FASTag annual pass FAQs: From fees to savings, 13 frequently asked questions answered

The annual pass will be priced at ₹3,000 and it will be valid for a year or 200 trips (whichever comes earlier). It is expected to make highway travel more convenient and affordable for travellers. The pass is for non-commercial private vehicles like jeeps, cars, vans, etc.

“The ₹3,000 pass is good for non-commercial vehicles such as automobiles, jeeps, and vans and is valid for a year or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first,” Gadkari said in a post on X.

It is estimated that the annual FASTag pass will save frequent travellers a significant amount of money by replacing multiple toll payments with a single annual fee.

For commuters who access national highways regularly, for work and other purposes, this will be a great tool, helping them to save time and money. Further, it will reduce waiting time at toll booths during peak hours and holiday seasons.

The minister said, "This policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction.”

"By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimising disputes at toll plazas, the annual Pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners," Gadkari added.

Let’s take a deeper look into the FASTag annual pass, the money you will save if you use it, and all the other things you must be wondering about the new system in the following frequently asked questions (FAQs).

What is FASTag?

FASTag is a sticker that you can put on your vehicle. It allows automatic toll payments from the linked prepaid account when you cross a toll booth. FASTag uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for processing the linked payments.

You can recharge your FASTag as per your requirements simply through UPI applications and online portals, including the My FASTag app.

How much money will you save with FASTag annual pass?

The annual FASTag pass is priced at ₹3,000. It will be valid for a year or a maximum of 200 toll crossings, whichever comes earlier. With this pass, commuters will pay around ₹15 for a toll crossing on average. For a frequent traveller who covers long distances, if the average cost he pays for a crossing is ₹50, he will pay nearly ₹10,000 for 200 crossings. The annual pass, in this case, will save him as much as ₹7,000 in a year. However, the savings will ultimately depend on the average cost of a toll crossing for a commuter. The higher the cost, the more the savings.

Where can you get the FASTag annual pass?

Commuters can buy the annual pass from the Rajmargyatra mobile application, as well as the official website of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

What are the eligibility criteria for the FASTag annual pass?

To be eligible for using the annual pass, your FASTag must be affixed on your vehicle's windshield properly and linked to a valid Vehicle Registration Number. If your FASTag is blacklisted due to any reason, you will not be eligible for an annual pass.

How to activate the annual pass?

To activate the annual FASTag pass, you need to get your vehicle and FASTag verified. The pass can be activated on your existing FASTag if the eligibility criteria are met. Once the verification is successful, you will have to make a payment of ₹3,000 through the Rajmargyatra mobile application or the NHAI website for the year 2025-26. After payment confirmation, your pass will be activated on the registered tag.

Do you need a new FASTag for the annual pass?

No, you can activate the pass on your existing FASTag. However, remember that you need to meet the eligibility criteria for the annual pass.

Which fee plazas are covered under the FASTag annual pass?

The annual pass will only be valid at the national highway and national expressway fee plazas. Note that the annual pass will not be valid on regular expressways and highways that are maintained by the state governments or local bodies; it is only valid on national ones.

Does this mean you will need two separate FASTags?

No. While the annual pass will only be valid at national highway and national expressway fee plazas, your FASTag will work like a regular FASTag on regular expressways and highways. This means that on regular expressways and highways, you will have to pay the fee as usual, which can be done through the same FASTag.

After 200 trips, can you buy the pass again?

The annual pass will be valid for a year, or for 200 trips, whichever ends first. After a year or after 200 trips, you can reactivate the pass by paying ₹3,000 again.

If you don’t reactivate your tag, it will automatically convert to a regular FASTag, and the usual fee will be applicable. If you complete 200 trips before the one-year period ends, you can buy the pass again by paying ₹3,000 in the same year.

Is the annual pass mandatory?

No, the annual pass is not mandatory. The existing FASTag system will function as is, and users who do not buy an annual pass can use FASTag for regular commuting as per the usual rates applicable at fee plazas.

"Users who do not opt for the annual pass can continue to use their FASTag for regular transactions as per applicable user fee rates at fee plazas," the highways ministry said.

Is the annual pass available for all vehicles?

No, the FASTag annual pass is available only for non-commercial private cars, jeeps, and vans. If the pass is used in any commercial vehicle, it will be deactivated immediately without notice.

What is a single trip under the annual pass?

On open national highways and national expressways, crossing a toll plaza is considered one trip. This means that a round trip, which means to and fro, will be counted as two trips.

However, on a closed national highway or national expressway, entry and exit will be counted as a single trip.

Will the annual pass be transferable?

No, the annual pass will be non-transferable and will be valid only for the vehicle on which the FASTag will be affixed and registered. The pass will only be activated if the FASTag is properly affixed to the windshield of the registered vehicle. Moreover, if you have just registered with a chassis number, make sure you update the vehicle registration number to get the annual pass.