๐ Postal Guidelines: China to South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands
Postal items dispatched from Mainland China to South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands do not require a South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands postal code for international transit.
The destination country (South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands) 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 South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands, the complete delivery address must be legibly written in the local language (English or local language).
Including the correct local South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands postal code is strongly recommended. This significantly enhances sorting efficiency at South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands Post and optimizes last-mile delivery by postal carriers.
๐ฎGS South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands Regional Postal Code FAQ & Postal Regulations
๐ฌ What are the postcodes for South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands?
South Georgia uses SIQQ 1ZZ. South Sandwich Islands have no permanent population and thus no postcode; mail must be routed via British Antarctic research stations.
โณ How long does mail take to arrive?
Typically 2-6 months. Mail routes via UK โ Falkland Islands โ Antarctic supply ships (only 3-4 voyages/year), heavily impacted by weather.
๐ฆ Can I send packages?
Only small letters/postcards (<500g) are accepted. Prohibited items include perishables, medicines, batteries. Prior permission from authorities is mandatory.
๐ How to format the address?
Example: Name / [Recipient Unit, e.g., Research Station] / South Georgia Island / SIQQ 1ZZ / British Antarctic Territory (must be in English).
โ ๏ธ Is mail loss common?
Very high risk! Due to extreme logistics. Use tracked services (e.g., DHL) for critical items and purchase postal insurance.