Important Update: Saudi Arabia National Address (Short Address) Requir

Effective from January 1, 2026

According to the latest regulations issued by the Saudi government, all international shipments delivered to Saudi Arabia must include a valid Saudi National Address (Short Address).
Packages without a valid Short Address may face customs delays, delivery failure, return, or fines.

📌 What is a Saudi “Short Address”?

A Short Address is a standardized Saudi national location code issued by Saudi Post (SPL).

Format:
👉 4 letters + 4 numbers
Example: RRRD2929

This code uniquely identifies:

Region
Branch
Division
Building number

It replaces long written addresses and is mandatory for customs clearance and last-mile delivery in Saudi Arabia.

❗ Why is the Short Address mandatory?

Required by Saudi customs for import clearance
Required by local couriers for accurate delivery
Mandatory for all international shipments entering Saudi Arabia
Missing or incorrect Short Address may result in: Delivery delays/Parcel return/Additional fines or handling fees

🧾 How to fill in your order address

When placing an order:

Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Fill in normally
Address field: 👉 Enter ONLY your Short Address (e.g. RAGI2929)

⚠️ Do not enter a long written address in the address field.

🔍 How to find your Saudi Short Address

✅ Method 1: Via Saudi Post (SPL) Official Website

Step 1:
Visit the official SPL website:
👉 https://splonline.com.sa

You may:

Switch to English, or
Keep Arabic (both are supported)

Click “National Address”

Step 2:
Register or log in to your SPL account
⚠️ Saudi National ID / Iqama is required for registration

Once logged in, you can view your Short Address, which looks like:

✅ Method 2: SPL Phone Hotline

You may contact Saudi Post directly:

📞 +966 11 289 88888

Follow the automated voice instructions to obtain your National Address.

✅ Method 3: WhatsApp Location Sharing (Local Users)

Recipients in Saudi Arabia can also:

Share their location via WhatsApp with Saudi Post (SPL)
SPL will help generate the corresponding Short Address

📝 Important Notes

The Short Address belongs to the recipient, not the sender
Each address has one unique Short Address
The Short Address can be reused for all future deliveries
This requirement applies to all e-commerce platforms

✅ Summary (Quick Checklist)

✔ Saudi Arabia orders must include Short Address
✔ Format: 4 letters + 4 numbers
✔ Fill Short Address in the address field only
✔ Required from Jan 1, 2026
✔ Issued by Saudi Post (SPL)

📩 Need Help?

If you’re unsure whether your address is correct or need help updating your order, please contact our customer support team before shipment, and we’ll be happy to assist.