How to send a letter to Namibia

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

Namibia

Sending post to Namibia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode4-digit postcodes before locality (e.g., 9000).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + Number
NNNN LOCALITY
NAMIBIA
Example
Elena Amutenya
12 Independence Ave
9000 WINDHOEK
NAMIBIA
More examples
P.O. Box:
John Paulus
P.O. Box 123
9000 WINDHOEK
NAMIBIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
4-digit postcodes before locality (e.g., 9000).
Language
English widely used; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
8-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

Use the correct 4-digit postcode.
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