How to Authorise Someone to Drive Your Car on Absher
Perhaps a relative needs your car for a week, or a family driver takes the children to school. In Saudi Arabia, the registered owner can formally allow another person to drive the vehicle through Absher. This guide covers the steps, the conditions the National Platform lists and the limits on how long an authorisation can last.
Quick answer
Log in to Absher, go to Vehicles → Manage Vehicles, select the car, choose Authorize Vehicles, then Issue Authorization. Enter the details and choose the type of authorisation, which can cover driving inside or outside the Kingdom (my.gov.sa). The vehicle’s registration must be valid and its insurance active. The authorisation can’t last longer than the registration, the driver’s licence or, for residents, their re-entry visa.
Key takeaways
- Who issues it: the vehicle owner, on Absher.
- Path: Vehicles → Manage Vehicles → Authorize Vehicles → Issue Authorization.
- Scope: inside or outside the Kingdom, depending on the type chosen.
- Result: listed as immediate.
- Provider: Ministry of Interior (my.gov.sa).
What the authorisation does
The National Platform describes the service as letting you add an authorised person to drive a vehicle inside or outside the Kingdom, depending on the type of authorisation you select. It replaces paperwork with a record linked to the vehicle in the Ministry of Interior’s systems.
Note
An authorisation lets someone drive. It doesn’t transfer ownership, and it doesn’t change who is responsible for the vehicle’s registration and insurance.
Step by step
Issuing a driving authorisation
1
Log in to Absher: with your own account.
2
Select “Vehicles”: from the menu.
3
Click “Manage Vehicles”: to see the cars registered to you.
4
Select the vehicle: the one you want to authorise.
5
Choose “Authorize Vehicles”: to open the authorisation options.
6
Click “Issue Authorization”: enter the driver’s details and choose the type.
These steps follow the National Platform’s service page (my.gov.sa).
Conditions to check first
The National Platform lists these conditions:
Before you authorise
- The vehicle registration (istimara) is valid
- The vehicle’s insurance is active
- The authorised person holds a valid driving licence
- The authorised person does not hold a final exit visa
If the registration has lapsed, renew it first. The National Platform’s renewal service requires valid insurance, a valid periodic inspection and paid violations (my.gov.sa).
How long it can last
An authorisation can’t outlast certain documents. According to the National Platform, it can’t extend beyond:
| Limit | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The vehicle’s registration expiry | No valid registration, no valid authorisation |
| The authorised person’s licence expiry | They must be licensed for the whole period |
| The authorised person’s re-entry visa (residents) | It can’t run past their permitted travel window |
Tip
Choose an end date that matches the real need, such as a week or a term, rather than the longest period available. You can issue a new authorisation later.
Good practice for owners
- Keep your insurance current. Authorisations depend on it.
- Check fines regularly. Violations are tied to the vehicle; see our guide to traffic fines and Saher.
- Review authorisations when circumstances change, for example when someone leaves the Kingdom.
Warning
Only issue authorisations through your own Absher account. Never share your Absher password or verification codes with anyone, including the person you are authorising.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I authorise a driver on Absher?
Vehicles → Manage Vehicles → select the vehicle → Authorize Vehicles → Issue Authorization.
Can the authorisation cover driving abroad?
The National Platform says it can cover inside or outside the Kingdom, depending on the type you select.
What must be valid?
The vehicle’s registration and insurance, and the authorised person’s driving licence.
How long does an authorisation last?
No longer than the registration, the driver’s licence or, for residents, their re-entry visa.
Last checked: the National Platform pages were last opened on 14 October 2026 and could not be re-opened on 16 October (access blocked), so confirm each step on Absher before you rely on it. Procedures can change; confirm on Absher and the National Platform. Infosaudia is an independent guide and is not affiliated with any government agency.
