For the 2026–27 financial year, the fee is ₹3,075. The pass remains valid for one year from activation or 200 eligible toll-plaza crossings, whichever happens first. It is useful only when a vehicle regularly travels through covered fee plazas, so drivers should compare their actual route and toll spending before paying.
FASTag Annual Pass 2026: Key Details
Feature | Current rule |
Fee | ₹3,075 for FY 2026–27 |
Validity | One year from activation or 200 eligible crossings, whichever is earlier |
Eligible vehicles | Private, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans with a valid FASTag |
Coverage | Participating National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas |
Activation | On the vehicle’s existing FASTag after successful verification and payment |
Purchase channel | Official Rajmargyatra app or NHAI annual-pass website |
Transferable? | No; it is linked to the verified vehicle and FASTag |
NHAI announced that the fee increased from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 from April 1, 2026. The authority said the facility was available at about 1,150 National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas when the revised rate was announced. Coverage can change, so motorists should check their regular route on the official eligible-plaza list before purchasing.
What Is the FASTag Annual Pass?
The annual pass is not a separate physical sticker. It is a digital benefit activated on an existing, valid FASTag linked to an eligible private vehicle. At a covered fee plaza, an eligible crossing is deducted from the annual-pass allowance instead of the normal toll being charged from the FASTag wallet.
The pass ends when either condition is reached:
- 200 eligible crossings have been used; or
- one year has passed from the activation date.
After expiry, the FASTag continues to work as a regular FASTag. Normal toll charges can then be deducted from its wallet unless the owner buys another annual pass under the rules applicable at that time.
Who Is Eligible?
The facility is intended for private, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans. Vehicle details are checked against official records. A commercial vehicle is not eligible merely because it uses a passenger-car FASTag class.
Basic requirements
- The vehicle must be registered as a private, non-commercial car, jeep or van.
- It must have a valid FASTag properly affixed to the windscreen.
- The FASTag should be linked to the vehicle registration number, not only a chassis number.
- FASTag KYC and vehicle records should be complete and consistent.
- The tag must not be blacklisted, suspended or otherwise inactive.
If the registration number, vehicle class or FASTag record is incorrect, update it through the issuing bank or authorised FASTag provider before applying. Do not pay an unofficial agent to alter vehicle records.
Where Does the Pass Work?
The pass applies at designated fee plazas on National Highways and National Expressways. It does not automatically cover every toll road, parking facility or state-managed expressway in India.
When the vehicle uses a toll point outside the annual-pass network, the system may deduct the normal amount from the FASTag wallet. Drivers should therefore maintain a reasonable wallet balance even after activating the pass.
Usually covered
- Eligible National Highway fee plazas
- Eligible National Expressway fee plazas
- Open and closed toll systems included in the official network
Not automatically covered
- State Highway toll plazas managed by state authorities
- Municipal or local-body toll points
- Parking payments using FASTag
- Other facilities not listed by NHAI
Check the official list immediately before purchase and again before an unfamiliar journey. A road’s name alone does not prove that every plaza on it participates.
How Is a Trip Counted?
Trip counting depends on the type of toll system.
- Open fee plaza: each passage through the plaza generally counts as one crossing. A same-day return through the same plaza can therefore use another crossing.
- Closed toll system: entry and exit together are generally treated as one trip under the annual-pass framework.
This distinction matters when estimating value. A commuter crossing one open plaza in each direction on every working day may use the allowance much faster than an occasional long-distance traveller.
How to Buy the FASTag Annual Pass
1. Check the vehicle and route
Confirm that the vehicle is privately registered and that the toll plazas used most often appear in the official eligibility list.
2. Verify the existing FASTag
Make sure the tag is active, fixed to the correct vehicle and linked with accurate registration details. Resolve KYC, blacklist or vehicle-class issues first.
3. Use the official channel
Open the official Rajmargyatra app or the NHAI annual-pass webpage. Avoid links sent by unknown callers, advertisements or messaging groups.
4. Enter and verify vehicle details
Follow the current on-screen process. Review the registration number and FASTag information carefully before continuing.
5. Pay ₹3,075
Use the payment option displayed inside the official process. Never transfer the fee to a personal UPI ID or bank account supplied by an “agent.”
6. Wait for activation
NHAI says activation is normally completed within two hours after successful payment and verification. Do not assume it is active until the official status confirms activation.
7. Save the receipt
Keep the payment confirmation and activation details. They may help if a covered crossing is charged incorrectly.
Is the Pass Worth Buying?
The simplest break-even calculation is:
₹3,075 ÷ expected eligible crossings
Eligible crossings used | Effective cost per crossing |
50 | ₹61.50 |
100 | ₹30.75 |
150 | ₹20.50 |
200 | ₹15.38 |
These figures are only a comparison tool. The real saving depends on the toll normally charged at the covered plazas you actually use. Unused crossings expire when the one-year validity ends and are not carried forward.
The pass may suit drivers who make frequent intercity journeys or regularly cross a covered National Highway plaza. It may offer little value to people who mainly drive within a city, use state-managed toll roads or expect only a few eligible trips.
Common Reasons an Application May Fail
- The FASTag is registered only with a chassis number.
- Vehicle details do not match the VAHAN record.
- The vehicle is registered for commercial use.
- The FASTag is blacklisted or inactive.
- KYC is incomplete.
- The tag is linked to a different vehicle.
- The windscreen has more than one active FASTag.
Use the official support route or contact the FASTag issuing bank to correct the underlying problem. Do not buy a second tag simply to bypass verification.
Scam and Safety Checklist
- Use only the Rajmargyatra app or official NHAI website.
- Do not share OTPs, banking PINs or card security codes.
- Do not install remote-access software at a caller’s request.
- Never pay a personal account for “instant activation.”
- Verify the website domain before entering vehicle or payment details.
- Keep the official receipt and check activation status.
- Report an incorrect deduction through the authorised FASTag or highway-support channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ₹3,075 a monthly fee?
No. It is the one-time annual-pass fee for the applicable 2026–27 period, providing up to 200 eligible crossings or one year of validity, whichever ends first.
Can the pass be transferred to another car?
No. It is linked to the verified vehicle and its FASTag.
Does it work at every toll plaza in India?
No. It is limited to eligible National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas listed by NHAI.
Do I need a new FASTag?
Normally no. The annual-pass benefit is activated on the eligible vehicle’s existing valid FASTag.
What happens after 200 crossings?
The annual-pass benefit ends and the FASTag returns to normal operation. Regular toll charges can then be deducted from the wallet.
Will unused trips carry forward?
No. Remaining crossings expire when the one-year validity ends.
Conclusion
The FASTag Annual Pass can reduce toll costs and recharge effort for motorists who frequently use covered National Highways and Expressways. The 2026–27 fee is ₹3,075, and the benefit lasts for one year or 200 eligible crossings.
Before paying, verify the vehicle’s eligibility, inspect the official plaza list and calculate expected use. Buy only through the official Rajmargyatra or NHAI channel, retain the receipt and keep a wallet balance for toll points outside the annual-pass network.
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Official sources: PIB: NHAI fee revision for FY 2026–27 · NHAI Annual Pass portal · Eligible toll-plaza list · Official FAQs
Information checked on October 16, 2026. Toll coverage, interfaces and operating rules can change. Verify the live official portal before purchase. This article provides general information and does not guarantee savings or activation.
