How to send a letter to Central African Republic

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

Central African Republic

Sending post to Central African Republic
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time15–30 business days typical.
PostageInternational letter, Registered.
PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nom complet
BP <number>
VILLE
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Example
Emile Demba
BP 455
BANGUI
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes.
Language
French/Sango; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International letter, Registered.
Delivery times
15–30 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

Prefer BP (P.O. Box); add phone.
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