Royal Mail International Economy Delivery | Post Office

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Available worldwide for large letters and parcels
Ideal for heavier parcels that don’t need to arrive in a hurry
£20 compensation included as standard
Delivery to Western Europe in up to 2 weeks, Eastern Europe in up to 5 weeks
Delivery to North America in up to 6 weeks
Delivery to South America, Africa and Asia in up to 8 weeks
Delivery to Australia in up to 12 weeks

Preparing to send abroad

Check it's okay to send

Some items can't be sent in the post and others have limits

Check if your item’s safe to send
Pack your items well

Make sure your items get where they’re going safely

Read how to pack your parcel
Fill out a customs form

You may need a customs form to send any items outside the UK

Find out more about customs forms

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)

Complete a customs form online

Ready to send?

Make sure you’ve packed and prepared your items in advance. Then pop into your nearest Post Office branch

Find a branch

Common questions

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.
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.