Register .sa for 1 to 5 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. You need a Saudi commercial registration, a Saudi national ID, or a trademark certificate registered in Saudi Arabia.
Country-code TLD / Saudi Arabia
.SA domain
.SA domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.sa is the country-code TLD of Saudi Arabia. Saudi companies, Saudi citizens and foreign companies with a Saudi trademark or licence can register a .sa name. Every request is checked against official records. DomainWalay can register it for Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis who meet the rule. Minimum term is 1 year and transfers use an auth code.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistrySaudiNIC (CST)
RegionSaudi Arabia
Best forCompanies with a licence or trademark in Saudi Arabia
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer timeManual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policySaudiNIC dispute policy
01 / Overview
What is .sa?
SaudiNIC also manages the Arabic script code .السعودية, which was one of the first Arabic country codes. .sa is the official internet extension for Saudi Arabia.
.sa has a local presence rule. Saudi companies, Saudi citizens and foreign companies with a Saudi trademark or licence can register a .sa name. Every request is checked against official records. You need a Saudi commercial registration, a Saudi national ID, or a trademark certificate registered in Saudi Arabia. Many Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis qualify through a local partner, office or trustee service. Ask us before you buy and we will confirm the route.
A simple example: A Pakistani contracting firm with a Saudi commercial registration can register a .com.sa name for its Riyadh office.
Terms run from 1 to 5 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.
Moving .sa to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.
Who uses .sa in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .sa
!Who can registerSaudi companies, Saudi citizens and foreign companies with a Saudi trademark or licence can register a .sa name. Every request is checked against official records.
!DocumentsYou need a Saudi commercial registration, a Saudi national ID, or a trademark certificate registered in Saudi Arabia.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?
Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.
Ask on WhatsApp 03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .SA policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .sa
Renew .sa any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .sa need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .sa name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
The .sa registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
The .sa registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .sa in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .sa name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeksThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .sa without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .sa.
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Real life example
A Pakistani contracting firm with a Saudi commercial registration can register a .com.sa name for its Riyadh office.
08 / FAQ.sa questions,
.sa questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .sa?
.sa is the official internet extension for Saudi Arabia. SaudiNIC also manages the Arabic script code .السعودية, which was one of the first Arabic country codes.
How much does a .sa domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .sa registration is available on request and renewal is available on request. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .sa?
Saudi companies, Saudi citizens and foreign companies with a Saudi trademark or licence can register a .sa name. Every request is checked against official records. You need a Saudi commercial registration, a Saudi national ID, or a trademark certificate registered in Saudi Arabia.
Can I register .sa from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Saudi companies, Saudi citizens and foreign companies with a Saudi trademark or licence can register a .sa name. Every request is checked against official records. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .sa domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.
What happens if my .sa domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .sa are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .sa?
The .sa registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .sa or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .sa suits companies with a licence or trademark in Saudi Arabia. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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