Bahrain: Guidelines for smooth causeway crossing

Bahrain: Guidelines for smooth causeway crossing

Bahrain - Passengers travelling via King Fahad Causeway in both directions are required to have the necessary documents and adhere to the regulations enforced by the authorities running the strategic artery. The King Fahad Causeway Authority (KFCA) made the call due to the high passenger density on the bridge during Eid Al Adha, which may impede the flow of the traffic or disrupt the crossing lanes. Bahraini nationals are required to bring their original ID cards, with a validity of not less than three months, or carry a passport, with a validity of not less than three months as well, said a KFCA statement. Domestic workers accompanying Bahraini nationals should have valid residence permits, valid passports and exit and re-entry visas must be obtained, in addition to a medical insurance upon entering Saudi Arabia. Residents wishing to travel between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia must carry a valid residence permit and a passport, provided its validity is not less than six months, and to obtain an exit and re-entry visa electronically. All passengers have to carry the documents of the vehicle they are travelling across the causeway. These include a valid driving licence for the driver of the vehicle, a valid