Preparing your mail properly helps us to get it there quickly and safely. The following guidelines show you exactly how to address and format your Isle of Man, UK and international mail.
Sending mail to the Isle of Man or UK
- Use a full and accurate address and postcode
- Don't stagger or centre address lines
- You do not need to include the country name, so long as the postal town and postcode are used
- Avoid commas and full stops
- Make sure that you are not sending goods that are prohibited or restricted. See Restricted and Prohibited items
- Include your address on the back of the letter or packet
Sending mail to an international destination
- Include your name and address on the back of the letter or packet
- Include the addressee's country name in CAPITAL letters
- Do not stagger or centre address lines
- If sending by Airmail, please use an Airmail sticker
- There should be a generous margin around the address
- Make sure that you are not sending goods that are prohibited or restricted. See Restricted and Prohibited items
Customs Declarations
From Friday 1st January 2021, the requirement for accurate customs documentation for items containing goods sent to Rest of World addresses will also apply to European destinations and the Channel Islands. When mailing items containing goods to outside of the UK, you will need to accurately complete and sign a customs declaration. A CN22A/B should be used when sending items valued at less than £270, for items with a value higher than this a CN23 should be used.
For more information about customs declaration requirements please visit our dedicated page.
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