How to send a letter to Eritrea

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

Eritrea

Sending post to Eritrea
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10-30 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS.
PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
CITY
ERITREA
Example
Samuel Tesfai
P.O. Box 1234
ASMARA
ERITREA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes.
Language
Tigrinya/Arabic locally; English acceptable.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS.
Delivery times
10-30 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Perishables/hazardous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

P.O. Box common; add phone for delivery queries.
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