How to send a letter to Reunion island

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

Reunion island

Sending post to Reunion island
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 7–15 business days.
PostageLa Poste services: Lettre, Colissimo, EMS.
PostcodeFrench format, 5-digit postcodes start 974.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nom complet
Rue + Numéro
974##  VILLE
REUNION (FRANCE)
Example
Jean Paul
4 Rue des Flamands
97400  SAINT-DENIS
REUNION (FRANCE)
More examples
BP:
Jean Paul
BP 1234
97491  SAINT-DENIS MESSAGERIES
REUNION (FRANCE)
Full name
Required
Nom + prénom complets.
Postcode
French format, 5-digit postcodes start 974.
Language
French; English acceptable.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
La Poste services: Lettre, Colissimo, EMS.
Delivery times
Approx 7–15 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

Use correct 974## code; mark FRANCE clearly.
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