How to send a letter to Western Sahara

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

Western Sahara

Sending post to Western Sahara
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeVaries widely 10–40 days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered.
PostcodeNo widely used national postcode system.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
<Street + No./PO Box>
<LOCALITY>
WESTERN SAHARA
Example
Salem Mohamed
PO Box 123
LAAYOUNE
WESTERN SAHARA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No widely used national postcode system.
Language
Arabic/French; English acceptable.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered.
Delivery times
Varies widely 10–40 days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Add phone number; PO Box preferred.
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