Question 1

How and how fast do I receive the vignette?

Accepted Answer

It's issued instantly after payment. You can download it from the order confirmation page, and a copy gets sent automatically to the email you provided.

Question 2

Which vehicles require a vignette?

Accepted Answer

It's mandatory for vehicles in categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3, T, and G registered outside Moldova that are on or transiting through Moldovan territory.

Question 3

Do I need a vignette if my vehicle is not driven on public roads?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In Moldova, you need to pay for the vignette the entire time your vehicle is in the country, whether you're driving on public roads or not.

Question 4

Who needs to buy one?

Accepted Answer

All foreign-registered vehicles transiting through or visiting Moldova must have a valid vignette.

Exemptions:
• Moldovan-registered vehicles
• Vehicles under customs import regime
• Vehicles with international transport authorization marked “Tax Exempt”
• Diplomatic missions and consular offices
• Foreign military vehicles (per treaties)
• Vehicles from countries with bilateral road transport agreements (subject to reciprocity)

Question 5

What are the validity periods?

Accepted Answer

You can purchase a vignette for: 7 days, 15 days, 30 days, 90 days, 180 days, or 12 months.

The vignette begins at 00:00 on your selected start date and expires at 24:00 on the final day.

Question 6

How do I buy a vignette?

Accepted Answer

You can buy your vignette online right here on vinieta.md:

1. Enter your vehicle registration number
2. Select your country of registration
3. Pick a validity period
4. Pay online with Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
5. Get your electronic confirmation by email

That confirmation is your legal proof of payment. Keep it for the duration of your stay.

Question 7

When does the validity start?

Accepted Answer

Future date: If you select a future start date, it becomes valid at 00:00 (midnight) on that day.

Today: If you purchase for today, it becomes valid the moment you receive the payment confirmation.

Expiration: It always expires at 24:00 (midnight) on the final day.

Question 8

What happens if I drive without a vignette?

Accepted Answer

Fines for driving without a valid vignette:

• Under 7 days without one: 2,250–3,000 MDL
• Over 7 days without one: 3,000–3,900 MDL
• Repeat violations: steeper penalties

Paying the fine doesn't replace the vignette. You still need to buy one covering your full stay. Border police won't let you leave until that's sorted.

Question 9

What do I need to purchase?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle details:

• Country of registration
• Vehicle category
• Licence plate
• VIN

Payer details:

• IDNP or IDNO if you are a Moldovan resident (or the non-resident option)
• Full name
• A valid payment card (or Apple Pay / Google Pay)

Everything is typed into the form — there are no documents to upload.

Question 10

Where do I find my registration number?

Accepted Answer

The licence plate is the number on the car’s plates.

Accepted formats include:
• Romania: B 123 ABC
• Ukraine: AA 1234 BB
• Bulgaria: CB 1234 AB

The VIN is separate: a 17-character number shown on the registration certificate and stamped on the body. You need both for the vignette.

Question 11

What is e-Vinieta MD?

Accepted Answer

e-Vinieta is Moldova's national electronic system for managing road vignettes. When you buy a vignette through vinieta.md, it's automatically registered in the e-Vinieta system and verified electronically at border crossings.

No need to print or stick anything on your windshield. Everything is digital and linked to your vehicle registration number.

Question 12

What is the "180 days" rule?

Accepted Answer

For cars: The first 180 days costs roughly €85. Stay longer (consecutive or not), and each additional 180-day block costs €180.

For buses (M2, M3) and trucks (N1, N2, N3): You only need a valid vignette when you're actually driving on public roads.

For cars (M1): You need a valid vignette the entire time the vehicle is in Moldova, even if it's parked.

Period	1d	7d	15d	30d	90d	180d	180d*	12m
Car (M1)	—	€4	€8	€16	€45	€85	€180	—
Minibus 9–24 seats (M2)	€6	€24	—	€48	€120	—	—	€480
Bus 25+ seats (M3)	€7	€28	—	€56	€140	—	—	€560
Van up to 3.5t (N1)	€5	€20	—	€40	€100	—	—	€400
Medium truck 3.5–10t (N2)	€8	€32	—	€64	€160	—	—	€640
Heavy truck 10–40t (N3, T)	€11	€55	—	€112	€280	—	—	€1120

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