Salmiya Postal Code 2026
I have processed international shipments of documents and package deliveries to my Kuwaiti address through international routes more times than I can recall. I understand the two locations where people from other countries in Kuwait and people who send items to Salmiya from outside the country face confusion. The postal code serves as the main point of confusion for people.
In this guide, I will tell you the correct Salmiya postal codes for 2026.
Salmiya postal code quick facts (2026)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Area | Salmiya, Hawalli Governorate |
| Street-address postal codes | 20001 to 20013 |
| Number of Salmiya blocks | 13 blocks |
| PO Box postal codes (Salmiya Post Office) | 22001 to 22099 |
| Postal authority in Kuwait | Ministry of Communications |
In practice, Kuwait uses postal codes mainly for sorting and routing, and including the correct code can be the difference between smooth delivery and a package sitting “in processing” for days.
Salmiya postal codes for street addresses (Block-wise)
If you are sending mail to a home, apartment, office, clinic, or any location that uses a normal street address in Salmiya, you must use the block postal code (not the PO Box code).
Here is the official block mapping:
| Salmiya Block | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | 20001 |
| Block 2 | 20002 |
| Block 3 | 20003 |
| Block 4 | 20004 |
| Block 5 | 20005 |
| Block 6 | 20006 |
| Block 7 | 20007 |
| Block 8 | 20008 |
| Block 9 | 20009 |
| Block 10 | 20010 |
| Block 11 | 20011 |
| Block 12 | 20012 |
| Block 13 | 20013 |
My practical tip (from shipping experience)
When I am filling out courier forms from outside Kuwait, I always write the block number clearly and repeat the postal code on the next line. Couriers and postal staff handle huge volumes, and anything you can do to make the sorting easier helps your delivery move faster.
Salmiya postal codes for PO Boxes (Salmiya Post Office)
If the receiver uses a PO Box, you must use the PO Box postal code, which is different from street-address codes.
The code depends on the PO Box number range. Below is the full reference table.
| Box From | Box To | Salmiya PO Box Postal Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 22001 |
| 101 | 200 | 22002 |
| 201 | 300 | 22003 |
| 301 | 400 | 22004 |
| 401 | 500 | 22005 |
| 501 | 600 | 22006 |
| 601 | 700 | 22007 |
| 701 | 800 | 22008 |
| 801 | 900 | 22009 |
| 901 | 1000 | 22010 |
| 1001 | 1100 | 22011 |
| 1101 | 1200 | 22012 |
| 1201 | 1300 | 22013 |
| 1301 | 1400 | 22014 |
| 1401 | 1500 | 22015 |
| 1501 | 1600 | 22016 |
| 1601 | 1700 | 22017 |
| 1701 | 1800 | 22018 |
| 1801 | 1900 | 22019 |
| 1901 | 2000 | 22020 |
| 2001 | 2100 | 22021 |
| 2101 | 2200 | 22022 |
| 2201 | 2300 | 22023 |
| 2301 | 2400 | 22024 |
| 2401 | 2500 | 22025 |
| 2501 | 2600 | 22026 |
| 2601 | 2700 | 22027 |
| 2701 | 2800 | 22028 |
| 2801 | 2900 | 22029 |
| 2901 | 3000 | 22030 |
| 3001 | 3100 | 22031 |
| 3101 | 3200 | 22032 |
| 3201 | 3300 | 22033 |
| 3301 | 3400 | 22034 |
| 3401 | 3500 | 22035 |
| 3501 | 3600 | 22036 |
| 3601 | 3700 | 22037 |
| 3701 | 3800 | 22038 |
| 3801 | 3900 | 22039 |
| 3901 | 4000 | 22040 |
| 4001 | 4100 | 22041 |
| 4101 | 4200 | 22042 |
| 4201 | 4300 | 22043 |
| 4301 | 4400 | 22044 |
| 4401 | 4500 | 22045 |
| 4501 | 4600 | 22046 |
| 4601 | 4700 | 22047 |
| 4701 | 4800 | 22048 |
| 4801 | 4900 | 22049 |
| 4901 | 5000 | 22050 |
| 5001 | 5100 | 22061 |
| 5101 | 5200 | 22062 |
| 5201 | 5300 | 22063 |
| 5301 | 5400 | 22064 |
| 5401 | 5500 | 22065 |
| 5501 | 5600 | 22066 |
| 5601 | 5700 | 22067 |
| 5701 | 5800 | 22068 |
| 5801 | 5900 | 22069 |
| 5901 | 6000 | 22070 |
| 6001 | 6100 | 22071 |
| 6101 | 6200 | 22072 |
| 6201 | 6300 | 22073 |
| 6301 | 6400 | 22074 |
| 6401 | 6500 | 22075 |
| 6501 | 6600 | 22076 |
| 6601 | 6700 | 22077 |
| 6701 | 6800 | 22078 |
| 6801 | 6900 | 22079 |
| 6901 | 7000 | 22080 |
| 7001 | 7100 | 22081 |
| 7101 | 7200 | 22082 |
| 7201 | 7300 | 22083 |
| 7301 | 7400 | 22084 |
| 7401 | 7500 | 22085 |
| 7501 | 7600 | 22086 |
| 7601 | 7700 | 22087 |
| 7701 | 7800 | 22088 |
| 7801 | 7900 | 22089 |
| 7901 | 8000 | 22090 |
| 8001 | 8100 | 22051 |
| 8101 | 8200 | 22052 |
| 8201 | 8300 | 22053 |
| 8301 | 8400 | 22054 |
| 8401 | 8500 | 22055 |
| 8501 | 8600 | 22056 |
| 8601 | 8700 | 22057 |
| 8701 | 8800 | 22058 |
| 8801 | 8900 | 22059 |
| 8901 | 9000 | 22060 |
| 9001 | 9100 | 22091 |
| 9101 | 9200 | 22092 |
| 9201 | 9300 | 22093 |
| 9301 | 9400 | 22094 |
| 9401 | 9500 | 22095 |
| 9501 | 9600 | 22096 |
| 9601 | 9700 | 22097 |
| 9701 | 9800 | 22098 |
| 9801 | 9900 | 22099 |
Common mistake I see
People often write the Salmiya street code (200xx) for a PO Box address. That can send your mail into the wrong sorting channel. If it says PO Box, always use the 220xx code.
How the Kuwait postal system works (simple explanation)
Kuwait’s postal services are managed by the Ministry of Communications. Postal codes exist mainly to help sort mail quickly across governorates, areas, blocks, and post offices.
From my experience sending items into Kuwait, the three biggest causes of delay are:
- Missing or wrong postal code
- Missing block number for street addresses
- PO Box written without the correct PO Box postal code
For official service updates and post office information, you should always double-check with the Ministry of Communications.
How to address mail in Salmiya correctly (templates you can copy)
Street address example (Salmiya Block 10)
Recipient Name
Building number, Floor, Apartment
Street name, Block 10, Salmiya
Postal Code 20010
Kuwait
PO Box example (Salmiya Post Office)
Recipient Name or Company Name
PO Box 845
Salmiya
Postal Code 22009
Kuwait
Final note
The postal system in Salmiya handles high volumes of mail because it serves as one of the most active regions in Kuwait. Delivery problems will decrease significantly when you apply the proper block code for street addresses together with the appropriate 220xx code for PO Boxes. I can assist you with postal code verification and courier address formatting when you provide me with your Salmiya block number or PO Box number.
