How to send a letter to Maldives

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

Maldives

Sending post to Maldives
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 7–20 business days.
PostageInternational Standard, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostcodes are 5 digits (e.g., 20026 for Malé).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
House/Building, Street
ISLAND/CITY  #####
MALDIVES
Example
Aishath Naila
H. Blue House, Fareedhee Magu
MALÉ  20026
MALDIVES
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcodes are 5 digits (e.g., 20026 for Malé).
Language
Dhivehi locally; English widely used.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International Standard, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
Approx 7–20 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Batteries, aerosols restricted.

💡 Tips

Use postcode if known; write MALDIVES in capitals.
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