How to list an international mailing address
When listing an international mailing address, it's essential to include the following information:
- Recipient's name: The name of the person or organization receiving the mail.
- Street address: The street name, building number, and apartment or suite number (if applicable).
- City: The city or town where the recipient is located.
- Country: The country where the recipient is located.
- Postal code: The postal code or zip code for the recipient's location.
- Country code: The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country (e.g., US for the United States, CA for Canada, etc.).
- Optional: Province/State: If the country uses provinces or states, include the name of the province or state.
Here's an example of a well-formatted international mailing address:
Recipient's name: John Doe Street address: 123 Main Street, Apt 101 City: Tokyo Country: Japan Postal code: 105-0001 Country code: JP
Alternatively, you can use the following format:
Recipient's name: John Doe Street address: 123 Main Street, Apt 101 City: Tokyo Province/State: Tokyo Country: Japan Postal code: 105-0001 Country code: JP
When listing an international mailing address, keep the following tips in mind:
- Use the correct country code and postal code to ensure accurate delivery.
- Use the correct format for the country's postal code (e.g., XXX-XXXX for the United States, A1A 1A1 for Canada, etc.).
- Avoid using abbreviations or acronyms unless they are widely recognized (e.g., "USA" instead of "United States of America").
- Use the correct title and format for the recipient's name (e.g., "Mr." or "Ms." followed by the last name, then the first name).
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your international mailing address is accurate and easily readable.