How to send a letter to Malta

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

Malta

Sending post to Malta
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time5–12 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostcode: 3 letters + 4 digits after locality (e.g., VLT 1117).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
House/Street
LOCALITY AAA NNNN
MALTA
Example
Ruth Galea
14 Triq il-Kbira
VALLETTA VLT 1117
MALTA
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
Postcode: 3 letters + 4 digits after locality (e.g., VLT 1117).
Language
Maltese/English; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
5–12 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
EU import rules may apply at destination.

💡 Tips

Always include full postcode (AAA NNNN).
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