Don’t stop for car insurance on King Fahd Causeway
Crossing King Fahd Causeway is no longer the hassle it used to be. With online car insurance and toll payments, plus the new express lanes, your trip to Bahrain can be smooth, quick, and stress-free.
New toll fees announced for crossing King Fahad Causay
As of February 2026, toll fees for private cars & motorcycles are SAR 70 (or BD 7) for a round trip, with options for digital payment via the Jesr App.
Get your Bahrain Causeway insurance online
“The quickest and cheapest way to get the required car insurance for crossing the King Fahd Causeway is to do it online through Jesr App, or Absher Travel, or on United Insurance Company (UIC) app and website.
⚠️ Don’t pay for what you don’t need!
Causway insurance booths are still working, but they only offer 1-month car insurance for 160 SAR. If you only need a few days of coverage (3, 5, or 10), you can only get it online.
King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain goes digital
What you need to enter Bahrain by car
To cross the King Fahd Causeway, you must have: a passport/ID (valid for 3+ months), an exit/re-entry visa (for expats), vehicle registration (Istimara), driver authorization documents, and the required car insurance.
🛣️ E-Jesr vs Jesr Plus: explained
| Lane | Fee | What It Is | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-JESR | Free (just pay toll + online insurance) | Fast lane for cars that already bought Bahrain car insurance online. Skip the insurance booth completely. | Travelers who need car insurance for 3, 5, or 10 days. | Available for GCC vehicles only. |
| Jesr Plus | 46 SAR (round trip) + toll + insurance | Premium lane that bypasses congestion at security and customs. Much faster than standard queues. | Travelers in a rush, catching flights, important appointments, or during holiday traffic. | Requires booking a time slot in advance via the app. GCC vehicles only. |
🚨 Upgrade Bahrain insurance for more Protection
Basic third party insurance, which is the default option for King Fahd Causeway, only pays for the damage you cause to the others.
For just 30 SAR more, you can upgrade to comprehensive insurance. With this upgrade, your car damages will be covered, no matter who is at fault.
The best part? If you have an accident, you can file a claim directly with Tawuniya in Saudi Arabia. You can claim money for car repairs and n or bringing the car back to Saudi Arabia.
What to do in a Bahrain accident
- Minor accidents: Report online through the eTraffic app — no need to visit the police stations.
- If injuries are involved: Call Bahrain Traffic Police at 199.
📝 How it goes with car insurance
- It’s your fault 100% → the other driver claims with United Insurance.
- Other driver 100% fault → eTraffic will direct you to their car insurance company. From there, you have two choices:
- Accept a cash payout (cheque) and repair your car in Saudi Arabia.
- Repair the car at a partner workshop in Bahrain.
- If you bought comprehensive (own-damage) cover → File a claim with Tawuniya directly.
🌍 Travel often? Save with GCC-wide comprehensive car insurance
If you regularly drive across GCC countries, upgrading to comprehensive insurance with GCC coverage (sometimes called geographical extension) makes the most sense.
This option extends your Saudi car insurance to cover you in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Oman — and you won’t need to keep paying that extra 30 SAR every trip.
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