How to send a letter to Guinea-Bissau

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

Guinea-Bissau

Sending post to Guinea-Bissau
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10-30 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered (availability varies).
PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Caixa Postal <number>
BISSAU
GUINEA-BISSAU
Example
Joao Pereira
Caixa Postal 456
BISSAU
GUINEA-BISSAU
More examples
Street (limited use):
Maria Gomes
Avenida Combatentes da Liberdade, 12
BISSAU
GUINEA-BISSAU
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes.
Language
Portuguese; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered (availability varies).
Delivery times
Approx 10-30 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restrictions apply.

💡 Tips

PO Boxes common; include contact phone for delivery.
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