How to send a letter to Denmark

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

Denmark

Sending post to Denmark
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time5-10 business days typical.
PostageInternational letter, Registered, EMS.
Postcode4-digit postcode.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + number
DK-NNNN CITY
DENMARK
Example
Mathias Jensen
Vesterbrogade 15
DK-1620 COPENHAGEN V
DENMARK
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
4-digit postcode.
Language
Danish; uppercase city; DK- prefix optional.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International letter, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
5-10 business days typical.

⏱️ How long letters take to reach Denmark

From anywhere
about 13 days (80 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 before city.
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