How to send a letter to Bahamas

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

Bahamas

Sending post to Bahamas
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10–25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS (via regional partners).
PostcodeNo universal street delivery; use P.O. Boxes with office code (e.g.,…

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <office code>-<number>
LOCALITY
THE BAHAMAS
Example
Jordan Clarke
P.O. Box N-1234
NASSAU
THE BAHAMAS
More examples
Family Island:
Ava Thomas
P.O. Box F-5555
FREEPORT
THE BAHAMAS
Full name
Required
Full name recommended for box holders.
Postcode
No universal street delivery; use P.O. Boxes with office code (e.g., N for Nassau).
Language
English; COUNTRY as 'THE BAHAMAS' or 'BAHAMAS'.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS (via regional partners).
Delivery times
Approx 10–25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Prohibited items per Bahamas Customs (e.g., firearms, narcotics).

💡 Tips

Verify the correct P.O. Box code for the island/city.
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