How to send a letter to Rwanda

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

Rwanda

Sending post to Rwanda
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
LOCALITY
RWANDA
Example
Aline Mukamana
P.O. Box 1234
KIGALI
RWANDA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes.
Language
English/Kinyarwanda/French; 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

PO Boxes common; add phone where possible.
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