How to send a letter to Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan

Sending post to Azerbaijan
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeVaries 10–25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (AzerExpressPost).
Postcode4-digit postcode, often with 'AZ' prefix (e.g., AZ1014).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street Name + Building/Apartment
AZNNNN LOCALITY
AZERBAIJAN
Example
Ivan Mammadov
Nizami St 10, Apt 5
AZ1014 BAKU
AZERBAIJAN
More examples
P.O. Box:
Leyla Aliyeva
PO Box 55
AZ2000 GANJA
AZERBAIJAN
Full name
Required
Full given + family name recommended.
Postcode
4-digit postcode, often with 'AZ' prefix (e.g., AZ1014).
Language
Azerbaijani (Latin); Russian sometimes used; write COUNTRY in English.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS (AzerExpressPost).
Delivery times
Varies 10–25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Typical postal restrictions on dangerous goods; check latest.

💡 Tips

Include AZ-prefixed postcode; use clear Latin transliteration.
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