Send a letter to South Africa
Upload a PDF, import it from Google Drive or write your letter online. We print it, put it in an envelope, add postage and mail it to South Africa. SA Post Office's UPU sheet puts the four-digit postcode on the final domestic line, below the locality or post office name.
- Estimated delivery
- 10–18 business days after mailing
- Services
- Standard letter, Tracked letter, Registered letter
- Price
- From €4.90, printing, envelope and postage included
Mail services for South Africa
Pick the service when you send. All of them include printing, an envelope and postage.
Standard letter
For everyday letters that don't need proof of sending or delivery.
Est. 10–18 business days after mailing
From €4.90
Tracked letter
Adds a tracking number so you can follow your letter.
Est. 10–18 business days after mailing
From €8.90
Registered letter
For notices, disputes and contracts. Delivered against signature. A sender address is required.
Est. 10–18 business days after mailing
From €11.90
Optional return receipt (+€1.99)
Not sure which one you need? Standard letter vs registered mail
How long does mail to South Africa take?
Letters to South Africa are usually delivered 10–18 business days after mailing, whichever service you choose.
- The count starts on the mailing date, not the day you order or pay. Your order page shows when your letter was mailed.
- Business days don't include weekends. Public holidays can add a day or more.
- This is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date. Choose tracked or registered mail if you need to follow your letter.
How to write an address in South Africa
This is the order we print an address in South Africa, line by line.
Line by line
- 1Recipient
- 2Flat, floor or building (optional)
- 3Street and number
- 4Town
- 5Postcode
- 6Country name, on the last line for mail from abroad
Postcode format, for example 8001.
Example
Mr P. Rossouw 442 Thirteenth Avenue FISH HOEK 7975
Based on the postal operator's own specimen. [1]
Addressing tips for South Africa
- South African postcodes have four digits and are written below the locality or post office name.[1]
- The locality or post office line should be in upper case and appears directly above the postcode.[1]
- Province and city names can be in the address only if there is no postcode; MaisonMail requires the postcode and omits the province line.[1]
- The UPU sheet says South African addresses must not contain punctuation marks; keep the recipient's address clear and simple.[1]
How to send a letter to South Africa online
1
Add your letter
Upload a PDF or photo from your computer, import a file from Google Drive, or write your letter in the online editor.
2
Enter the address in South Africa
Search for it or type it in yourself.
3
Choose a service and pay
You see the final price before you pay.
4
We print and mail it
Your order page shows the mailing date and the estimated delivery window.
Questions about sending mail to South Africa
- How long does mail to South Africa take?
- We estimate 10–18 business days after mailing. It is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date, and the count starts on the day we mail your letter, not the day you order.
- Can I send a letter to South Africa from another country?
- Yes. You order online from wherever you are, and we print and mail the letter for you, so you don't need stamps or a trip to the post office. Once your order is assigned, its page shows the country it was mailed from.
- Can I add a return receipt to a letter to South Africa?
- Yes. Choose Registered letter and add the return receipt. The recipient signs on delivery and the signed receipt is posted back to the sender address on your letter. A sender address is required.
- Can I track a letter to South Africa?
- Yes, with a tracked or registered letter. Tracking updates depend on the postal networks along the way, so they may not cover every step. Your order page shows the updates we receive.
- Where does the South African postcode go?
- On the final domestic line below the locality or post office name, using four digits.[1]
- Do I need a South African province line?
- Not when a postcode is present. The UPU sheet says province and city names can be in the address only if there is no postcode.[1]
- Why does MaisonMail hide the province field for South Africa?
- Because the reviewed postal layout relies on locality plus postcode and does not print a province line when the postcode is present.
Ready to send your letter to South Africa?
Prices start at €4.90, with printing, envelope and postage included.
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Sources
Services and delivery estimates come from MaisonMail's current catalog. Address rules last checked 2026-10-04.