How to send a letter to Iraq

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

Iraq

Sending post to Iraq
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10-30 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (availability varies).
Postcode5-digit postcodes (where used).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + House/Building
DISTRICT
CITY NNNNN
IRAQ
Example
Ahmed Karim
Al-Jadriya St, House 12
KARRADA
BAGHDAD 10001
IRAQ
More examples
PO Box:
Leila Hassan
P.O. Box 123
BASRAH 61001
IRAQ
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes (where used).
Language
Arabic and Kurdish locally; Latin transliteration acceptable for international.

📮 Sending

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

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Standard dangerous goods restrictions.

💡 Tips

Include district and phone where possible.
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