How to send a letter to Djibouti

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

Djibouti

Sending post to Djibouti
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 7–21 business days (varies by route).
PostageInternational letter, Registered, EMS.
PostcodeNo national postcode system in use.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + Number or B.P. (PO Box)
CITY
DJIBOUTI
Example
Ahmed Hassan
B.P. 1234
DJIBOUTI
DJIBOUTI
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
No national postcode system in use.
Language
French and Arabic are official; French is commonly used for addressing.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International letter, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
Approx 7–21 business days (varies by route).

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods; declare contents clearly.
Restrictions
Hazardous materials, batteries and aerosols restricted.

💡 Tips

Use a B.P. (boîte postale / PO Box) where available; write DJIBOUTI in capitals.
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