How to send a letter to Colombia

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

Colombia

Sending post to Colombia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7–20 business days typical.
PostageCarta internacional, Registrado, EMS.
Postcode6-digit postcode (e.g., 110111).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
Calle <numero>, Apto <numero>
LOCALIDAD
CIUDAD <CP NNNNNN>
COLOMBIA
Example
Juan Perez
Calle 72 #10-34, Apto 501
Chapinero
BOGOTA 110111
COLOMBIA
Full name
Required
Nombre y apellido recomendados.
Postcode
6-digit postcode (e.g., 110111).
Language
Spanish; uppercase city recommended.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Carta internacional, Registrado, EMS.
Delivery times
7–20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Prohibidos y restringidos segun aduana.

💡 Tips

Incluya codigo postal despues de la ciudad.
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