📋 Postal Guidelines: China to Germany
Postal items dispatched from Mainland China to Germany do not require a Germany postal code for international transit.
The destination country (Germany) 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 Germany, the complete delivery address must be legibly written in the local language (English or local language).
Including the correct local Germany postal code is strongly recommended. This significantly enhances sorting efficiency at Germany Post and optimizes last-mile delivery by postal carriers.
📮DE Germany Regional Postal Code FAQ & Postal Regulations
🔢 How many digits are in a German postal code?
German postal codes consist of 5 digits, e.g., 10115 (Berlin center). This format has been standardized since 1993.
🌍 What do the first two digits represent?
The first two digits indicate geographic regions: 10-19 (Berlin), 20-29 (Hamburg), 30-59 (Central/West), 60-69 (Frankfurt/Southwest), 80-89 (Munich/South), 90-99 (East).
✉️ Where to write the postal code on mail?
Place it on the third line of the address: Recipient name on line 1, street + house number on line 2, and 【postal code + city】 on line 3. Example: Max Müller Goethestr. 12 80333 München
⚠️ What happens if the postal code is wrong?
May cause 1-3 days delay. Deutsche Post attempts address correction, but severe errors may result in return to sender.
🔍 How to find a German postal code?
Use the "Postleitzahlensuche" tool on Deutsche Post's official website (www.deutschepost.de) by entering city/street names.