How to Buy Car Insurance for a New Car (No Sequence Number)
Most people think you need a Sequence Number to compare and buy motor insurance online in Saudi Arabia, but for a brand new car, you use the Customs Card number instead.
Can I get car insurance without a sequence number?
Yes. If your car is new and not yet registered, you can use the Customs Card number instead of the sequence number to compare and buy car insurance online in KSA.
What is a “Customs Card”?
A customs card (البطاقة الجمركية) is an official document issued by ZATCA after a vehicle enters Saudi Arabia. It acts as the vehicle’s temporary identification, and includes the 17-digit chassis number (VIN) that you’ll use to buy car insurance before registration.
How do I get my car customs card number?
Based on how you got your car, you can easily locate or retrieve your vehicle’s Customs Card number based on how you purchased the car:
- If bought from a dealer/showroom: You should get a printed/ digital copy from the seller after payment
- If imported personally: You can find it on ZATCA’s portal oafter Saudi customs clear the car.
Where is the number located? > The Customs Card number is a 10-digit number located in the top-left corner of the official document, right below the barcode.
How to buy car insurance without sequence number in KSA
Follow these steps to buy car insurance before issuing Istimara and the number plate
- Ask the seller to share your vehicle customs card number.
- Go to wakeel.com
- Enter your ID/Iqama number + Customs card number.
- Choose the earliest possible policy start date.
- Compare car insurance prices & different companies’ offers on wakeel
- Match the insured value to the price you paid for the car.
- Pay online
- Wait for your car insurance to show up on Najm.
Required information to buy insurance for a new car
To use sites like Tameeni and wakeel to compare and buy car insurance in Saudi Arabia, you’ll need:
- National ID (for citizens) or Iqama (for expats).
- Car sequence number, or customs card number
- Valid Saudi Driving License
New cars deserve more than third party car insurance 🚙🛡️
For most brand-new cars, comprehensive is the best car insurance option in Saudi Arabia. It covers:
1. paying for the damage you cause to others
2. paying for your own car repair
3. paying the car value when the car is a total loss
Use wakeel to compare quotes from Al Rajhi Takaful, Medgulf, Malath, Walaa, and others side-by-side.
Next steps after buying car insurance for an unregistered car in Saudi Arabia
1. Check car insurance status on Najm
Use your vehicle customs card number to check your car insurance status on the Najm.
2. Complete Absher Procedures
With your insurance in place, you are now clear to complete the vehicle registration and number plate process.
3. Update car insurance details (important!)
Got your Istimara? There’s one last step. You just need to change the “customs card number” in your car insurance policy to your car’s “sequence number”
Just a heads-up: Car insurance comparison sites/ apps can’t make these kinds of changes for you. You’ll need to contact your insurance company directly to update any details on your policy.
Get car insurance quotes with your customs card number
You can now use wakeel to find affordable options from the best car insurance companies in Saudi Arabia with instant issuance and direct linking to Najm and Morro systems.
🔍 FAQs
Ask the dealer, showroom, or seller to share the Customs Card details.
Your car insurance usually shows up on Najm and Moroor systems instantly, but it can take up to 48 hours. If it takes longer, contact Najm.
Yes, but modifications must be done directly through the insurance company.
Usually no. Different insurance companies offer very different prices for the same car. When you compare car insurance prices online you could save you anywhere from 500 SAR to 1,500 SAR.
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