How to send a letter to Algeria

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

Algeria

Sending post to Algeria
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 7–21 days.
PostageLetterpost, parcels, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes (e.g., 16000).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Number, Street Name
POSTCODE CITY
ALGERIA
Example
Fatima Benali
10 Rue Didouche Mourad
16000 ALGER
ALGERIA
Full name
Required
Full given + family name required.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes (e.g., 16000).
Language
Arabic/French; Latin script acceptable for international mail.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letterpost, parcels, EMS.
Delivery times
Approx 7–21 days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Restrictions on valuables, dangerous goods.

💡 Tips

Write postcode before city; use clear block letters.
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