How to send a letter to Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe

Sending post to Zimbabwe
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10–25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodeNo nationwide postcodes in regular use.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number> or <House + Street>
<LOCALITY>
ZIMBABWE
Example
Rudo Moyo
P.O. Box MP 123
HARARE
ZIMBABWE
More examples
Street:
Tendai Dube
12 Jason Moyo Ave
BULAWAYO
ZIMBABWE
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No nationwide postcodes in regular use.
Language
English/Shona/Ndebele; 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

PO Boxes common; add phone for courier.
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