How to send a letter to Malawi

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

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Malawi

Sending post to Malawi

Full name on envelopeRequired

Delivery time10–25 business days typical.

PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered.

PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout

Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
LOCALITY
MALAWI

Example

Thandiwe Banda
P.O. Box 123
LILONGWE
MALAWI

More examples

Street (limited):
James Phiri
Area 10, Plot 45
LILONGWE
MALAWI

Full name

Required

Full name recommended.

Postcode

No national postcodes.

Language

English/Chichewa; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods

Letter, Parcel, Registered.

Delivery times

10–25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs

CN22/CN23 for goods.

Restrictions

Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

PO Boxes common; include phone where possible.

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