Send personal-use medicines from India to Saudi Arabia through Atlantic Express. We follow all the rules and regulations set by Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and hence we are one of the best legal methods of sending medicines to Saudi Arabia. Kindly note that personal medicine parcels to Saudi Arabia are generally limited to about a 3-month supply. And, not to forget that the paperwork must establish that the medicines are for the receiver’s own treatment. The parcel should accompany a valid, signed prescription or medical report no older than six months while the medicines should be in their original, sealed packs. When you are sending medicines abroad, please note that many shipments also need SFDA clearance applied for through its Controlled Drug System portal before the parcel is booked. We do not undertake courier of controlled categories as they can never be shipped. We review every parcel before booking and handle the process end to end. Our team checks each medicine against Indian export regulations and Saudi import rules and then prepares SFDA-ready documentation. We have the facility of picking up the parcel from your doorstep, and deliver it to the concerned recipient in Saudi Arabia with live tracking. Most parcels reach Saudi Arabia within about a week of clearance provided they have a valid prescription with the patient’s name matching the receiver’s. Send your medicines to Saudi Arabia by connecting with us online or through WhatsApp now.
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Please note: Atlantic International Express is a licensed logistics and courier company. We do not sell, manufacture, import, prescribe, or dispense medicines.
We only transport medicines that our customers already legally possess, provide a valid prescription and all destination-country import requirements are met.
Saudi Arabia reviews incoming medicine parcels through the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The customs enforcement is handled by ZATCA (the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority). These bodies strictly check the quantity and the category of the medicines. Personal-use shipments should stay within roughly a 3-month supply, and the paperwork needs to show the medicine is genuinely for the receiver’s own treatment. To establish this, a signed prescription or medical report, issued within the last six months is required. It must state the diagnosis, dosage and treatment duration.
To send a medicine courier from India to Saudi Arabia, you need an SFDA personal-import clearance. You can apply it through the Authority’s Controlled Drug System (CDS) portal. This is the norm for prescription medicines rather than an at-the-border formality. These regulations highlight the importance of preparation. Parcels with a complete, pre-cleared file move smoothly, while parcels without it can face delays or they can be held at customs. Also note that there is an absolute ban on controlled categories.
Some of the rules to note while sending medicines abroad to Saudi Arabia include:
The medicines must be within a 3-month supply per shipment.
The receiver side needs to have SFDA personal-import clearance via the CDS portal. And this must be arranged before dispatch.
A genuine prescription is a must. And the receiver’s name should be the same as the patient’s.
The medicines must be in their original packaging and sealed. They must have all the labels.
Saudi Arabia allows entry of various types of medicines for personal usage from India through courier to Saudi Arabia fro India. You can send over-the-counter (OTC) medicines along with their respective pharmacy bill. The Saudi authorities treat Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and Unani (AYUSH) remedies as herbal or supplement products. Hence, they can be sent too, provided they fit into the eligibility criteria and have the necessary documentation. At the same time, you can send personal-use prescription medicines with a valid, signed prescription or medical report. Saudi Arabia has extra scrutiny on prescription items. Hence, we recommend starting the SFDA clearance step as soon as possible.
Narcotic drug and psychotropic substance categories scheduled under India’s NDPS Act or under Saudi Arabia’s government cannot be sent. You can check the comprehensive list of banned medicines by connecting with our team.
The process to send medicine to Saudi Arabia from India is simple. You just need to have the necessary documents. The standard set of documents is mentioned below. Apart from the documents mentioned below, you may need to provide other documents as requested by the Saudi Arabian government.
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Valid prescription | The prescription must be issued by a registered medical practitioner. It should have the patient’s name mentioned clearly, and the name should match the receiver’s name. |
| Pharmacy bill/invoice | The invoice must mention the name of the medicine with details and should include the quantity as well. |
| Sender KYC | These are documents used to establish the identity of the sender. It includes Aadhaar, PAN, or passport. |
| Receiver details | Kindly provide us with the full name and the Saudi address of the receiver along with their contact details. |
| Medical report (Saudi Arabia) | This report must be issued within the last 6 months. It should have details such as the diagnosis, dosage, and treatment duration. |
| SFDA clearance number (Saudi Arabia) | Reference from the CDS portal application. It is attached to the parcel paperwork |
We make the process simple and seamless. You can send medicine to Saudi Arabia by calling us or connecting with us through WhatsApp. You can also submit the parcel at our offline collection centre. If you wish to get a quote, provide us with details such as an enquiry form with pickup city, destination, and weight.
If you have opted for online medicine courier booking, then our team will collect the parcel from your desired location. Please ensure that the medicines stay in original sealed packs.
The SFDA-ready paperwork that is mandatory for sending medicine to Saudi happens at this stage. We take care of all the processes and dispatch the parcel.
We offer live tracking with updates so that you can track the progress of the parcel. Our team delivers the parcel to the specific address in Saudi Arabia.
We are not just a medical courier service. We operate as your companion in your endeavour to send medicines to Saudi Arabia. Hence, we have streamlined the process and have made it seamless. We enable you to send medicines abroad without stepping out of your premises. We have a policy of transparent pricing so that you get all the courier rates and details upfront. We provide tracking numbers so that you can monitor the progress of the parcel. Our customs and documentation guidance saves you a lot of trouble, and hence you can stay relieved.
Generally up to about a 3-month personal supply, in line with SFDA guidance. The exact quantity depends on your prescription and dosage.
For most prescription medicines, a personal-import clearance through the SFDA’s Controlled Drug System portal is the standard route.
A valid prescription or medical report no older than six months, a pharmacy bill, a personal-use declaration, and the SFDA clearance reference where applicable.
Common over-the-counter items like basic pain relief, antihistamines and cold remedies generally move without a separate SFDA application, though they still need a pharmacy bill and original packaging.
Yes. A valid, signed prescription or medical report from a registered medical practitioner is required for sending a medicine abroad.
Charges depend on weight and service speed. You can get a free quote on WhatsApp or via the Rate Calculator.
Atlantic International Express is a reliable courier company, as we have decades of experience and a seamless customer service department.
Yes, Atlantic International Express enables you to send medicines from all parts of India, including Kerala and other states.
