How to send a letter to Uganda

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

Uganda

Sending post to Uganda
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10-25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number> or <House + Street>
<LOCALITY>
UGANDA
Example
Grace Namanya
P.O. Box 4567
KAMPALA
UGANDA
More examples
Street:
Peter Okello
12 Nile Ave
GULU
UGANDA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes.
Language
English; uppercase locality.

📮 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

Prefer P.O. Box; add phone for courier.
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