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Affordable international postage

Send letters & parcels abroad with a range of inexpensive options

International Standard

The easy way to send letters and parcels quickly around the world. If you need to send something abroad choose from one of our reliable and affordable Standard options.

Why use International Standard?

  • Your item will usually reach Europe within three to five working days
  • And the rest of the world usually within five to seven working days
  • If your item is undelivered, returns are free (just remember to include a UK return address on the outside of your post)
  • Up to £20 compensation in the event of loss or damage

HM Forces Mail

Do you have a loved-one in the armed forces overseas? Find out more about discounted mail services from The British Forces Post Office® (BFPO).

International Standard prices

Find out more about International Standard prices in the table below. 

Format and
max measurements		 Max weight Price for Europe Price for World zone 1 Price for World zone 2

Letter

24cm long
16.5cm wide
0.5cm thick

 10g £1.25 £1.25 £1.25
20g £1.25 £1.45 £1.45
100g £1.55 £2.25 £2.25

Large Letter

35.3cm long
25cm wide
2.5cm thick

 

 100g £2.65 £3.30 £3.45
250g £3.85 £4.85 £5.15
500g £4.90 £7.10 £7.50
750g £5.95 £9.15 £9.70

Parcels & tubes

The maximum combined parcel length, width and thickness is 90cm with no single side longer than 60cm and weight up to 2kg

The maximum length for tubes is 90cm, and length added to double the diameter should be no more than 104cm and weight up to 2kg

 

Printed papers

Only books up to 5kg can be sent to the Republic of Ireland

Maximum weight for printed papers is 2kg to Canada and Cambodia

 

 

 100g £4.15 £4.85 £5.25
250g £4.45 £5.55 £6.05
500g £6.20 £8.50 £9.20
750g £7.45 £10.95 £11.65
1kg £8.65 £13.35 £14.10
1.25kg £9.75 £14.80 £15.75
1.5kg £10.90 £16.30 £17.55
1.75kg £11.70 £17.50 £19.00
2kg £12.10 £18.30 £20.05
Printed papers:
Every additional 250g or part thereof up to 5kg add		 £1.15 £1.70 £1.90


Prices are exempt from VAT. Includes compensation up to £20.

International Standard prices

Find out more about International Standard prices in the table below.

Format and
max measurements		 Max weight Price for Europe

Letter

24cm long
16.5cm wide
0.5cm thick

 10g £1.25
20g £1.25
100g £1.55

Large letter

35.3cm long
25cm wide
2.5cm thick

 

 100g £2.65
250g £3.85
500g £4.90
750g £5.95

Parcels & tubes

The maximum combined parcel length, width and thickness is 90cm with no single side longer than 60cm and weight up to 2kg

The maximum length for tubes is 90cm, and length added to double the diameter should be no more than 104cm and weight up to 2kg

 

Printed papers

Only books up to 5kg can be sent to the Republic of Ireland

Maximum weight for printed papers is 2kg to Canada and Cambodia

 100g £4.15
250g £4.45
500g £6.20
750g £7.45
1kg £8.65
1.25kg £9.75
1.5kg £10.90
1.75kg £11.70
2kg £12.10
Printed papers: For each additional 250g or part thereof up to 5kg add £1.15

 

Format and
max measurements		 Max weight Price for World zone 1

Letter

24cm long
16.5cm wide
0.5cm thick

 10g £1.25
20g £1.45
100g £2.25

Large letter

35.3cm long
25cm wide
2.5cm thick

 

 100g £3.30
250g £4.85
500g £7.10
750g £9.15

Parcels & tubes

The maximum combined parcel length, width and thickness is 90cm with no single side longer than 60cm and weight up to 2kg

The maximum length for tubes is 90cm, and length added to double the diameter should be no more than 104cm and weight up to 2kg

 

Printed papers

Only books up to 5kg can be sent to the Republic of Ireland

Maximum weight for printed papers is 2kg to Canada and Cambodia

 100g £4.85
250g £5.55
500g £8.50
750g £10.95
1kg £13.35
1.25kg £14.80
1.5kg £16.30
1.75kg £17.50
2kg £18.30
Printed papers: For each additional 250g or part thereof up to 5kg add £1.70

 

Format and
max measurements		 Max weight Price for World zone 2

Letter

24cm long
16.5cm wide
0.5cm thick

 10g £1.25
20g £1.45
100g £2.25

Large letter

35.3cm long
25cm wide
2.5cm thick

 

 100g £3.45
250g £5.15
500g £7.50
750g £9.70

Parcels & tubes

The maximum combined parcel length, width and thickness is 90cm with no single side longer than 60cm and weight up to 2kg

The maximum length for tubes is 90cm, and length added to double the diameter should be no more than 104cm and weight up to 2kg

 

Printed papers

Only books up to 5kg can be sent to the Republic of Ireland

Maximum weight for printed papers is 2kg to Canada and Cambodia

 100g £5.25
250g £6.05
500g £9.20
750g £11.65
1kg £14.10
1.25kg £15.75
1.5kg £17.55
1.75kg £19.00
2kg £20.05
Printed papers: For each additional 250g or part thereof up to 5kg add £1.90

World Zones

Not sure which world zone you're sending your international item to? This should help.

UK

This covers England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Europe

This covers the following countries

Albania Denmark (EU) Kyrgyzstan Russia
Andorra Estonia (EU) Latvia (EU) San Marino
Armenia Faroe Islands Liechtenstein Serbia
Austria (EU) Finland (EU) Lithuania (EU) Slovakia (EU)
Azerbaijan France (EU) Luxembourg (EU) Slovenia (EU)
Azores (EU) Georgia Macedonia Spain (EU)
Balearic Islands (EU) Germany (EU) Madeira (EU) Sweden (EU)
Belarus Gibraltar Malta (EU) Switzerland
Belgium (EU) Greece (EU) Moldova Tajikistan
Bosnia-Herzegovina Greenland Monaco (EU) Turkey
Bulgaria (EU) Hungary (EU) Montenegro

Turkmenistan
Canary Islands Iceland Netherlands (EU) Ukraine
Corsica (EU) Irish Republic (EU) Norway Uzbekistan
Croatia (EU) Italy (EU) Poland (EU) Vatican City State
Cyprus (EU) Kazakhstan Portugal (EU)  
Czech Republic (EU) Kosovo Romania (EU)  

 

World Zone 1

 

This 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).

World Zone 2

Australia Belua British Indian Ocean Territory Christmas Island (Indian Ocean)
Christmas Island (Pacific Ocean) Cocos Islands Cook Island Coral Sea Island
Fiji French Polynesia French South Antarctic Territory Keeling
Kiribati Macao Naurun Island New Caledonia
New Zealand New Zealand Antarctic Territory Niue Island Norfolk Island
Norwegian Antarctic Territory Papua New Guinea People's Democractic Republic of Laos Pitcairn Island
Republic of Singapore Solomon Islands Tahiti Tokelau Islands
Tonga Tuvalu US Samoa Western Samoa

Parcelforce globalvalue

International postage from Parcelforce Worldwide – get your parcel delivered from four working days.

Why use Parcelforce globalvalue?

  • International postage from £9.78
  • Delivery from 4 working days worldwide
  • Up to £100 cover for loss or damage included in the price
  • Includes £100 compensation for loss or damage and enhanced compensation up to £500 for an additional fee
  • Send up to 30kg to most destinations

Things to keep in mind

  • No tracking facility is available
  • Maximum parcel sizes vary by destination
  • Only single items can be sent (consignments aren't available on this service)

 

If you’d like to be able to track your items when you send them internationally, try Parcelforce globalexpress and Parcelforce globalpriority.

Guide to customs

If you’re sending a package outside the EU, you’ll need a customs label. You’ll be able to get all the customs forms you need at the Post Office.

  • Is your package 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.
  • Is your package worth over £270? Remember to include the top part of the CN22 and a CN23 form in a plastic wallet (SP126).
  • Under customs law, the sender is legally responsible for the information on the declaration; therefore it is in your own interest to ensure that the declaration is completed accurately and in full. If you have any questions please ask in your Post Office branch - our staff will be happy to help.

As well as your customs label, you'll need to sign to confirm that the item doesn't contain anything restricted by post regulations. Familiarise yourself with international post restrictions.

Prohibited and restricted goods

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

Some overseas 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 are sending is allowed in the destination country otherwise we will not 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 or countries.

Ready to send something abroad? Pop down to your local branch