How to send a letter to Belize

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

Belize

Sending post to Belize
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10–25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered.
PostcodeNo national postcodes; include town and district where relevant.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
House/Street or P.O. Box
LOCALITY
BELIZE
Example
Maria Lopez
PO Box 123
BELIZE CITY
BELIZE
More examples
Street:
John Ramirez
15 Orange St
SAN IGNACIO
BELIZE
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes; include town and district where relevant.
Language
English; Spanish widely used; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered.
Delivery times
Approx 10–25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
See Belize Customs for prohibited/restricted items.

💡 Tips

Use PO Boxes when available; include district for small towns.
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