Postal Code Portugal

Everythings you need to know about Portuguese Postal Codes (Zipcode/Pin Code) and Postal Services

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PORTUGUESE POSTAL CODES (ZIPCODE/PIN CODE) AND POSTAL SERVICES

Portal ZIP codes are a little confusing, but not as confusing as India or similar countries’ ZIP codes. Here is everything you need to know about the country as well as how the ZIP Code works:

• Portuguese postal codes (código postal) are written as a sequence of seven digits, for example 1002-345. (This replaces the old system of P-1234.)
• The first digit represents one of the nine postal regions, followed by two digits for the postal distribution centres.
• If the post code is for a capital of a municipality the fourth digit is a zero, if not it is a five. In the case of a designated address it is any other digit.
  The last three digits help figure out the building blocks and designated addresses.

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Sending Domestic Mail and Parcels

When sending mail in Portugal, the standard envelope shape is a rectangle. Different shapes may cost more to send.

A standard envelope should not exceed 5mm in thickness and should be sealed without the use of staples or clips.

Addressing mail and parcels
All envelopes and parcels should be addressed using an ink pen or pre-printed white label.

The sender’s address should be included on the front of the envelope or parcel in the upper left-hand corner. The recipient’s address must be written on the front in the centre of the envelope.

The addresses should be written in capital letters, with a maximum of six lines per address and should be written in the following style:

NAME OR COMPANY
STREET NAME, BUILDING NAME (if applicable), NUMBER
FLOOR NUMBER OR FLAT LOCATION (front, left, A, B)
POSTBOX NUMBER/CCI (if applicable)
POST CODE, CITY

Sending International Mail and Parcels

When sending mail from Portugal, the standard envelope shape is a rectangle. Different shapes may cost more to send.

A standard envelope should not exceed 5mm in thickness and should be sealed without the use of staples or clips.

Addressing mail and parcels
All envelopes and parcels should be addressed using an ink pen or pre-printed white label.

The sender’s address should be included on the front of the envelope or parcel in the upper left-hand corner. The recipient’s address must be written on the front in the centre of the envelope.

Addressing mail and parcels

All envelopes and parcels should be addressed using an ink pen or pre-printed white label.The sender’s address should be included on the front of the envelope or parcel in the upper left-hand corner. The recipient’s address must be written on the front in the centre of the envelope.

Addressing mail and parcels

All envelopes and parcels should be addressed using an ink pen or pre-printed white label.The sender’s address should be included on the front of the envelope or parcel in the upper left-hand corner. The recipient’s address must be written on the front in the centre of the envelope.

Items subject to customs control entering Portugal

All postal items entering the country from non-EU countries are subject to customs control. This includes items from the following countries:

Buesingen, located on the German-Swiss border; the Canary Islands; the Spanish territories of Ceuta and Melilla; Andorra; the French Territories of Martinique, French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Réunion; the Greek Territory of Mount Athos; the Italian Territories of San Marino and the Vatican; the United Kingdom Channel Islands and the United Kingdom Territories of the Isle of Man and Gibraltar.

Internet ordering

When ordering items via the Internet for delivery into Portugal it is important to always have proof of purchase value. It is also important to be aware of the country of origin of the shipment and not the country of buying. For example, an item may be purchased via a site in Germany, but if the origin of the shipment is the USA or another non-EU country, the item will be subject to customs control.