When planning a trip to Bulgaria, it is necessary to plan the route and purchase vignettes. We will tell you how to do it, where you can buy them and what the consequences can be if you do not have vignettes.

In Bulgaria, vignettes are valid not only on freeways and expressways, but also on all roads, except for populated areas. This means that entry to Bulgaria without a vignette is practically impossible.

Bulgaria – types of vignettes and prices for 2025.

In Bulgaria, there are 5 options for purchasing vignettes depending on the validity period for passenger cars. This is a good solution for drivers as they can choose the best option.  In 2025, prices for vignettes in Bulgaria are as follows:

Cars and cars with trailers:

  • weekend – 10 leva,
  • 7 days – 15 levs, 
  • 30 days – 30 levs,
  • 90 days – 54 leva,
  • per year – 97 levs,

Small delivery vehicles, buses:

  • 1 day – 23 leva,
  • 7 days – 53 or 40 leva,
  • 30 days – 105 or 80 leva,

Cargo trucks:

  • 1 day – 23 leva,
  • 7 days – 87 or 67 levs,
  • 30 days – 174 or 134 leva,

How do vignettes work in terms of duration?

  • weekends  – open from 12:00 Friday to 23:59 Sunday,
  • weekly  – valid from date of purchase for 7 days, for example if you buy a vignette on March 9th, it will be valid until 11:59pm on March 15th,
  • monthly  – valid from the date of purchase until 23:59 of the day preceding the day with the same number in the following month, for example, if you buy a vignette on April 14, it will be valid until 23:59 on April 13,
  • quarterly  – valid from the date of purchase until 23:59 of the day preceding the day with the same number for 3 months, for example, if you buy a vignette on July 5, it will be valid until October 4 at 23:59).
  • annual  – valid from the date of purchase until 23:59 on the day preceding the day with the same number next year, for example, if you buy a policy on September 10, 2022, it will be valid until 23:59 on September 9.

Which vehicles in Bulgaria require vignettes?

In Bulgaria, vignettes are mandatory for cars and trucks. Good news for all motorcyclists going to Bulgaria –  you don’t need to buy a vignette for motorcycles.  This means that all roads are free for two-wheelers.

See other information about motorways in Bulgaria

Vignette in Bulgaria – where to buy?

Vignettes in Bulgaria can be purchased in two ways –  in a store and online  . There are many outlets in Bulgaria. These include: border checkpoints, gas stations, post offices and independent sales points  . It is necessary to buy a vignette immediately after crossing the border to avoid a fine  . The National Collections Administration is responsible for the sale of vignettes in Bulgaria. In case of any problems after purchase, you can contact the hotline +359 70010876, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can also write an email to info@bgtoll.bg. Thanks to this, you no longer have to search for any points on the site.

How to buy a vignette online in Bulgaria?

There are several options for purchasing a vignette in Bulgaria online. The Bulgarian BGTOLL platform  allows you to send a vignette to an email address.  To use the site, you need to know English.

What is the penalty for not having a vignette in Bulgaria?

We do not recommend driving on Bulgarian roads without a vignette. Failure to do so may result in a fine. Commissions range from 300 leva to 3000 leva, i.e. from 732 to 7320 zlotys on average.  The fine depends on the type of vehicle for which the vignette was not purchased.  For the absence of a vignette in a passenger car in Bulgaria, a fine of 300 leva, must be paid.

Vignettes in Bulgaria – what should you know?

  1. In Bulgaria, vignettes are valid not only on motorways and expressways, but also on all roads (except populated areas).
  2. Bulgarian vignettes can be purchased for a weekend, a week, 30 days, 90 days and a year.
  3. Motorcycles entering Bulgaria do not need a vignette.
  4. The fine for not having a vignette in Bulgaria ranges from 300 leva to 3,000 leva.

FAQ – the most important questions about vignettes in Bulgaria

Where to buy vignettes on the motorway in Bulgaria?

If you were unable to purchase a vignette online, you can do it on the spot in Bulgaria after crossing the border. There are many places that offer vignettes. These are post offices, gas stations, border posts, and self-operated points of sale of vignettes.

How does the vignette work in Bulgaria?

Buying a vignette in Bulgaria allows you to travel on highways, expressways and other roads. Only in populated areas there is no obligation to have a vignette. The only additional fee is a ferry crossing or crossing the Danube Bridge, which connects Bulgaria and Romania. It is also worth reminding that some sections of Bulgarian roads are closed to trucks. Therefore, it is necessary to check detour routes in advance.

What should you pay special attention to when buying a vignette for Bulgaria?

When planning a trip to Bulgaria, don’t forget to buy a vignette. If you buy it online in advance, you should carefully check that the registration number entered is correct. You also need to check the validity period entered if you buy the vignette quite early. It is also worth planning your trip so that the vignette lasts for the entire period of your stay in Bulgaria.