How to send a letter to Dominican Republic

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

Dominican Republic

Sending post to Dominican Republic
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-20 business days typical.
PostageCarta internacional, EMS, Registrado.
Postcode5-digit codigos postales (e.g., 10101).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
Calle y numero, Apto
Sector
CIUDAD NNNNN
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Example
Juan Perez
Av 27 de Febrero 100, Apt 5B
Naco
SANTO DOMINGO 10101
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Full name
Required
Full given + family name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit codigos postales (e.g., 10101).
Language
Spanish; uppercase city preferred.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Carta internacional, EMS, Registrado.
Delivery times
7-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods; describe contents clearly.
Restrictions
See INPOSDOM/customs for prohibited items.

💡 Tips

Place postal code after city; add province where relevant.
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