Yemen Address Format
Yemeni addresses in Latin script are written smallest-to-largest: recipient, street name with number, district, city, then country. The governorate (muhafaza) is not normally written as a separate line. Since there are no postal codes, a P.O. Box line often replaces the street line (e.g. 'P.O. Box 1993, Sana'a'). Limited public documentation; format follows UPU and commercial address-format guides.
Standard format
Local format (Arabic)
No postal code (P.O. Box used) rules
| Field name | No postal code (P.O. Box used) |
|---|---|
| Format | N/A - no national postal code system (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Rule | Yemen has no national postal code system. Street addresses rely on street name and district, and much mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers rented from Yemen Post. Any 'postal code' seen online for Yemen is unofficial. |
Fields used in Yemen
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "P.O. Box (Sanduq Bared)" locally |
FAQ
What postal code format does Yemen use?
Yemen has no national postal code system. Street addresses rely on street name and district, and much mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers rented from Yemen Post. Any 'postal code' seen online for Yemen is unofficial.
How do you write an address in Yemen?
Yemen addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Yemeni addresses in Latin script are written smallest-to-largest: recipient, street name with number, district, city, then country. The governorate (muhafaza) is not normally written as a separate line. Since there are no postal codes, a P.O. Box line often replaces the street line (e.g. 'P.O. Box 1993, Sana'a'). Limited public documentation; format follows UPU and commercial address-format guides.
Does Yemen use postal codes?
No. Yemen has no national postal code system. Street addresses rely on street name and district, and much mail is delivered via P.O. Box numbers rented from Yemen Post. Any 'postal code' seen online for Yemen is unofficial.
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Sources
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/YemenEn.pdf
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf