Fill out a customs form
Customs forms are now required for all gifts and goods sent to countries outside the UK (except items sent from Northern Ireland to the EU)
Check it's okay to send
Some items can't be sent in the post and others have limits
Royal Mail International Economy delivery
The value-for-money service for heavier items you need to send abroad.
About this service
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Available worldwide for large letters and parcels
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Ideal for heavier parcels that don’t need to arrive in a hurry
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£20 compensation included as standard
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Delivery to Western Europe in up to 2 weeks, Eastern Europe in up to 5 weeks
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Delivery to North America in up to 6 weeks
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Delivery to South America, Africa and Asia in up to 8 weeks
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Delivery to Australia in up to 12 weeks
Find postage prices
- Afghanistan
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- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
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- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Azores
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Balearic Islands
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belau
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire Sint Eustatius Saba
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Canary Islands
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo Dem Rep
- Congo The
- Cook Islands
- Corsica
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
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- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
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- French Southern & Arctic T
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- Gabon
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- Germany
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- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
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- Guatemala
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- Guyana
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- Iceland
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- Iran
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- Israel
- Italy
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- Kenya
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- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
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- N. Korea
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- Netherlands Antilles
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- New Zealand Island Territories
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Mariana
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- Norway
- Oman
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- Panama
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- Peru
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- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
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- Turkey
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- Vatican
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- Virgin Islands (USA)
- Wake Island
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- Western Samoa
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- Zimbabwe
British Indian Ocean Territory - Royal Mail Zone 3
Item size and type
Large letter
Check your letter's size and weight to find the right price. Make sure the service you use provides enough compensation cover.
Sizing
Maximum dimensions
Length: 35.3cm
Width: 25cm
Thickness up to and including: 2.5cm
Maximum weight: 750g
Pricing
| Max weight | Price |
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| 100g | £3.50 |
| 250g | £5.85 |
| 500g | £6.60 |
| 750g | £7.75 |
CompensationIncludes up to £20 compensation |
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Letter
Check your letter's size and weight to find the right price. Make sure the service you use provides enough compensation cover.
Sizing
Maximum dimensions
Length: 24cm
Width: 16.5cm
Thickness up to and including: 0.5cm
Maximum weight: 100g
Pricing
| Max weight | Price |
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| 20g | £2.60 |
| 60g | £2.60 |
| 100g | £2.60 |
CompensationIncludes up to £20 compensation |
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Parcel
Check your parcel’s size and weight to find the right price. Make sure the service you use provides enough compensation cover.
Sizing
Maximum dimensions
Height + Width + Depth no greater than 90cm with no single side longer than 60cm
Weight: 2kg
Pricing
| Max weight | Price |
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| 100g | £7.45 |
| 150g | £7.45 |
| 200g | £7.45 |
| 250g | £7.45 |
| 500g | £10.35 |
CompensationIncludes up to £20 compensation |
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Sizing
Pricing
| Max weight | Price |
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| 5kg | £16.20 |
Preparing to send abroad
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Pack your items well
Make sure your items get where they’re going safely
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Fill out a customs form
You may need a customs form to send any items outside the UK
Ready to send?
Make sure you’ve packed and prepared your items in advance. Then pop into your nearest Post Office branch
Common questions
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Yes, if you’re sending goods or gifts anywhere outside the UK, except if you’re sending from Northern Ireland to the EU. You can fill in a customs form online or pick one up in branch. Find your local branch using branch finder.
As well as written customs form, we also need to provide the customs information electronically to comply with international posting regulations. So we’ll input these details at the counter when you’re buying your postage.
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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 won’t 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. Check these restrictions before you send.