Ask MagCloud: Shipping Options
How do I format an APO or FPO address?
Sending a package to an overseas U.S. military base is relatively straightforward if you keep a few things in mind.
- Overseas U.S. military bases are considered domestic (U.S.) shipments, which means you need to select United States as the ship-to country. Do not select the country where the base is located.
- The city should always be either "APO" or "FPO" in a properly formatted APO FPO address.
- Please choose “Armed Forces (AE)” as the State option for the following:
- Armed Forces Europe
- Armed Forces Middle East
- Armed Forces Africa
- Armed Forces Canada
You also have the option of Armed Forces (AA) and Armed Forces (AP).
Here is an example of a properly formatted APO address:
Name: PFC Jack Lyon
Address 1: 23rd Battalion
Address 2: Unit 1234, Box 56789
Country: United States
City: APO
State: AP
Zip/Postal Code: 96522-1215