Manafith: insurance for cars entering Saudi Arabia
As a GCC local, you’re probably no stranger to the idea of driving your car to Saudi Arabia. For many of us, Saudi Arabia may already be our go-to for long weekends — either to see family, check out events, do Umrah, or even just cafe hopping in Al Khobar! If this is your first time travelling to Saudi by car (or if it’s been some time since you last did,) you might ask: What kind of car insurance do I need for travel to Saudi Arabia? To enter Saudi borders with your car, you’ll need to buy mandatory third-party vehicle insurance online using the official Manafith Platform or the ‘Najm Manafith’ mobile app.
Looking for car insurance for transferring a GCC car to Saudi Arabia?
If you’re reading this to learn how to transfer and register a car in KSA, start with our guide on how to import a car to Saud Arabia.
Once you’re ready for the car insurance part, you can easily use your customs card number to compare and buy car insurance
What is Manafith?
Manafith is the official name for the mandatory car insurance required for non-Saudi and GCC-registered cars entering Saudi Arabia through land border points.
| Country | Saudi Entry Port / Crossing | Where to Buy Car Insurance |
| Bahrain | King Fahd Causeway | KFCA Jesr App / Website |
| Iraq | Jadedat Arar Port | Manafith |
| Jordan | Al Hadith Port, Halat Ammar Port, Al Durra Port | Manafith |
| Kuwait | Al Khafji Port, Al Raqi Port | Manafith |
| Oman | Al Rub Al-Khali Port | Manafith |
| Qatar | Salwa Port | Manafith |
| UAE | Al Batha Port | Manafith |
| Yemen | Al Wadeah Port, Al Tawal Port, Al Khadra Port | Manafith |
How much does Manafith car insurance cost?
A 1-week (7-day) Manafith car insurance policy for entering Saudi Arabia costs SAR 120. Total pricing varies depending on the coverage period and vehicle category (e.g., sedan, SUV, commercial truck).
Does Manafith insurance cover accidents and damages?
Yes, but only for third parties. Manafith provides Third Party Liability (TPL) car insurance. It strictly compensates other parties for property damage or bodily injuries you may cause in an accident. It does not cover repair costs for your own vehicle.
How to buy Saudi Car Insurance Online Before Traveling
To buy the required car insurance for entering Saudi Arabia borders online, visit manafith.com.sa or open the Manafith app, then follow these steps:
- Select Travel Route: Pick your departure country and designated Saudi land border crossing.
- Input Vehicle & Personal Details: Enter your car’s country of registration, plate number, chassis number (VIN), and driver/owner details.
- Choose Duration & Pay: Select your required coverage period (e.g., 1 week), review the details, and complete payment online.
Notice:
If you choose not to buy your insurance online in advance, the minimum policy term sold manually at the Saudi land border checkpoint is 1 month.
Aside from car insurance, what other documents are required at Saudi borders?
- Valid passport or ID card
- Valid driving license (GCC license or International accepted)
- Your car’s registration papers. (If the car isn’t yours, you’ll need a permit from the owner)
What happens if I get into a car accident in Saudi?
https://najm.sa/sites/en/pages/accident-reporting-procedures
- Step 1: Report the Accident: If no one is hurt, call Najm at 199033 — or use their WhatsApp number 920000560
- Step 2: Follow Najm’s Instructions
- Najm will visit the scene, assess the accident, decide who’s to blame, and create an official accident report. This report will be avaialbe on their app.
- Step 3: Insurance Claims
- From Najm app, can get insturction on how to file a claim — Manafith insurance will pay for the damage you cause to others.
- If you have comprehensive insurance that covers Saudi Arabia or the GCC, you can use the same report to file a claim with your home insurer to get your own car repaired.
How do I find out who my car insurance is with?
- The name of your Saudi car insurance company is listed at the top of your policy
- You can also find it in your accident report from Najm
A few different things about car accidents in Saudi
📌 Traffic police (Moroor) only respond to accidents when someone is hurt. After a car accident in Saudi Arabia, call Najm on 199033.
📌 Accident fault isn’t always 100% on one driver. Drivers usually share a percentage of the blame—like 25%, 50%, or 75%—based on what happened.
📌 Manafith entry insurance is still required even if your car insurance has GCC coverage. The GCC coverage it only pays for damage to your car—not the damage you may cause to others.
FAQs
If you’re driving a foreign or GCC-registered car into Saudi Arabia, you need border entry car insurance issued through Manafith.
Yes. If you’re entering Saudi Arabia in a foreign-registered vehicle, you can arrange the required Manafith insurance online before your trip.
Your insurer’s name is shown on your car insurance policy. If you have Manafith insurance, check your policy to find the company that issued your coverage.
Visitors can check traffic violations through Absher’s Query Traffic Violation for Visitor page, or Efaa.sa using their border or travel document number.
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