Addressing International Mail   
 
Address your mail correctly to be sure that it gets there. 

 
The first step to make sure your mail gets properly delivered is to have your mail addressed correctly. Follow these easy recommendations for both the destination and sender’s addresses.
 

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Sender’s Return Address  

A return address showing the sender's complete name (no first name initials unless trademarked)and address is required. Your name and address, including ZIP Code™ and country of origin, should be shown in the upper left corner of the address side on all mail. This ensures that an undeliverable item can be returned, if appropriate.

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Destination Address 
 

Print your delivery addresses in all uppercase letters. If possible, addresses should have no more than five lines.

The full address should be typed or legibly written in English—using Roman letters and Arabic numerals—and should be placed lengthwise on one side of the item. An address in a foreign language is permitted if the names of the city, province, and country are also indicated in English. Global Express Guaranteed destination addresses must be written completely in English.

The last line of the address block area must include only the complete country name (no abbreviations) written in uppercase letters.

Foreign postal codes, if used, should be placed on the line above the destination country. The following shows the order of information for the destination address:

MS JOYCE BROWNING
2045 ROYAL ROAD
LONDON WIP 6HQ
ENGLAND

MS JOYCE BROWNING
2045 ROYAL ROAD
06570 ST PAUL
FRANCE

The following format should always be used for destination addresses to Canada:

MS HELEN SAUNDERS
1010 CLEAR STREET
OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1
CANADA

As a precaution, senders should place a card showing the names and addresses of the sender and addressee inside parcels. Items sent to general delivery must show the addressee's name and the endorsement "Poste Restante," which is the French term for "general delivery."