. Confirmation comes by email.

After purchase you get a confirmation email with the details (plate, period). You can also verify the status in the official system roviniete.ro by plate number and country.

We operate as a non-VAT company, so we do not issue VAT invoices. You receive an electronic purchase confirmation by email with the amount and order details — enough as proof of purchase.

ANPR cameras check the vignette at border crossings (e.g. Nădlac, Borș) and along national roads and motorways — scanning plates automatically, 24/7.

Once it expires, driving on national roads or motorways risks a fine. If you are returning after a longer stay, buy a new vignette with a start date on your return day — you can do it online from anywhere.

In Romania the purpose decides, not the weight. Category A is the passenger car (carrying people, up to 9 seats). Category B is the goods vehicle up to 3.5 t (van). Both categories up to 3.5 t; vehicles over 3.5 t are not offered here.