If you’re planning to cross the King Fahd Causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, there’s good news: you can now handle almost everything digitally before you even reach the border.
The Absher Travel service lets Saudi citizens and residents create travel requests, pay causeway fees, arrange vehicle insurance, and verify compliance—all through the Absher app. It’s designed to save time at the checkpoint and make cross-border travel smoother.
Here’s what you need to know about using it.
What Is Absher Travel?
Absher Travel is an electronic service available on the Absher Individuals app. It allows you to complete your travel procedures for the King Fahd Causeway in advance, rather than dealing with everything at the border.
Through the service, you can:
- Submit a travel request with trip details
- Pay the causeway crossing fee
- Insure your vehicle for the trip
- Confirm that your vehicle meets travel regulations
Currently, the service applies only to the King Fahd Causeway outlet connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Related: How to Register and Activate Your Absher Account
How to Use Absher Travel: Step-by-Step
Here’s how to create a travel request using the service:
1. Log in to the Absher app
Open the Absher Individuals app on your phone and sign in with your credentials.
2. Go to Other Services
From the main menu, select “Other Services.”
3. Choose Absher Travel
Tap on the Absher Travel option.
4. Create a travel request
Start a new request by selecting “Create a travel request.”
5. Enter your trip details
You’ll need to provide:
- Outlet (King Fahd Causeway)
- Date of travel
- Expected arrival time at the border
- Travel option (solo or with passengers)
6. Select your vehicle
Choose the vehicle you’ll be driving from your registered vehicles.
7. Add travelers
If you’re traveling with family members or passengers, add their details here.
8. Move to additional services
This step covers vehicle insurance and compliance verification.
9. Review and agree to terms
Check all the details you’ve entered, review the terms and conditions, and submit your request.
Once submitted, your travel request will be processed, and you’ll receive confirmation through the app.
Important Things to Remember
Before you travel, keep these points in mind:
At the outlet:
When you arrive at the King Fahd Causeway checkpoint, make sure to:
- Enable Bluetooth on your phone
- Open the Nafath app (used for identity verification)
- Select location verification when prompted
This allows the system to confirm your identity and travel request digitally.
App version:
The service is only available on the latest version of the Absher Individuals app. If you haven’t updated recently, do so before your trip to avoid issues.
Currently limited to King Fahd Causeway:
For now, Absher Travel is only active at the King Fahd Causeway outlet. It is not yet available at other border crossings.
Why Use Absher Travel?
The main benefit is speed and convenience. By completing most procedures digitally beforehand, you reduce the time spent at the border checkpoint. Everything from fee payment to insurance verification is done through your phone.
It’s especially useful during busy travel periods, like holidays or weekends, when the causeway can get crowded.
Final Thoughts
Absher Travel is a practical addition to Saudi Arabia’s digital government services, making cross-border travel more efficient for residents and citizens heading to Bahrain.
If you’re planning a trip via the King Fahd Causeway, download the latest version of the Absher app, complete your travel request in advance, and make sure you have the Nafath app ready for identity verification at the outlet.
For the most current information and any updates to the service, visit the official Absher platform or check the app notifications before traveling.