Phase 1: Before Your Trip
Confirm Vehicle Weight
Under 3.5t: vignette. Over 3.5t: GO-Box. Check registration document.
Check Trailer
Trailers need separate vignettes. Purchase for trailer's plate independently.
Identify Your Route
Check if your route includes special toll sections (Brenner, Tauern, Arlberg). Budget extra if needed.
Choose Validity Period
Use Selection Matrix. When uncertain, choose longer period.
Phase 2: Purchase
Prepare Licence Plate
Exact plate from registration document. Include country prefix for foreign plates.
Access ASFINAG Portal
shop.asfinag.at only. Avoid unofficial resellers.
Complete Purchase
Enter plate, select type, choose start date, pay. Visa, Mastercard, Maestro accepted.
Save Confirmation
Save email with transaction reference. No physical document needed.
Phase 3: Before Driving
Verify Registration
Check at asfinag.at before driving. Allow up to 18 hours in rare cases.
Check Special Tolls
Prepare payment for any section tolls on your route.
Phase 4: After Travel
Keep Confirmation
Retain confirmation email for at least 2 years in case of disputes.
Renew When Needed
Annual: purchase from 1 November. 10-day/2-month: purchase when next trip planned.
Preparation Checklist
- Registration document available
- Gross weight confirmed (<3.5t)
- Trailer status checked
- Route special tolls identified
- Vignette type selected via Matrix
- Exact plate noted
- Payment card ready
- Email confirmed
- Start date decided
- ASFINAG portal bookmarked
- Confirmation saved after purchase
- Verification completed