Ordinary Mail
An untracked mail service for items weighing up to 2000 grams.
Service requirements and documents:
- Present ID
- Ensure that the sender and the recipient’s details on the postal item are complete and correct.
- Ensure that postal items are packaged in a secure manner.
- Postal items must meet the weight and dimensions criteria for the service.
- Postal items should not contain any prohibited items as per international laws and agreements.
Steps to proceed with the service:
- Advise the customer service representative on the required service.
- Fill in sender and recipient details on the postal item.
- Pay associated service fees.
- Place postage stamps on the postal items
- Place the postal item in the designated boxes (P.O. Box or post office)
Payment:
- Debit/Credit Card
Post Office Boxes
Bahrain Post offers P.O. Box services that serve as an efficient, secure, and reliable means to manage and receive mail. Individuals and businesses can rent a mailbox at any of the designated Post Offices across the country.
Service requirements and documents:
- Copy of ID (for individuals)
- Filled application form
- Copy of CR (for businesses)
- Any other documents requested
Steps to proceed with the service:
- Advise the customer service representative on the required service.
- Pay associated service fees.
- Receive keys (for new P.O. Box or for lock change)
Payment:
- Debit/Credit Card
Advice of Delivery
An additional service provided for mailing letters, packages and registered mail, at a fixed rate of 300 fils for each receipt notice for local and international mailing as a confirmation of delivery to the addressee.
Service requirements and documents:
- Present ID
- Filled application form
- Ensure that the sender and the recipient’s details on the advice of delivery card are complete and correct.
- This service can be added for items mailed using registered mail or express mail.
Steps to proceed with the service:
- Advise the customer service representative on the required service
- Fill in advice of delivery card
- Pay associated service fees
Payment:
- Debit/Credit Card
Government Paper, Envelopes, and stamps
Government Paper, Envelopes, and stamps are available for purchase in all Bahrain Post branches.
Service requirements and documents:
- Present ID
Steps to proceed with the service:
- Advise the customer service representative on the required service
- Pay associated service fees.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Price Government Paper | BD 0.100 |
| Postage Stamps | As per denomination required |
| Postal Envelopes | BD 0.050 each |
Payment:
- Debit/Credit Card
Parcels
A tracked local and international mail service for postal items weighing more than 2001g and up to 30kg.
Service requirements and documents:
- Present ID
- Filled electronic form.
- Ensure that the sender and the recipient’s details on the postal item are complete and correct.
- Ensure that postal items are packaged in a secure manner.
- Postal items must meet the weight and dimensions criteria for the service.
- Postal items should not contain any prohibited items as per international laws and agreements.
Steps to proceed with the service:
- Advise the customer service representative on the required service.
- Fill in electronic form.
- Pay associated service fees
Payment:
- Debit/Credit Card
PHILATELY LIBRARY
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