Family Parcels to Syria: What Is Accepted, What Needs Review and How to Pack | 0551247117
Sending family parcels from Saudi Arabia to Syria: what is usually accepted, what needs review and what isn't shipped, packing for a multi-handling trip, air, road and sea options, and consignee details.
Sending a parcel from Saudi Arabia to your family in Damascus, Aleppo, Homs or elsewhere starts with a question most destinations don’t need: exactly what is in the parcel? Some items need a review, some may not be possible, and the parcel may pass through several handling stages on the way. Reviewing the list before packing takes minutes and prevents the whole parcel being held. In this guide we explain what is usually accepted, what needs review and what isn’t shipped, the right packing, and the sending options.
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What we review in your list
How to pack your parcel
Sending options
| Option | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Air | Small and urgent parcels | Subject to available flights. |
| Consolidated road | Medium parcels | Via Jordan to the Jaber–Nasib crossing, under the rules at the time. |
| Shared sea | Larger, non-urgent quantities | From Jeddah, subject to shipping line schedules — see sea shipping from Jeddah to Syria. |
What helps your parcel arrive
- Accurate consignee details: the name as on their ID, a working Syrian number, and the address with the nearest landmark.
- A realistic value: neither exaggerated nor understated.
- Used, not new, appliances in quantity: new ones in quantity may be treated as goods.
- Medicines with a prescription in personal quantities: and only after reviewing them with us.
For service details by city see shipping from Riyadh to Syria, from Jeddah, from Makkah and from Madinah, and the shipping to Syria page.
Frequently asked questions
What can be sent to Syria?
Clothes, personal items, books and household supplies usually; other items after a review.
Can medicines be sent?
After a review, with a prescription and in personal quantities.
Can electronics be sent?
Used ones for personal use usually; new ones in quantity need checking.
How long does a parcel take?
It varies with the route and the rules at the time; we set it in the quote after checking.
Do I need a packing list?
Yes, a detailed list inside and outside the box speeds up procedures.
What is never shipped?
Flammable materials, loose batteries, cash and jewellery.
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