Svalbard and Jan Mayen Address Format
Norwegian addressing conventions apply: recipient, street (or Postboks), then the 4-digit postnummer followed by the settlement name on one line. Longyearbyen roads are officially numbered (Vei 100, Vei 500...) rather than named. For international mail the country line is Norway (mail is handled by Posten Norge as domestic).
Standard format
Postnummer rules
| Field name | Postnummer |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 9170 |
| Pattern | ^\d{4}$ |
| Rule | Norwegian 4-digit postnummer system applies. Svalbard settlements use 9170-9179 (9170/9171 Longyearbyen); Jan Mayen uses 8099. |
Fields used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Street address (Gateadresse)" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "PO Box (Postboks)" locally |
FAQ
What is the Postnummer format in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The format is NNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 9170. Norwegian 4-digit postnummer system applies. Svalbard settlements use 9170-9179 (9170/9171 Longyearbyen); Jan Mayen uses 8099.
How do you write an address in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Norwegian addressing conventions apply: recipient, street (or Postboks), then the 4-digit postnummer followed by the settlement name on one line. Longyearbyen roads are officially numbered (Vei 100, Vei 500...) rather than named. For international mail the country line is Norway (mail is handled by Posten Norge as domestic).
Does Svalbard and Jan Mayen use postal codes?
Yes. Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses the Postnummer in the format NNNN (example: 9170). Norwegian 4-digit postnummer system applies. Svalbard settlements use 9170-9179 (9170/9171 Longyearbyen); Jan Mayen uses 8099.
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Sources
- https://www.posten.no/en/sending/domestic/svalbard
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf