How to send a letter to Egypt

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

Egypt

Sending post to Egypt
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Building Number, Street
District (optional)
CITY NNNNN
EGYPT
Example
Ahmed Hassan
12 Tahrir St
Garden City
CAIRO 11511
EGYPT
Full name
Required
Full given + family name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes.
Language
Arabic local; English acceptable for international mail.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS.
Delivery times
7-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Common dangerous goods restrictions.

💡 Tips

Place postcode after city; include mobile on parcels.
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