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:
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Region
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Branch
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Division
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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?
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Required by Saudi customs for import clearance
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Required by local couriers for accurate delivery
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Mandatory for all international shipments entering Saudi Arabia
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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:
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Country: Saudi Arabia
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City: Fill in normally
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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:
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Switch to English, or
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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:
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Share their location via WhatsApp with Saudi Post (SPL)
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SPL will help generate the corresponding Short Address
📝 Important Notes
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The Short Address belongs to the recipient, not the sender
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Each address has one unique Short Address
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The Short Address can be reused for all future deliveries
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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.
