How to send a letter to Ukraine

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

Ukraine

Sending post to Ukraine
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeVaries 8-30 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes; placed before locality.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
<Street> <House/Flat>
<POSTCODE> <LOCALITY>
UKRAINE
Example
Ivan Petrenko
Khreshchatyk St 10-5
01001 KYIV
UKRAINE
Full name
Required
Full legal name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes; placed before locality.
Language
Ukrainian; Latin transliteration acceptable for international.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
Varies 8-30 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Include 5-digit postcode and oblast/city.
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