How to send a letter to Philippines

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

Philippines

Sending post to Philippines
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-18 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode4-digit postcodes after city (e.g., 1004, 6000).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
House/Street
BARANGAY, CITY NNNN
PHILIPPINES
Example
Erin Santos
1234 Taft Ave
MALATE, MANILA 1004
PHILIPPINES
More examples
PO Box:
Jose Cruz
P.O. Box 123
CEBU CITY 6000
PHILIPPINES
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
4-digit postcodes after city (e.g., 1004, 6000).
Language
English/Filipino; include barangay when helpful.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
7-18 business days typical.

⏱️ How long letters take to reach Philippines

From anywhere
about 4 weeks (52 letters)

Based on letters our members logged and marked as received over the last two years, using the quicker letters on each route. A letter may arrive sooner: members don’t always mark a letter as received as soon as it arrives.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Hazardous materials restricted.

💡 Tips

Include correct 4-digit postcode; add phone for courier.
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