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20 October 2016 at 20:09:45 #810263

I am trying to order a vignette for the 22nd October online, but I can only get one that starts from the 25th October, which is too late. Why is this, and can I get around it without having to queue at the border?

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[Slowpoke]

21 October 2016 at 0:26:28 #856697

<<“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

[Arno]

21 October 2016 at 10:08:02 #856698

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!