📋 Postal Guidelines: China to Antarctica
Postal items dispatched from Mainland China to Antarctica do not require a Antarctica postal code for international transit.
The destination country (Antarctica) must be clearly indicated in Chinese characters on the mail item. The complete destination address, including city and detailed street address, must also be provided in Chinese.
To facilitate final delivery within Antarctica, the complete delivery address must be legibly written in the local language (English or local language).
Including the correct local Antarctica postal code is strongly recommended. This significantly enhances sorting efficiency at Antarctica Post and optimizes last-mile delivery by postal carriers.
📮AQ Antarctica Regional Postal Code FAQ & Postal Regulations
❓ Does Antarctica have ZIP codes?
No unified postal code system exists. Research stations use host country codes or dedicated systems (e.g., US stations use APO).
📮 How to mail to Antarctica?
1. Address format: [Station Name + Host Country Code (e.g., AU/AQ)] 2. Route via host country (e.g., mail to Australian stations via Melbourne) 3. Mark "Antarctica" with country code AQ.
⏳ How long does delivery take?
Typically 3-6 months, subject to supply ships/flights (Nov-Feb only) and weather delays.
📦 Can I send packages?
Only small parcels (<10kg) allowed. Prohibited items include flammables. Prioritize air mail—sea freight may take over 1 year.