How to Get Motorway M-Tag? A Complete Guide

Highlights

• You can get M-Tag by applying online on the NHA portal.
• Keep your reference number (after application submission) safe to track your M-Tag status.
• After your account’s activation, the M-Tag will be issued and installed on your vehicle.

M-Tag is an electronic toll collection system used on motorways in Pakistan. It allows drivers to pass through toll plazas without stopping and paying cash. If you have frequently traveled through motorways, you might be familiar with the long waiting hours at entry and exit points of the main cities in the country. Most of these problems occur due to cash payments at the toll plaza window. To overcome this challenge and facilitate travelers, the NHA came up with the M-Tag plan to make the toll plaza system seamless. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get M-Tag for the motorways in Pakistan.

Step-By-Step Instructions to Get M-Tag for Motorway Travel

1. Visit the official website of the National Highway Authority (NHA) of Pakistan at https://nha.gov.pk/.
2. On the homepage, click on the “M-Tag” tab located in the top menu bar.
3. Click on the “Apply Online” button.
4. Fill out the application form with your personal information, including your name, address, phone number, email address, and vehicle details.
5. Upload a scanned copy of your national identity card (NIC) and vehicle registration certificate (VRC).
6. Select your preferred top-up amount for your M-Tag account.
7. Review your application details and click on the “Submit” button.
8. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a reference number.
9. Visit the nearest M-Tag issuing center or customer service center of the NHA with your original NIC and VRC, along with a copy of each document.
10. Submit your reference number and documents to the M-Tag issuing center or customer service center staff.
11. Pay the required fee to activate your M-Tag account.
12. Once your account is activated, your M-Tag will be issued and can be installed on your vehicle’s windshield.

It is important to note that you can also apply for an M-Tag through the NHA mobile app, which is available for both Android and iOS devices. Alternatively, you can also call the NHA helpline at 1300 for assistance with getting an M-Tag.

FAQs

How to get M-Tag from Lahore?

• Go to your nearest toll plaza in the vehicle you want to travel with.
• Provide your CNIC.
• Provide complete vehicle details as inquired by the team.
• Provide your active phone number.
• Receive your M-Tag sticker.

Is M-Tag free?

Travelers must have at least PKR 500 when applying for M-Tag. You can call the NHA helpline to know more details.

What is the helpline for M-Tag?

The helpline for M-Tag is 1313. You can also call 0310-0111130.

The above details highlight how to get M-Tag for motorway traveling. You can check the official NHA website for more details.