How to send a letter to Jamaica

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

Jamaica

Sending post to Jamaica
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10-25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostcodes not widely used.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + House Number
LOCALITY, PARISH
JAMAICA
Example
Andre Brown
12 Hope Road
KINGSTON, ST ANDREW
JAMAICA
More examples
PO Box:
Shanice Hall
P.O. Box 123
MONTEGO BAY, ST JAMES
JAMAICA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcodes not widely used.
Language
English; include parish; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
Approx 10-25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Standard prohibited items apply.

💡 Tips

Include parish; add phone for courier delivery.
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