How to send a letter to El Salvador

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

El Salvador

Sending post to El Salvador
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageCarta internacional, EMS, Registrado.
Postcode5-digit postcodes (e.g., 01101).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
Calle y numero, Apto
CP NNNNN CIUDAD
EL SALVADOR
Example
Ana Lopez
Av Roosevelt 123, Apt 4
CP 01101 SAN SALVADOR
EL SALVADOR
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes (e.g., 01101).
Language
Spanish; prefix postcode with "CP".

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Carta internacional, EMS, Registrado.
Delivery times
8-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
See customs list for prohibited items.

💡 Tips

Place CP + code before city.
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