How to send a letter to Benin

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

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Benin

Sending post to Benin

Full name on envelopeRequired

Delivery timeApprox 10–25 business days.

PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (Benin EMS).

PostcodeNo national postcodes; in Cotonou, two-digit delivery office precedes…

Address layout

Full Name
Street + House (if any) or B.P. <number>
LOCALITY
BENIN

Example

M. Abou Kodjo
03 BP 1000
COTONOU
BENIN

More examples

Street (where used):
Aïcha Soglo
15 Rue des Manguiers
PORTO-NOVO
BENIN

Full name

Required

Full name recommended.

Postcode

No national postcodes; in Cotonou, two-digit delivery office precedes B.P. number.

Language

French; 'BP' or 'B.P.' for Boîte Postale; uppercase locality.

Postage methods

Letter, Parcel, EMS (Benin EMS).

Delivery times

Approx 10–25 business days.

Customs

CN22/CN23 for goods.

Restrictions

Hazardous/dangerous goods restricted.

PO Boxes common; verify correct office code (e.g., 03 BP).

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