Paying King Fahd Causeway tolls and vehicle insurance via Absher | A comprehensive guide

The King Fahd Causeway is a vital artery connecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and a testament to the deep fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries since its official opening in 1986. As part of the Kingdom's efforts to develop digital services and facilitate travel in line with Vision 2030, the "Absher" platform has launched an integrated electronic service enabling travelers to pay tolls and purchase insurance in advance, thus reducing waiting times and streamlining travel procedures.

Payment of fees and insurance via Absher

The Absher platform allows individuals to pay bridge crossing fees and insurance premiums before arriving at the border crossings, a step aimed at streamlining traffic flow. To ensure the process is successful, travelers must consider the following conditions before creating their trip:

• Identity verification: Travelers' identities are verified automatically via the "Nafath" application.
• Booking time: The flight must be booked and the fees paid at least 3 hours before the travel date.
• Expected arrival time: The traveler must arrive at the port within 3 hours or less of the scheduled flight time in the application.

Steps to create a trip and pay the fees

To complete the prepayment process and arrange the trip, the following steps can be followed via the Absher Individuals application:

1. Log in to the "Absher" application using the National Access credentials.
2. Select the "King Fahd Causeway" service from the list of services.
3. Select the vehicle you wish to travel in and choose the expected travel time.
4. Add details of companions (if any).
5. Payment of transit fees and insurance fees via the payment methods available in the application.
6. Complete the initial verification process via the "Nafath" application to confirm the trip.

Upon arrival at the bridge, the traveler can use the toll, customs and insurance gates specified in the text message he receives, with the requirement to complete the spatial verification via "Nafath" upon arrival at the passport booths.

New discount packages for frequent flyers

In a related development, and to enhance the experience for frequent travelers, the King Fahd Causeway Authority has launched new packages through the "Jisr" app, offering discounts of up to 40% . These packages include a variety of options to meet the needs of different segments, most notably:

• Frequent Flyer Package: Designed for daily or semi-daily travelers.
• Package price: 850 riyals.
• Validity: Expires within one month or after 40 crossings (one way or return), whichever comes first.

These updates come to emphasize the economic and tourism importance of the King Fahd Causeway, which is not limited to being a land crossing, but is an important economic tributary that facilitates trade and tourism between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.