How to send a letter to Mauritania

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

Mauritania

Sending post to Mauritania
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10-25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodeNo nationwide postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
LOCALITY
MAURITANIA
Example
Ahmed Ould Salem
P.O. Box 1234
NOUAKCHOTT
MAURITANIA
More examples
Street (where available):
Mariam Mint Baba
Ave Gamal Abdel Nasser 12
NOUAKCHOTT
MAURITANIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No nationwide postcodes.
Language
Arabic/French; uppercase locality for intl.

📮 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

PO Boxes common; include phone if possible.
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