Yes, the motorway vignette is absolutely required and valid in Switzerland for 2026. If you intend to drive a motor vehicle or a trailer (up to 3.5 tonnes) on Swiss motorways and expressways, you must purchase either a traditional adhesive sticker or the newer e-vignette. For the 2026 calendar year, the vignette costs CHF 40 and is valid from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2027. Unlike some neighboring countries, Switzerland does not offer short-term (daily or weekly) vignettes; the annual pass is the only option. You can purchase the physical sticker at gas stations, post offices, and border crossings, while the e-vignette is available online and is linked to your vehicle's license plate rather than a physical sticker. Driving on a motorway without a valid vignette carries a mandatory fine of CHF 200 plus the cost of the vignette itself. Note that heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are exempt from the vignette but must pay a separate heavy vehicle charge.