How to send a letter to Uruguay

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

Uruguay

Sending post to Uruguay
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes; written before locality.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nombre
<Calle> <Numero> <Apartamento>
<CODIGO POSTAL> <LOCALIDAD>
URUGUAY
Example
Camila Rodriguez
Av. 18 de Julio 1234 Apt 502
11200 MONTEVIDEO
URUGUAY
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes; written before locality.
Language
Spanish; 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

Include correct 5-digit codigo postal.
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