How to send a letter to Cameroon

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

Cameroon

Sending post to Cameroon
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10–25 business days.
PostageInternational Standard, Registered.
PostcodePostcodes are numeric; often omitted.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + Number
CITY  POSTCODE
CAMEROON
Example
Eric Ndongo
10 Rue du Marché
YAOUNDÉ  1345
CAMEROON
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
Postcodes are numeric; often omitted.
Language
French/English locally; English acceptable.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International Standard, Registered.
Delivery times
Approx 10–25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 required.
Restrictions
Hazardous items restricted.

💡 Tips

Uppercase city/country; return address advised.
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