Affordable international postage

How much is International Standard postage? The cost depends on what you want to send. You’ll find our international mail prices for letters, parcels, tubes and printed papers below. Prices are exempt from VAT.

You’ll find destination lists for all territories and world zones below.

UK

Covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Europe

Use World Zone 1 for countries that aren’t a part of Europe or World Zone 2.

Use World Zone 2 for other territories. For a full list, see below for What’s in World Zone 2?

What’s in World Zone 1?

Covers all countries that aren’t a part of Europe or World Zone 2. World Zone 1 generally covers countries in North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, the Far East and South East Asia (other than Singapore and Laos).

What’s in World Zone 2?

• Parcelforce globalvalue services don’t include tracking and tracing features.
• Maximum parcel sizes vary by destination.
• You can only send single items with this international parcel service. Consignment options aren’t available. If you want to send multiple items to one address, try our Parcelforce Worldwide globalpriority service.

Want to follow the journey of your international mail from collection to delivery? Selected services include Track & Trace, which lets you see the progress of your post.

Parcelforce Worldwide tracked services 

Parcelforce Worldwide international globalpriority and globalexpress services are both fully tracked – simply enter the tracking number into their tracking tool.

• Parcelforce globalexpress
• Parcelforce globalpriority

Royal Mail International Tracking and Signature services:

You can also choose the combination of tracking, online delivery and signature on delivery* you need with these Royal Mail international services:

*A signature is taken on delivery, but we don't provide a copy of the signature to you as part of the service and it's not available to view online.

Yes, if you’re sending a parcel outside the EU. You can get all the customs forms you need here or in-branch. Find one near you with our Branch Finder. Here are a few things to remember:

• Packages worth up to £270: Make sure you include a completed and signed CN22 label. Put it on the front of the item, as near as possible to the top left-hand corner – just don’t cover up the address.
• Packages worth over £270: Complete and attach a CN23 form using the plastic wallet available from Post Office branches.
• The sender is legally responsible: Under Customs Law, the sender is legally responsible for the information on the declaration. So, it’s in your own interest to make sure you complete it accurately and in full. Got questions? Just ask a member of staff in branch.
• You’ll need to sign to confirm that the item you’re sending doesn’t contain anything restricted by postal regulations

There are some goods that can’t be sent in the post, and others that can be sent but with clear restrictions.

Some countries have their own rules on what they will and will not allow to be sent by post. It's important to check the item you’re sending is allowed in the destination country so that we’ll pay compensation in the event of loss or damage.

Some countries and international organisations impose restrictions on what you can send to certain individuals, organisations and countries.