Sending a postcard to Ethiopia
Facts checked
Mailing a postcard from the US to Ethiopia costs $1.75: one USPS Global Forever stamp, the same price as every other country. USPS has charged $1.75 since July 12, 2026. With Paper Plane Post, $7 covers the printed 4×6 photo postcard, the postage and the mailing. We print your card in the US and mail it from there, and our delivery estimate is 1–3 weeks to Ethiopia. USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail, and international postcards can’t be tracked.
How to address it
Mail to Ethiopia uses this layout. Write the country last, in capitals.
Recipient name
Street address
1000 CITY
ETHIOPIA
- Postal code: optional, written like 1000.
What USPS says about Ethiopia
- No customs form, unless the mail holds goods.
USPS lists no prohibited items for Ethiopia.
USPS lists no service disruptions for Ethiopia, as of .
See what it costs to make one yourself, with a printed card and a stamp.
Questions
How much does it cost to send a postcard to Ethiopia from the US?
$1.75 for one USPS Global Forever stamp, the same as every other country. With Paper Plane Post it’s $7 for the printed photo postcard, the postage and the mailing.
How long does a postcard take to get to Ethiopia?
USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail. Paper Plane Post’s estimate is 1–3 weeks to Ethiopia.
Can I track a postcard to Ethiopia?
No. USPS offers no tracking on international postcards, so nobody can track one, whether you mail it yourself or Paper Plane Post does.
Does a postcard to Ethiopia need a customs form?
No. USPS requires no customs form for mail to Ethiopia unless it holds goods, and a postcard with a message on it is correspondence.
How do I address a postcard to Ethiopia?
Write it on separate lines in this order: Recipient name, then Street address, then 1000 CITY. Put ETHIOPIA on the last line in capitals.