How to send a letter to Afghanistan

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

Afghanistan

Sending post to Afghanistan
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeHighly variable; check current routes.
PostageLetterpost, EMS where available.
PostcodeAfghan Post uses 6-digit postcodes; include province if possible.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + House/Apartment
CITY
PROVINCE
POSTCODE (if known)
AFGHANISTAN
Example
Ahmad Khan
House 12, Street 3, Karte 4
KABUL
KABUL PROVINCE
AFGHANISTAN
Full name
Required
Full legal name preferred.
Postcode
Afghan Post uses 6-digit postcodes; include province if possible.
Language
Dari/Pashto; Latin transliteration acceptable internationally.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letterpost, EMS where available.
Delivery times
Highly variable; check current routes.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods; detailed descriptions advised.
Restrictions
Common restrictions on valuables, perishables, dangerous goods.

💡 Tips

Include a reliable phone if possible; write country in English on last line.
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