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<<“Why is this, and can I get around it without having to queue at the border?”>>
I don’t know the answer, but I can make a guess.
The organization that processes requests for vignettes requires a certain amount of time to respond. Perhaps they are understaffed because the government is trying to economize…..perhaps they have to do background checks….who knows?
2. – So that you may get one without waiting for their processes, they allow you to buy one at the border.
Just my opinion.
Slowpoke
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Hi Kettch, thanks for joining us.
The vignette is a physical product that needs to be shipped to your home address. Moreover, online orders take a bit of processing time, as is the case with many other online purchases. That’s why buying and shipping on such a short notice before your departure isn’t possible. I’m afraid you’re too late to buy online through http://www.swissrailways.com/ en now. You’ll have to stop at the border and get your vignette there.
Have a great stay in Switzerland!