SMS to Saudi Arabia.

Dialing code +966 · Asia. See which sender types, carrier registration timelines, and local compliance rules apply before you send transactional or marketing SMS to Saudi Arabia.

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Policy last updated 13 July 2026

What you can send

SMS

Two-way messaging

Not available

Before you send

Carriers in Saudi Arabia require you to pre-register alphanumeric sender IDs before they will deliver branded traffic. Submit your sender name and supporting business documents in the dashboard, then confirm approval via the API before sending live messages.

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Sender types

Compare the sender types listed for this destination, their registration requirements and recorded setup estimates. Confirm availability, throughput and timing for your use case.

Sender	Activation	Setup time	Sender ID	Notes
Alphanumeric Sender ID	Sender ID registration	~14 business days	The submitted sender ID is preserved.	One-way only.

Rules & regulations

Use this recorded country reference to prepare your launch. Requirements can depend on message purpose, sender type, network and recipient location; confirm the applicable rules before sending.

Template approvalNot required

Quiet hoursApply

Sender ID used for marketing promotional traffic need to appended with "-AD" or "-Ad", e.g World-Ad.

One API

Launch in new markets without changing your code

Send to every country from the same SMS API endpoint. Register or provision an eligible local sender, enable the destination country on your workspace allowlist so traffic can only reach approved markets, and track real-time carrier delivery receipts through signed webhooks.

Sending to Saudi Arabia, answered

Common questions about sender registration, two-way replies, and compliance when launching SMS in Saudi Arabia.

Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Saudi Arabia?

The reference requires registration for every listed sender type: an alphanumeric sender ID. For an alphanumeric sender ID the name itself is registered. Confirm how the approved sender is presented on the destination networks.

Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, once the sender ID has been registered. The approved sender ID is preserved.

How long does sender registration take in Saudi Arabia?

The recorded estimate for an alphanumeric sender ID is about 14 business days; confirm timing before launch.

Can I receive replies from Saudi Arabia?

No. You can send messages here but not receive replies.

Are there quiet hours for SMS in Saudi Arabia?

Quiet hours are recorded here. Confirm the applicable sending window for your message purpose and recipient location.

What other channels can Bird reach Saudi Arabia on?

WhatsApp and Voice, from the same account and API.

The rest of the SMS platform

Provision compliant senders, lock down workspace destinations, and deliver SMS across global mobile networks from one API.

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