Muscat – The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced a reduction in the Orange Card vehicle insurance fee to RO1, effective January 2026, in a move aimed at easing cross-border movement and strengthening third-party liability protection.

The Orange Card is a unified motor insurance policy covering vehicles travelling between  countries that are signatories to the Arab Agreement for Motor Vehicle Insurance. It provides mandatory insurance coverage against damage caused to third parties within the territories of participating states, helping streamline insurance procedures and reduce complications during regional travel.

The FSA said the decision is part of its ongoing efforts to develop the insurance sector, enhance service efficiency and support transport, tourism and trade between Arab countries, in line with the sultanate’s drive to promote regional economic integration.

Among its key benefits, the Orange Card facilitates procedures in the event of traffic accidents on international roads, provides third-party liability coverage and remains a prerequisite for crossing land borders of participating countries.

The authority urged vehicle owners to obtain the Orange Card through approved insurance companies and take advantage of the reduced fee, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regulatory frameworks and ensuring the sustainability of the insurance sector in the sultanate.