How to send a letter to Mozambique

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

Mozambique

Sending post to Mozambique
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10-25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostcodes (4 digits) exist but not always used.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + Number
LOCALITY
MOZAMBIQUE
Example
Carlos Mota
Av Julius Nyerere 100
MAPUTO
MOZAMBIQUE
More examples
P.O. Box:
Ana Sousa
P.O. Box 123
MAPUTO
MOZAMBIQUE
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcodes (4 digits) exist but not always used.
Language
Portuguese; uppercase locality for international mail.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
10-25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

PO Boxes common; include phone where possible.
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