Experience the New King Fahd Causeway Crossing

Just a short journey away, Bahrain welcomes Saudi Iqama holders and GCC residents with open arms. And honestly, travelling to Bahrain from Saudi Arabia by car is pretty simple — all you need is to drive to King Fahd causeway with your original, valid ID, your driver’s license, and your car’s registration (istimara.) Add to that, the Jesr app. This is the app to buy your Bahrain car insurance online before you leave home!

King Fahd Causeway App, Jesr, top features

1. Buy King Fahd car insurance online

Don’t wait until you get to King Fahd causeway to buy car insurance to enter Bahrain! At the causeway, insurance booths offer only 1-month car insurance for around SAR 150. With the Jesr app, you can:

• Buy insurance ahead of time — no need to stop to pay for car insurance on your way!
• Saves money — online you can compare prices, see what fits your needs choose how long you want the insurance for: 1 day, 3 days, or 1 week.

👉 Not sure how to buy Bahrain car insurance online? Follow our easy step-by-step guide in King Fahd Causeway insurance blog

2. Live Camera Feed & Wait Times

Want to know what the traffic situation looks like before you hit the road? Jesr gives you:

• Live camera feeds of the causeway
• Estimated wait times for both Saudi and Bahraini sides

This helps you plan the best time to leave for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and avoid the long queues.

3. “E-JESR PLUS” fast track saves time

In a rush? Consider E-JESR PLUS, a premium fast-track service that offers:

• A special fast-track lanes on both sides of t
• 3 days of comprehensive insurance
• Roadside assistance included

Price tag? Around SAR 400. It’s not for everyone, but if you value time especially around the big holidays, the speed and convenience are worth it.

4. free roadside assistance for all users

Car trouble on your way to Bahrain? Out of gas, dead battery, engine overheating — whatever the issue, don’t worry about it.
King Fahd Causeway offers free roadside assistance through the app, or you can call for help directly at 8004000999.

Saudi to Bahrain Travel Tips

• You’ll need your national ID or passport to enter Bahrain. Digital ID on your phone doesn’t do the job!
• If you’re driving a car that isn’t registered in your name, get the owner’s permission to drive the car outside Saudi first.
• Give your car a quick check-up before your trip — roadside assistance is available, but a breakdown ruins your plans.
• Buy your insurance online before getting to the causeway — it’s faster and cheaper.
• Saudi riyals are accepted in Bahrain, and you can pay with MADA or Apple Pay.
• Careful! the speed limit on the causeway is 100 km/h, reducing to 80 km/h near the Bahraini side. If the camera flashes, the fine will show up on Absher, so drive safely!

Go for comprehensive insurance (it’s safer!)

The standard car insurance option on the app is third-party only, which means:

• Insurance pays to cover the damage you’ve caused to others while driving in Bahrain
• …but not for your own car repairs or anything else

Want better protection? For just SAR 30 more, you can upgrade to comprehensive coverage when buying through Jesr. This way, if you get into a car accident in Bahrain—you can file a claim with Tawuniya once you’re back in Saudi Arabia.

But if you travel by car often, it’s worth buying a comprehensive car insurance policy with GCC coverage from the start — it saves you from paying 30 riyals in every visit. Many Saudi insurance companies offer this type of policy, you just need to compare options to find the best match for you.