Saudi Arabia
- All shipments to Saudi Arabia must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice. Both must be certified by the AICC
- The AICC can arrange legalisation, if required. All Legal and Regulatory documents must be authenticated by the Dept. of Foreign Affairs
- Health & Vet Certificates, Halal and Radiation Certificates are often required
- Certificates of Analysis must show manufacturing and expiry dates of the goods cannot be expired
THE SASO CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
Prior to shipment, exporters of regulated products to Saudi Arabia may be required to obtain a SASO Certificate of Conformity.
For more detailed information on procedures, please contact the following organisations in the United Kingdom
Bureau Veritas, Government Services & International Trade
www.bureauveritas.co.uk
Intertek International Ltd
www.intertek.com/government/programmes/kuwait
SGS United Kingdom Limited
www.sgs.co.uk
AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of origin & Invoice
| Members | €75 |
| Non-Members | €90 |
Certification Fee
| Members | €50 |
| Non-Members | €70 |
- Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.
Saudi Arabia Fact File
Country Name:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Population:
34.2 million (July 2020 est.)
Population Growth:
1.6% (2020 est.)
Languages:
Arabic (official), English (Commercial)
Currency:
Saudi Riyal
Capital:
Riyadh
Business Hours:
Government offices:
07:30 to 14:30 (Saturday to Wednesday)
Banks:
08:00 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 (Saturday to Wednesday)
08:00 to 12:00 (Thursday)
Reduced hours during Ramadan