How to send a letter to Madagascar

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

Madagascar

Sending post to Madagascar
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10–25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode3-digit postcodes used in cities (e.g., 101).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nom complet
Rue et numero
NNN LOCALITE
MADAGASCAR
Example
Rasolonirina Haja
Rue Ravoninahitriniarivo 10
101 ANTANANARIVO
MADAGASCAR
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
3-digit postcodes used in cities (e.g., 101).
Language
Malagasy/French; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
10–25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Include region/district if outside major cities.
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