How to write a Kuwait address

A Kuwait address is written from the smallest unit to the largest: the block, street, and building number, then the area, then the postal code with the governorate, and finally Kuwait. Streets in Kuwait are numbered inside a numbered block rather than named.

The order, top to bottom

1Recipient namee.g. Ahmad Al-Sabah
2Block, Street, Buildinge.g. Block 4, Street 1, House 12
3Areae.g. Salmiya
4Postal code and governoratee.g. 20000 Hawalli
5Countrye.g. Kuwait

A worked example

A complete Kuwait address, ready to copy:

READY-TO-PASTE ADDRESS FORMAT

Ordered as used on Kuwait mail.

Ahmad Al-Sabah
Block 4, Street 1, House 12
Salmiya
20000 Hawalli
Kuwait

The postal code field: general, block, and PO Box

Kuwait uses a hybrid system. Each area has a general area code (for example, Salmiya is 20000) which is the code to enter on a form. Separate block codes exist for physical delivery (for example, 20001 to 20012), and PO Box holders have their own codes. When a form asks for a postal or ZIP code, enter the general area code.

The state or province field

Kuwait has six governorates. Enter yours: Al Asimah (Capital), Hawalli, Farwaniya, Ahmadi, Jahra, or Mubarak Al-Kabeer. If the form does not accept those, enter Kuwait.

The phone number field

Kuwait numbers have eight digits and the country calling code is +965. For an international form, write the number as +965 1234 5678.

Common mistakes to avoid

Using a block code as the general code. The block code (e.g., 20001) is for physical delivery; on a form use the general area code (e.g., 20000).
Leaving out the block and street numbers. Kuwait streets are numbered inside a numbered block; the block, street, and building numbers place you.
Writing the area in the postal code field. Enter the digits (e.g., 20000); put the area name on its own line.
Forgetting the phone number. Couriers in Kuwait phone the recipient, so include a +965 mobile number.