How to send a letter to Saudi Arabia

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Saudi Arabia

Sending post to Saudi Arabia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-18 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes; additional 4-digit code sometimes used.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Building No + Street
District
CITY 12345
SAUDI ARABIA
Example
Ahmed Saleh
123 King Fahd Rd
Al Olaya District
RIYADH 12345
SAUDI ARABIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes; additional 4-digit code sometimes used.
Language
Arabic/English; uppercase city for international.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
7-18 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Include 5-digit postcode and district; add phone.
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