Published: July 10, 2026
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What is planned
Belgium intends to introduce a mandatory road vignette from 1 May 2027 on motorways and regional roads. Cars and vans will need a valid vignette. The measure forms part of a broader vehicle tax reform.
Expected costs
An annual vignette is expected to cost €90–€125. Shorter vignettes of €10–€20 are planned for brief visits. Tariffs are not yet finally set.
Belgians will pay too
The system is designed so foreign drivers contribute to road costs. Because EU rules prohibit discrimination, Belgians cannot be exempted — they will pay the vignette on top of their existing annual road tax.
Status and controversy
The government has a firm political intention, but this is not yet fully settled law. The proposal is controversial among Belgian motorists who fear double taxation.
Our view
Cross-border commuters
Cross-border commuters from the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg should assume a vignette will be required even for transit journeys.
Double cost for residents
For Belgian residents, the double cost — vignette plus road tax — unless Flemish compensation actually materialises, is the key local political issue.
Check official sources
This remains a plan, not final law: check official sources before travelling in May 2027.
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