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Address Standards for International Mail  
 
Summary: Read about U.S. Postal Service (USPS) address standards for international mail.

When addressing international mail, use these USPS recommendations for destination and return addresses.

Destination address:
  • Use all capital letters
  • Type or legibly write the address in English
  • Use no more than five lines, including:
    1. Addressee's name
    2. Street address or P.O. box number
    3. City or town, principal subdivision such as province, state, or county, and postal code. In some countries, the postal code may precede the city or town.
    4. Country name

    Samples:

    MS JOYCE BROWNING
    2045 ROYAL ROAD
    LONDON WIP 6HQ
    ENGLAND    		 MS JOYCE BROWNING
    2045 ROYAL ROAD
    06570 ST PAUL
    FRANCE
Return address:
  • Sender's name
  • Department and phone number
  • University of California, San Diego
  • 9500 Gilman Dr., Dept. plus Mail Code
  • La Jolla, CA 92093 plus Mail Code


    • Sample:

    JOHN E DOE
    SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 534-0000
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
    9500 GILMAN DR DEPT 0533
    LA JOLLA CA 92093-0533

    Important: If your item requires a customs form, the return address on your mail and on the customs form must be identical.

For step-by-step mailing instructions, see How to Send USPS International Mail.

Questions? Contact Sandi Hildebrand, (858) 534-9922.

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