Don’t stop for car insurance on King Fahd Causeway
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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.
Get your Bahrain Causeway insurance online
The quickest and cheapest way to get your Bahrain entry car insurance is online. You can pay for your car insurance and toll through:
- Jesr App
- Absher Travel
- Jesr Insurance (UIC App)
- eTraffic App (Bahrain Traffic app)
⚠️ Don’t pay for what you don’t need!
There insurance booths at the causeway, 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
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid Istimara (Vehicle registration)
- If the car is rental or leased: an external authorization from the owner
For travelers
- Saudis & GCC nationals: National ID or passport
- Expats & residents: Passport + Iqama (residency permit) + exit/re-entry visa (from Absher) + Bahrain entry visa (if required)
🛣️ 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 back in Saudi Arabia.
- Repaira 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.
Each company has a diffrent offer for comprehensive insurance with GCC coverage. So, play it smart. Take a few minutes to compare insurance prices online. It could save you money — and give you peace of mind — every time you travel outside Saudi Arabia by car.
