How to send a letter to Bahrain

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Bahrain

Sending post to Bahrain
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 7–15 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS.
PostcodePostcodes 3 digits (older) or 4+ digits, written after locality (e.g.…

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Building/Street
LOCALITY POSTCODE
BAHRAIN
Example
Faisal Al Khalifa
Road 2803, Building 12, Block 428
MANAMA 317
BAHRAIN
More examples
P.O. Box:
Sara Ahmed
P.O. Box 12345
RIFFA 903
BAHRAIN
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcodes 3 digits (older) or 4+ digits, written after locality (e.g., MANAMA 317).
Language
Arabic; English widely used for international mail.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS.
Delivery times
Approx 7–15 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods; customs checks apply.
Restrictions
See Bahrain Customs list of prohibited/restricted goods.

💡 Tips

Include locality + postcode; PO Boxes common for businesses.
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