The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced that travelers can now use the Absher Travel service to pass through the electronic gates at the King Fahd Bridge border crossing without stopping at a passport officer.
The new digital service is designed to make border crossings faster and more convenient for both Saudi citizens and residents by allowing travel procedures to be completed before arriving at the crossing.
What Is the Absher Travel Service?
Absher Travel is an electronic service available through the Absher platform that enables travelers to complete their travel procedures in advance before reaching the King Fahd Bridge border crossing.
The service allows Saudi citizens and residents to create an electronic travel request, helping reduce waiting times and speed up the border crossing process.
How the Service Works
According to the General Directorate of Passports, travelers who complete the required procedures and pay the King Fahd Bridge fees through the Absher Travel service can pass through the bridge's electronic gates without stopping to present their documents to a passport officer.
The new digital process is expected to streamline travel procedures, reduce congestion, and improve the overall efficiency of border crossings.
Features of Absher Travel
- Create a travel request electronically before arriving at the border crossing.
- Pay King Fahd Bridge crossing fees online.
- Verify that the vehicle has valid insurance.
- Confirm that the vehicle complies with all required regulations.
- Complete travel procedures electronically before reaching the border.
Purpose of the Service
Jawazat said the Absher Travel service is part of its ongoing efforts to simplify travel procedures and enhance the passenger experience at the King Fahd Bridge border crossing.
By allowing travelers to complete their travel requirements in advance, the service helps reduce waiting times, speeds up transit, and ensures smoother movement through the bridge's electronic gates.
