Documents Needed to Ship from the UAE to Saudi Arabia

To ship a parcel from the UAE to Saudi Arabia you need the item details for customs (description, HS code, country of manufacture and value) and the recipient’s national ID or Iqama number, which Saudi customs requires to clear courier shipments. Saudi Arabia charges 15% VAT on imports, and medicines, supplements and cosmetics may need SFDA approval. Economical ground services make Saudi one of the cheapest destinations from the UAE.

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Live sample prices

Cheapest price per carrier for one box from Dubai, in AED, including our service, as of 2026-10-23. Import duties at destination are not included.

Destination Weight Aramex FedEx
Saudi Arabia · Riyadh 1 kg 103 AED 204 AED
Saudi Arabia · Riyadh 5 kg 134 AED 254 AED

Green = cheaper in that row. 1 kg box 20×15×10 cm, 5 kg box 40×30×20 cm. Your price depends on your weight, box size and destination city. Full shipping details for this country

What to prepare

  • The item details you enter when booking: description, HS code, country of manufacture, quantity and the real value. For goods for sale, also attach the seller’s commercial invoice.
  • Recipient’s full name, Saudi mobile number and national ID or Iqama number.
  • Full delivery address with the city and, if possible, the national address short code.

Items that need approval

Medicines, food supplements and cosmetics may need approval from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Ask us before booking these.

Ground or express

For Saudi Arabia the calculator shows economical ground services next to express air, so you can choose by price or speed.

Frequently asked questions

Does the recipient in Saudi Arabia need an ID number?

Yes. Saudi customs needs the recipient’s national ID or Iqama number to clear courier shipments.

Is there VAT on parcels to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia charges 15% VAT on imported goods, normally paid by the recipient.

Can I send perfumes or cosmetics?

Some cosmetics need SFDA approval and perfumes can be restricted by carriers. Message us first.

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