ΙNTRODUCTION
The Postcode Directory which is uploaded in Cyprus Post web page is now available in electronic format and you may simply and easily download it directly to your personal computer. The directory contains all the postcode numbers in Cyprus, as well as the amendments and new entries till the end of June 2010.
The postcode system was implemented in Cyprus during the year 1994 and is considered that is highly functional and modern since it combines, with 4 digits, all the necessary information for the routing, sorting and delivery of postal items.
The correct use of the postcode contributes efficiently to the economic, fast and safe delivery of mail, helps and supports the target for quality improvement and effective operation of the automatic sorting machine which was installed and operates at Mail Sorting Center located at Latsia area since April 2001.
The public is kindly requested to use always the correct postcode number in order to help and participate in our effort for the continuous improvement of postal services provided.
INSTRUCTIONS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR CORRECT MAILING
· Use always the correct size of envelope based on defined specifications shown below
· Give full and correct data of the addressee, do not underline and follow the proper order as follows:
Full Name
Full Streetname and Number
Postcode, Municipality or Community
· Write the full data of the sender at the upper left corner or at the back of the envelope
· The postcode should be written in the correct way, at the last line before the locality
· Do not write the district of destination because it is extracted from the first digit of the postcode as it is explained below:
First Digit 1 or 2: Lefkosia District
First Digit 3 or 4: Lemesos District
First Digit 5: Ammochostos District
First Digit 6 or 7: Larnaka District
First Digit 8: Pafos District
First Digit 9: Keryneia District
· Use readable, normal size roman letters
· Do not use Italics, script or Dot Matrix printer
· On a window envelope make sure that the address is clearly readable and that NOTHING else is shown at the window area below the address
· Do not print any advertising or any other printing message at the red zone
· Use always the 5-digit P.O.Box numbers
· Pass your full address to those who correspond with you. Advise your partners abroad to use your full and correct address by using in front of the postcode number the international abbreviation of Cyprus (CY)
· An address in Cyprus should be presented as follows:
INBOUND CROSS BORDER MAIL | DOMESTIC MAIL |
Maria Petrou
12 Sokratous str.
CY - 6036 Larnaka | Maria Petrou
12 Sokratous
6036 Larnaka |
Athanasios Solomou
CY – 8572 Akoursos | Athanasios Solomou
8572 Akoursos |
Andreas Michael
P. O. Box 56150
CY - 3304 Lemesos | Andreas Michael
P. O. Box 56150
3304 Lemesos |
Ministry of Finance
CY - 1439 Lefkosia | Ministry of Finance
1439 Lefkosia |
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