How to send a letter to Botswana

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

Botswana

Sending post to Botswana
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-21 business days typical.
PostageInternational letter, EMS, Registered.
PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
TOWN
BOTSWANA
Example
Naledi Dube
P.O. Box 123
GABORONE
BOTSWANA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes.
Language
English or Setswana; uppercase town.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International letter, EMS, Registered.
Delivery times
7-21 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

Prefer P.O. Box or Private Bag.
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