How to send a letter to Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico

Sending post to Puerto Rico
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-18 business days typical (international origin).
PostageUSPS First-Class, Priority, Registered.
Postcode5-digit ZIP; ZIP+4 optional; use PR as region code.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street Number + Street
CITY PR ZIP+4
PUERTO RICO
Example
Ana Rivera
1234 Calle Luna
SAN JUAN PR 00926-1234
PUERTO RICO
More examples
PO Box:
Carlos Diaz
PO BOX 12345
PONCE PR 00731
PUERTO RICO
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
5-digit ZIP; ZIP+4 optional; use PR as region code.
Language
English/Spanish; uppercase city and PR.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
USPS First-Class, Priority, Registered.
Delivery times
7-18 business days typical (international origin).

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods (when mailed from outside US).
Restrictions
Hazardous materials restricted by USPS.

💡 Tips

Follow USPS Pub 28; include ZIP+4 when known.
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