How to send a letter to Bhutan

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

Bhutan

Sending post to Bhutan
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10–25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (Bhutan Post).
PostcodeNo national postcodes; PO Boxes common.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
House/Building + Street or P.O. Box
LOCALITY
BHUTAN
Example
Tashi Dorji
P.O. Box 123
THIMPHU
BHUTAN
More examples
Street:
Sonam Wangchuk
Norzin Lam 15
THIMPHU
BHUTAN
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes; PO Boxes common.
Language
Dzongkha and English; uppercase locality for international mail.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS (Bhutan Post).
Delivery times
Approx 10–25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Prohibited hazardous goods per airline/postal rules.

💡 Tips

Use PO Box where possible; add mobile number for remote areas.
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