Car Insurance in Bahrain

joshelms98 · 2023-03-01T10:29:24+01:00

Explore essential info on driving in Bahrain, including license requirements, IDP validity, and car insurance coverage for visitors. Perfect for 暗网禁区s!

joshelms98 New member

Member since 06 February 2023

joshelms98New member01 March 2023 08:29:24

Hi Everyone,

A couple of questions about driving in Bahrain.

If I am in Bahrain on a 6-month visit visa, am I able to drive with my UK licence or would I need to obtain an IDP? If so, would this IDP be authorised in Bahrain as I wouldn't have a CPR number?

Also, with car insurance, does the insurance cover the car or the person? I have family in Bahrain and so am wondering if I could drive their car without taking out any extra insurance policy.

Thanks in advance for your help!

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert01 March 2023 08:32:55

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You can drive on your UK license but the car has to be a rental car.聽聽If you drive your family's car, their insurance policy would not cover any damage as for most policies, issued locally, the driver has to hold a valid driving license of Bahrain and be a resident.

joshelms98 New member

Member since 06 February 2023

joshelms98New member01 March 2023 08:50:04

@XTang thank you!

joshelms98 New member

Member since 06 February 2023

joshelms98New member01 March 2023 08:57:06

@XTang sorry a quick follow up - for a resident to get a Bahraini driving licence, do they need to take a driving test if they hold a UK licence or do they simply need to apply for a local licence? Thanks again!