How to send a letter to Gambia

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

Gambia

Sending post to Gambia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10–25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
TOWN
GAMBIA
Example
Isatou Ceesay
P.O. Box 789
BANJUL
GAMBIA
More examples
Street (where available):
Momodou Jallow
12 Kairaba Ave
SERREKUNDA
GAMBIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes.
Language
English; uppercase town.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
10–25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

P.O. Boxes widely used; add phone for parcels.
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