How to Buy ₹3000 FASTag Annual Pass from 15 August 2025: Complete Details

If you drive on India’s national highways even a few times a month, the new FASTag annual pass will change how you pay tolls. Announced by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and rolling out from 15 August 2025, the FASTag Annual Pass lets private vehicle owners make a single online payment of ₹3,000 and use up to 200 toll crossings on eligible national highways and expressways, or travel for one year from activation, whichever limit comes first. This is a prepaid convenience plan that links to your existing FASTag, so you do not buy a new tag; you buy a pass that attaches to the FASTag you already have.

Why should this interest you? On frequent routes, daily commutes that use short stretches of toll roads, weekend-long drives, or repeated business trips, the hassle of topping up and the delays at toll plazas add up. The annual pass aims to cut those small frictions. It reduces frequent recharges, speeds up toll transactions and should lower congestion at plazas that accept the pass. It applies only to tolls managed by NHAI and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), not to every toll in the country, so you’ll still pay normally at several state or private toll operators.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through: who can buy the pass, the documents and checks you need and how to buy it step-by-step online.

What the Annual Pass Covers

• Price: ₹3,000 one-time payment
• Trips/validity: Up to 200 toll crossings or one year from activation, whichever comes first
• Who can buy: Private, non-commercial vehicles (cars, jeeps, vans) with an active FASTag
• Where it works: NHAI/MoRTH-managed national highways and expressways; not universally valid on state or private toll roads
• Limits: Non-transferable, non-refundable, no auto-renewal

FASTag Annual Pass Eligibility Checklist

Make sure all of the following cases are true for your vehicle:

• Your FASTag is active and not blacklisted
• Your FASTag is linked to the correct vehicle registration number (VRN)
• FASTag properly affixed to your car’s windscreen
• Vehicle is private/non-commercial as commercial vehicles are not eligible or this Annual Pass

If any of these conditions fail, the system will not let you buy or link the FASTag Annual Pass.

Step-by-step: How to Buy the FASTag Annual Pass

Step 1: Choose the platform
Open the Rajmarg Yatra mobile app or visit the official NHAI/MoRTH FASTag portal. These are the official channels for the pass purchase and linking.

Step 2: Log in or enter details
Log in with your registered mobile number, the one linked to your FASTag or enter your vehicle registration number or the FASTag ID if the portal asks for it.

Step 3: System eligibility check
The platform checks: FASTag status (active/not blacklisted), VRN-FASTag linkage and proper affixation status. If something’s wrong, you’ll see a message telling you what to fix.

Step 4: Payment
Pay ₹3,000 online using UPI, debit/credit card or net banking. The payment is a one-time prepaid charge for the pass. The portal will show confirmation and a transaction receipt.

Step 5: Linking and confirmation
After successful payment, the pass is linked to your FASTag and VRN. You will receive an SMS confirmation; the pass will become active on 15 August 2025. If you purchase after August 15, the Annual Pass will be active from the date of payment.

Step 6: Usage
Each eligible toll plaza crossing under NHAI or MoRTH deducts one trip from your 200-trip quota. After 200 trips or one year the system reverts to standard pay-per-use FASTag mode automatically.

Practical Tips Before You Buy FASTag Annual Pass

• Buy early if you travel often: Activation is on 15 August, so purchasing beforehand guarantees your pass is linked and ready when it goes live
• Keep transaction proof: Save the SMS and digital receipt in case of a mismatch at a toll plaza
• Check coverage on your route: Not every toll on your route may be covered (state/municipal/private tolls might still charge separately). Plan accordingly
• No refunds: Buy only if the one-year/200-trip structure suits your needs, as there will be no refunds once the payment is made

Conclusion

The FASTag annual pass offers great value and convenience for frequent highway travellers. A one-time ₹3,000 payment for up to 200 trips or a year means fewer top-ups, quicker toll crossings, and predictable travel costs. It takes the stress out of managing balances and reduces delays at plazas, giving you smoother journeys and complete peace of mind.