How to send a letter to Zambia

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

Zambia

Sending post to Zambia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10–25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes (e.g., 10101).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number> or <House + Street>
<POSTCODE> <LOCALITY>
ZAMBIA
Example
Chipo Banda
P.O. Box 12345
10101 LUSAKA
ZAMBIA
More examples
Street:
Peter Mwale
12 Cairo Rd
10100 LUSAKA
ZAMBIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes (e.g., 10101).
Language
English; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
10–25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

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

💡 Tips

Include correct 5-digit postcode if available.
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