Vehicles under 3.5 T
Vignette MD at sales points
To purchase the vignette Md, you can go to one of the Moldova Agroindbank (MAIB) branches on the list, or you can use the payment terminals of the companies Qiwi, Paymaster, MMPS and PayNet, available at border crossing points, PECO stations and shopping centers.
The validity of the vignette purchased on the spot starts on the day of payment and ends at 23:59 on the last day of the selected period.
To buy the Moldova vignette, you will need the following information:
- Vehicle registration number;
- Name of the driver;
- CNP or passport number and series, in the case of foreign citizens;
- Country of origin of the vehicle;
- Vehicle type;
- The period for which the vignette is desired;
- The amount corresponding to the road tax in Moldovan lei;
It is important to keep the payment receipt throughout your stay in Moldova, as it must be presented to the authorities in case of a check.
It should be noted that for any vignette Md with a value greater than 45 euros, a commission of 1.5% of the amount or 7 Moldovan lei, charged by the bank, will be applied.
Vignette Moldova online
We recommend using the online method to purchase the vignette Md, through the Mpay platform offered by the Ministry of Transport. This method is fast and can be even more convenient from a financial point of view.
To purchase the vignette online, follow the steps below:
- Fill in/select the required information such as vehicle type, vignette activation date, validity period, country of vehicle registration, registration number, driver’s name, CNP or passport number and series, and email address where you will receive payment confirmation.
- Confirm the displayed amount, which represents the value of the vignette converted from euros to Moldovan lei, at the rate of the National Bank of Moldova.
- You have 4 online vignette payment options. The most convenient is to pay with a bank card (MasterCard or Visa), especially if you are not yet in Moldova.
- If you are already in Moldova, you can pay the vignette obtained online in cash. You need to print the payment order and find a PayMaster, QIWI, MMPS terminal or a post office to complete the transaction.
The “Check note” option available on the website allows you to check the validity of the vignette Md and download a PDF version of it. All you have to do is print the proof of payment and go on your journey.
Vignette MD price
Vignette MD differs depending on the selected period. You can find the approximate prices in the following:
| Vignette MD | 1 day | 7 days | 1 month | 3 months | 1 year |
| Vehicles with max. 8 passengers seats | 4€ | 8€ | 16€ | 45€ | *85€ until 6 months/180€ for over months |
| Buses with 9-24 seats | 6€ | 24€ | 48€ | 120€ | 480€ |
| Buses with at least 25 seats | 7€ | 28€ | 56€ | 140€ | 560€ |
| Truck under 3.5 T | 5€ | 20€ | 40€ | 100€ | 400€ |
*for each consecutive period of 180 days, including the incomplete periods that follow, 180 euros are paid
Fine for vignette MD
You have to be very careful with the purchase of the vignette in Moldova, because if you haven’t paid the vignette and you consider that you “got away” while driving on Moldovan roads, you will definitely receive a fine at the border. The Moldovan authorities check when you leave the country if you have a valid vignette.
The fine for non-purchase or non-payment of the vignette MD may vary depending on the circumstances. The amount of the fine is as follows:
- Between 2,250 and 3,000 Moldovan lei for a period exceeding 7 days in which the vehicle is in Moldova and does not have a certificate attesting the payment of the vignette.
- Between 3,000 and 9,000 Moldovan lei in case of repeating the same sanction during the same year.
Vehicles over 3.5T
How do i pay vignette MD?
Vehicles with a total mass exceeding the threshold of 3.5 tons have a higher rate for road tax in the Republic of Moldova. Depending on the weight of the vehicle, there are two distinct categories:
- Trucks with a total mass between 3.5 and 10 tons.
- Trucks with a total mass between 10 and 40 tons.
The rates for these categories may vary, and vehicles with a higher total mass will pay a higher rate for road tax in the Republic of Moldova.
The payment methods are the same as for vehicles under 3.5 T, to find out all the details of physical or online purchase of the vignette in Moldova, check the first 2 points from the section of vehicles under 3.5 T.
About the prices related to heavy vehicles, you can find in the next point.
Vignette MD price
The vignette MD for trucks varies depending on the period selected as follows:
| Vignette MD | 1 day | 7 days | 1 month | 3 months | 1 year |
| Trucks 3,5-10 T | 8 euro | 32€ | 64€ | 160€ | 640€ |
| Trucks 10-40 T | 11 euro | 55€ | 112€ | 280€ | 1120€ |
Fine for vignette MD
You have to be very careful with the purchase of the vignette MD, because if you haven’t paid the vignette and you consider that you “got away” while driving on Moldovan roads, you will definitely receive a fine at the border. The Moldovan authorities check when you leave the country if you have a valid vignette.
The fine for non-purchase or non-payment of the vignette in Moldova may vary depending on the circumstances. The amount of the fine is as follows:
- Between 2,250 and 3,000 Moldovan lei for a period exceeding 7 days in which the vehicle is in Moldova and does not have a certificate attesting the payment of the vignette.
- Between 3,000 and 9,000 Moldovan lei in case of repeating the same sanction during the same year.
