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Netherlands Address Format

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

Use this guide to format a Netherlands 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. 21011 AB Amsterdam
  3. 3Netherlands

Postal code: Postcode

Correct example

Voorbeeldstraat 123
1011 AB Amsterdam
Netherlands

Dutch postcodes use four digits, a space, and two capital letters. The house number follows the street name.

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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