How to send a letter to Papua New Guinea

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

Papua New Guinea

Sending post to Papua New Guinea
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10-25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode3-digit postcodes after locality (e.g., 121).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
LOCALITY NNN
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Example
Peter Kila
P.O. Box 567
PORT MORESBY 121
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
More examples
Street (where used):
Anna Wane
Hohola Rd 10
PORT MORESBY 121
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
3-digit postcodes after locality (e.g., 121).
Language
English/Tok Pisin; 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

PO Boxes common; include phone.
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