How to send a letter to Chile

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

Chile

Sending post to Chile
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7–15 business days typical.
PostageCarta internacional, Registrado, EMS.
Postcode7-digit postcode (e.g., 8320000).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
Calle <numero>, Depto <numero>
COMUNA
CIUDAD <CP NNNNNNN>
CHILE
Example
Francisca Soto
Av. Providencia 1234, Depto 801
PROVIDENCIA
SANTIAGO 8320000
CHILE
Full name
Required
Nombre y apellido recomendados.
Postcode
7-digit postcode (e.g., 8320000).
Language
Spanish; uppercase city recommended.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Carta internacional, Registrado, EMS.
Delivery times
7–15 business days typical.

⏱️ How long letters take to reach Chile

From anywhere
about 5 weeks (40 letters)

Based on letters our members logged and marked as received over the last two years, using the quicker letters on each route. A letter may arrive sooner: members don’t always mark a letter as received as soon as it arrives.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

Place postcode after city.
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