How to send a letter to Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia

Sending post to Ethiopia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10-25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (Ethiopost).
Postcode4-digit postal codes (not always used).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street/House (if any) or P.O. Box <number>
CITY NNNN
ETHIOPIA
Example
Selam Abebe
P.O. Box 1234
ADDIS ABABA 1000
ETHIOPIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
4-digit postal codes (not always used).
Language
Amharic locally; English acceptable.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS (Ethiopost).
Delivery times
10-25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

Use P.O. Box when available; include phone.
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