📋 Postal Guidelines: China to Hungary
Postal items dispatched from Mainland China to Hungary do not require a Hungary postal code for international transit.
The destination country (Hungary) 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 Hungary, the complete delivery address must be legibly written in the local language (English or local language).
Including the correct local Hungary postal code is strongly recommended. This significantly enhances sorting efficiency at Hungary Post and optimizes last-mile delivery by postal carriers.
📮HU Hungary Regional Postal Code FAQ & Postal Regulations
🔢 What is the format of Hungarian postal codes?
Hungarian postal codes consist of 4 digits (e.g., 1011), with no spaces or letters. The first digit indicates a large region (e.g., 1 = Budapest), and the last three specify streets or districts.
🌍 Is a postal code required for international mail to Hungary?
Mandatory! Always prefix the code with 'H-' on the last address line (e.g., H-1052). Omission may cause delays or returns.
🔍 How to find a Hungarian postal code?
Use the 'ZIP code search' tool on the Hungarian Post Office website (posta.hu) or enter the address in Google Maps for automatic code display.
❌ What happens if I write a wrong postal code?
Mail may be misrouted (e.g., 1011 Budapest sent to 2011 suburb). Contact the post office immediately to intercept. Domestic corrections take 1-3 days.
📦 Special rules for shipping parcels to Hungary?
Clearly mark the postal code + recipient's full name on the parcel. Items over €22 value may be taxed. Commercial shipments require a customs declaration (CN23 form).