How to send a letter to Lebanon

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

Lebanon

Sending post to Lebanon
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (via operator).
PostcodePostcodes exist but not widely used.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Building, Street, Area
CITY
LEBANON
Example
Rami Haddad
Bldg 12, Hamra St, Ras Beirut
BEIRUT
LEBANON
More examples
PO Box:
Maya Nassar
P.O. Box 11-1234
BEIRUT
LEBANON
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcodes exist but not widely used.
Language
Arabic/French; English acceptable for international.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS (via operator).
Delivery times
7-25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

Include area/district; add phone for delivery.
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