How to send a letter to Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

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Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

Sending post to Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

Full name on envelopeRequired

Delivery time10-25 business days typical.

PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS.

Postcode5-digit postcodes used in major towns.

Address layout

Full Name
House/Street
LOCALITY NNNNN
LAO PDR

Example

Souphaxay Phommasone
Ban Simuang, Thadeua Road
VIENTIANE 01000
LAO PDR

More examples

PO Box:
Thongchanh Vong
P.O. Box 123
LUANG PRABANG 06000
LAO PDR

Full name

Required

Full name recommended.

Postcode

5-digit postcodes used in major towns.

Language

Lao and English; uppercase locality.

Postage methods

Letter, Parcel, EMS.

Delivery times

10-25 business days typical.

Customs

CN22/CN23 for goods.

Restrictions

Dangerous goods restricted.

Include district/village (Ban) where relevant.

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