How to send a letter to French Polynesia

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

French Polynesia

Sending post to French Polynesia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10–25 business days typical.
PostageLettre, Colis, Recommande, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcode; territory code 987.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nom complet
Numero et voie ou BP <numero>
987NN VILLE
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Example
Tehani Mana
BP 1234
98714 PAPEETE
FRENCH POLYNESIA
More examples
Street:
Moana Arii
10 Rue du Gal de Gaulle
98702 FAA'A
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcode; territory code 987.
Language
French; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Lettre, Colis, Recommande, EMS.
Delivery times
10–25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Hazardous materials restricted.

💡 Tips

Include 987xx postcode; BP = Boite Postale.
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