You are traveling to the sea through Bulgaria? For driving on Bulgarian highways, an electronic vignette is necessary. In this guide, we present to you the current prices for the 2026 season, as well as a detailed guide on how to purchase and register an e-vignette online, step by step.

This route is shorter and has only one border crossing - at the entry into Bulgaria\, without additional checks until Greece.

IMPORTANT: the vignette is mandatory! The system operates through cameras that record license plates, and you must obtain it in advance.

Vignette prices in Bulgaria for the year 2026

PERIOD PRICE IN EUR
Weekend vignette 5.11 €
7 days 7.67 €
1 month 15.34 €
3 months 27.61 €
1 year 49.60 €

Updated: January 2026.
Note:
The weekend vignette lasts from Friday midnight to Sunday 23:59.
A one-day vignette (€4.09) has also been announced from February 2026.
Electric cars have a 20% discount.

Payment method

You can pay for the vignette with payment cards via the official portal web.bgtoll.bg, at self-service machines (at border crossings), as well as via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Cash payment is possible at sales kiosks at the border.
The purchase portal, as well as the self-service machines, have options for English, Greek, Romanian, Dutch, Russian and Turkish languages, which makes the purchase process simple and clear.

Step-by-step guide for online purchase of vignette

The website for purchasing the vignette has an option in Serbian language, which greatly facilitates the process. You can buy the vignette online in advance, it is only important to enter the exact date from which you want it to start being valid (e.g. buy it today for a trip you plan in 15 days).

Step 1: Access the official portal

Go to the official website: web.bgtoll.bg. This is the only secure state website without hidden costs and fees.

Step 2: Language selection and vehicle type

  • In the top right corner, select language.
  • Choose the category: “Passenger vehicle” is the first on the list.
  • Be sure to check the ‘I’m not a robot’ box and, if prompted, complete a simple task with images (e.g. mark traffic lights or pedestrians) to proceed.

Step 3: Enter vehicle information (Pay attention to letters!)

Be very careful here because once the vignette is activated, it cannot be changed.

  • Country of registration: Select your coutry.
  • License plate number: Enter the plates in capital letters, without spaces and hyphens.

Step 4: Select validity period and start date

Choose the desired vignette: Weekend, 7 days, or Month.

  • New announcement: From February 3, 2026, a daily vignette (4.09 €) will be available, but currently you are selecting one of the existing options.
  • Start date: Enter the date and time when you plan to enter Bulgaria. Be careful: if you buy it earlier, do not leave today’s date, but the one when you really travel.

Step 5: Payment and confirmation via email

After verifying the data, proceed to payment.

  • Payment: You can use cards (Visa, MasterCard), and recently services like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also supported.
  • Confirmation: A PDF confirmation of successful registration will be sent to your email within a few minutes.
  • Proof: It is not mandatory to print it, but be sure to save that PDF on your phone or take a photo of it as proof of payment.

Can I buy a vignette as soon as I cross the border?

Yes, you can. If you haven’t purchased it before your trip, you can buy it

  • as soon as you cross the border and enter Bulgaria, on the left side, there is a booth where vignettes are sold. They operate 24h.

Answers to frequently asked questions - FAQ

Can a vignette be purchased afterwards for a past date?

Unfortunately no. You will always need a vignette as soon as you enter Bulgaria. The last opportunity to purchase is at the Kolotina border crossing

  • there are kiosks on the left side,
  • open 24h,
  • payment is in euros.

Can I cancel an order?

It is possible, but only if the vignette has not been confirmed (registered). If you have received an email confirming the purchase of your vignette, you cannot cancel it anymore, the only option is to buy a new one.
Recommendation:

  • carefully check the dates and license plate number before finalizing the purchase.
  • Below each data entry field, there is a “back” button, which allows you to review all entered information before completing the purchase.

Can I change the license plate on the purchased vignette?

Once the vignette is activated, you cannot change the license plate. If you made a mistake, you will have to buy a new one.

Is there a contact center where I can address questions related to the vignette in Bulgaria?

Yes, you can email to:

You need to include your order ID and license plate in the email.

What is the fine in Bulgaria for driving without a vignette?

If you drive a passenger car without a valid vignette, the fine is 153.39 €.
The good news is that a compensatory fee has been introduced, which is: 35.79 €.

How to pay the compensatory fee?

You can pay the compensatory fee in the following ways:

  • On the road, during inspection: mobile patrols of the National Toll Administration have POS terminals and the fee is paid only by card.
  • At border crossings: it is possible to pay in cash, and the vehicle can leave the country only after payment.
  • It cannot be paid to the police.

For toll prices to resorts in Greece, see HERE.

For all information about traveling to the sea through Bulgaria, check out the guides:
Driving to Greece through Bulgaria by car
Driving to Thassos through Bulgaria by car
Travel to Thassos through Bulgaria - border crossings Novo Selo/Zlatarevo and Kulata/Promahonas
Travel to Greece through Vlasina Lake and Bulgaria
Travel to Thassos and Kavala through Bansko and Drama
Driving to Kavala

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