In accordance with the latest regulatory requirements of the Saudi General Transport Authority (TGA), the Saudi national address system has been upgraded. To ensure smooth customs clearance and delivery of goods, shippers must pay attention to the following:
I. Policy Explanation
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From January 1, 2026
All goods shipped to Saudi Arabia must provide [information/documentation].Correct recipient address short code. -
From December 29, 2025
Our company will implement this requirement ahead of schedule, and address verification will be fully implemented for all express shipments to Saudi Arabia.
II. What is an Address Short Code?
Address Short Code (SSC) is used by Saudi Post. SPL (Saudi Post) Officially issued address identification code:
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With Saudi Arabia National Address Binding
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Used to accurately locate the recipient address
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The standard format is:
4 English letters + 4 numbers
Example:RRRD2929
III. Instructions for Filling Out Forms (Important)
1️⃣ Already have a short address code (recommended)
When creating the order:
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在 Short Address Field filling
- For example:
RRRD2929
- For example:
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Please fill in the complete form as well:
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Building number, street, city
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Postal Code
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⚠️ Note:
Saudi Arabia has officially launched its postal code system.The postal code must be filled in..
2️⃣ No address short code available (acceptable)
If the recipient has not yet provided a short address code:
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Please follow National Address Format
Please fill in the following information completely:-
Building number + street
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area
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City
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post code
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At the current stage,Short address code is not a mandatory field.However, the address must be complete and standardized.
IV. How to obtain the address short code?
Recipients can apply for the service themselves through the Saudi Post official platform:
👉 Saudi Post (SPL) Official Website
https://splonline.com.sa/en/national-address-1/
(Saudi government's official address system)
V. Important Reminder
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Saudi shipments will soon begin to fully implement the new address rules.
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Please confirm the following before creating the order:
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Is the address format compliant?
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Can you provide an address short code?
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This is a unified policy of the Saudi government; please communicate with the recipient in advance to avoid delays.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our customer service.

