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Belgium Address Format

How to write an address in Belgium: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Belgium address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1Voorbeeldstraat 123
  2. 21000 Brussel
  3. 3Belgium

Postal code: Postcode

Correct example

Voorbeeldstraat 123
1000 Brussel
Belgium

Belgian postcodes are four digits and go before the city name. Addresses may be written in Dutch, French, or German.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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