How to send a letter to Cape Verde

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

Cape Verde

Sending post to Cape Verde
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10–25 business days typical.
PostageInternational letter, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostcode not required for international mail.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street / Caixa Postal <number>
LOCALITY
CABO VERDE
Example
Joao Lopes
Caixa Postal 123
PRAIA
CABO VERDE
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcode not required for international mail.
Language
Portuguese; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International letter, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
10–25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Hazardous materials restricted.

💡 Tips

Include island/locality for clarity.
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