The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in June 2025 announce a cost-effective and more seamless travel solution for frequent commuters in India. Call as FASTag Annual Pass, it operates on the existing FASTag infrastructure.
Means citizens with non-commercial cars, jeeps, and vans can travel seamlessly on national highways and national expressways without the hassle of frequent toll deductions.
The FASTag Annual Pass will come into effect in India on 15th August 2025, commemorating the country’s 79th Independence Day.
What is Fastag Annual Pass?
As per the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), the FASTag Annual Pass allows free passage of non-commercial and private cars, jeeps, and vans on designate National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE).
According to MoRTH, fee plazas on expressways, state highways, and other similar facilities operate by the state government will not be cover under this new pass.
It will come into effect on 15th August 2025.
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, said in a statement :
Important Announcement 📢
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 18, 2025
🔹In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes…
The Annual Pass will be applicable for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes earlier.
As per IHMCL’s guidelines, each crossing of the toll counts as one trip at point-based fee plazas.
While, one pair of entry and exit will count as one trip at the closing toll plazas.
Features & Benefits of FASTag Annual Pass
Frequent travellers, long-distance commuters, tourists, people who often go on road trips, and individuals, like sales representatives, delivery drivers, and others travelling for business, will stand to benefit the most from the rollout of the Rs. 3,000 FASTag Annual Pass.
Apart from money, the FASTag Annual Pass will also help you save time, offering greater convenience to travellers as you would have to top up your FASTag only once a year.
It would also eliminate the need for you to keep track of the deductions made at every toll plaza.
On top of this, you will not have to worry about incorrect or erroneous deductions made.
Eligibility Criteria of FASTag Annual Pass
The FASTag Annual Pass is available for select types of vehicles.
Only private car, jeep, and van owners will be able to buy it.
If a commercial vehicle or a goods carrier uses the same, its FASTag will be deactivate immediately without notice, according to the FASTag website.
NOTE : FASTag Annual Pass will be non-transferable and will only be valid for the vehicle it has been register against. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has also said that the annual pass will be deactivate if another vehicle is using the pass.
FASTag Annual Pass Price in India
The FASTag Annual Pass price set at Rs. 3,000 in India for the base year 2025-26.
The pass will be activate post verification of the eligibility of the vehicle and the FASTag associate with it.
As it is integrate with the existing FASTag infrastructure, commuters who have already purchase a FASTag are not require to purchase a new one to avail of the Annual Pass.
According the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, the annual cost of crossing a toll averages between Rs. 80 – Rs. 100.
But, those who purchase an Annual Pass will be able to benefit from savings, with the toll price lowering to just Rs. 15.
In total, they can save up to Rs. 7,000 per year in toll costs.
How to Buy a FASTag Annual Pass?
IHMCL says the FASTag Annual Pass can be activate on the existing FASTag, given it meets the require criteria.
This includes three conditions:
- Being properly affix to the vehicle’s windshield
- Link to a valid Vehicle Registration Number (VRN)
- Not blacklisted
The FASTag Annual Pass can be purchase via the Rajmargyatra mobile app, which is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
It is also available via the official National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) website.
Follow These Steps :
- Install the Rajmark Yatra app on your mobile device or navigate to the NHAI website
- Log in with your mobile number, enter your vehicle, and FASTag details
- Confirm your eligibility by glossing over the mandatory criteria
- Pay the Rs. 3,000 fee through one of the given payment gateways
- Once payment is done, the Annual Pass will automatically be link to your existing FASTag. You will also receive a confirmation via SMS once it is activate for your vehicle
NOTE : FASTag Annual Pass is non-transferable and is only valid for the car on which it is affix and register. As per MoRTH, the pass will be deactivate if it is use on another vehicle
According to IHMCL, the FASTag Annual Pass will be activate upon successful confirmation of payment.
The applicant will also receive an SMS alert once activation is done for their vehicle.
Activation and renewal of the FASTag-based pass will also be made available via the Rajmarg Yatra app and official NHAI and MoRTH websites.
FnQ
| QUESTIONS | ANSWERS |
| Which vehicles are eligible for the FASTag Annual Pass? | As per MoRTH, the FASTag Annual Pass is only applicable for private, non-commercial vehicles. This includes Cars, Jeeps, and Vans, which are registered on the VAHAN database. Using it on any commercial vehicle will result in immediate deactivation without any notice. |
| What counts as a single trip under the Annual Pass? | For point-based fee plazas, each crossing of the fee plaza counts as one trip. Meanwhile, a round trip (to and fro) counts as two trips. On the other hand, one pair of entry and exit at closed toll plazas with a closed toll counts as one trip. |
| Do I need to buy a new FASTag for the Annual Pass? | No, you do not need to purchase a new FASTag for the Annual Pass. It can be activated on your existing FASTag, provided it is properly affixed on your windshield, linked to your VRN, and not blacklisted. |
| Can I transfer my FASTag Annual Pass to another vehicle? | No, the FASTag Annual Pass is non-transferable. According to MoRTH guidelines, it is only valid on the vehicle to which it is registered and affixed. Using it on another car will result in deactivation. |
| Is the FASTag Annual Pass mandatory? | The FASTag Annual Pass is not mandatory. According to IHMCL, the existing FASTag infrastructure will remain available for regular transactions. |
| Where can I buy the FASTag Annual Pass? | The FASTag Annual Pass can be activated through the Rajmargyatra mobile app on Android and iOS, and the NHAI website. |
| How much does the FASTag Annual Pass cost, and what is its validity? | The FASTag Annual Pass is priced at Rs. 3,000. It will be valid for up to 200 trips or up to a period of one year from the date of activation, whichever comes earlier. |
