International Mail & Shipping Services
Compare International Delivery Speeds & Prices
USPS has an international delivery service to fit your needs. Choose based on:
- Delivery speed and postage price
- Features like Flat Rate shipping or included tracking and insurance
- Some extra services are available online; others are only available at a Post Office™ location.
USPS® tools can also help you with customs forms (including new requirements for more-detailed descriptions of contents in packages sent to countries that follow European Union (EU) customs rules).
ALERT: USPS can no longer accept or deliver international mail to several countries due to service impacts. See all countries with temporary service and guaranteed-delivery suspensions. Read More
Compare International Mail Services
Compare USPS mail services by starting retail prices, shipping time, and more. Most services automatically include USPS Tracking®, and you can add insurance and extra services.
Priority Mail Express International®
You're sending important items that need to arrive in under a week. You can get money-back guaranteed date-certain delivery for some locations.1
From $59.50
3-5 business days2
Flat Rate Envelope: 4 lbs
Mailing Box (Priced by Weight): 70 lbs
USPS Tracking3
Up to $100 (nonnegotiable documents).
Up to $200 (merchandise depending on contents).
Purchase additional up to $5,000.4
Affordable Options
Value-priced shipping with options for Flat Rate pricing or pricing by weight.
Expand AllYou have a package that weighs over 4 lbs.
From $30.90
6–10 business days2
Flat Rate Envelope: 4 lbs
Flat Rate Box: 20 lbs
Priced by Weight: 70 lbs
USPS Tracking5
Up to $100 (nonnegotiable documents).
Up to $200 (merchandise depending on contents).
Purchase additional up to $5,000.6
First-Class Package International Service®
You have a package (or large envelope over 1 lb) that contains items worth less than $400 and that weighs less than 4 lbs.
From $17.00
Varies by destination
Up to 4 lbs (64 oz)
E-USPS DELCON INTL® service to select destinations only
Not available
Best for Documents or Printed Materials Only
Large envelopes (flats) of only documents or a large sack (up to 66 lbs) of books or other printed material.
Expand AllFirst-Class Mail International®
You have an envelope of documents that weighs under 1 lb. (15.994 oz).
From $3.15
Varies by destination
Up to 1 lb (15.994 oz), documents only
Not available
Not available
Priority Mail Express International
3–5 Business Days2
Priority Mail Express International provides fast, reliable, and affordable international delivery to about 180 countries. An optional date-certain service delivery with a money-back guarantee is available to a few destinations. See International Mail Manual section 221.2 for additional details. Get free shipping supplies, including Flat Rate Envelopes for sending items up to 4 lbs. Postage prices start at $59.50.7
Priority Mail International
6–10 Business Days5
USPS provides reliable and affordable international delivery to about 180 countries through Priority Mail International. Most Priority Mail International shipments include tracking and insurance: up to $100 for nonnegotiable documents and up to $200 for merchandise. You can send up to 4 lbs using Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes, and up to 20 lbs. using Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes. (See all Priority Mail International Flat Rate Products.) Postage prices start at $30.90.8
First-Class Package International Service
Affordable Lightweight Shipping
First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) is an economical way to send lightweight packages to about 180 countries. Packages can weigh up to 4 lbs (64 oz) and contain goods up to $400 in value. Other restrictions may apply based on the destination country. First-Class Package International Service includes Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation® International (E-USPS DELCON INTL®) when you ship online to select countries, although certain limitations may apply. Prices start at $17.00.
First-Class Mail International
Affordable International Mailing
First-Class Mail International is our most affordable option for sending postcards, letters, and flats (large envelopes) to about 180 countries.
- Send 1 oz. letters or postcards around the world with one Global Forever® stamp, which currently costs $1.65 and never expires, even if the postage price goes up.
- For large envelopes (flats) up to 15.994 oz., postage prices vary based on weight and destination, starting from $3.15.
Airmail M-Bags
Send Large Amounts of Printed Material
Using Airmail M-Bags is an affordable way to send large amounts of printed material to a single recipient internationally. You can send newspapers, magazines, journals, books, sheet music, catalogs, directories, commercial advertising, and promotional matter. Delivery varies by destination. Postage prices start at $57.97 at a Post Office.
Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements
- No minimum weight, but any M-Bag under 11 lbs will be charged at the 11 lb price.
- Maximum weight is 66 lbs.
- Some countries have specific prohibitions and restrictions.
Customs Forms
Airmail M-Bags must include a customs form.
1. You can receive date-certain service with a money-back guarantee to select locations. You must pay postage and mail your letter or package at a Post Office™ location. Browse Individual Country List. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 1
2. For many major markets. Actual number of days may vary based on origin, destination, and customs delays. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 2
3. Limitations may apply for certain destinations. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 3
4. Visit the International Mail Manual for Priority Mail Express International insurance details. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 4
5. Not available for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 5
6. Visit the International Mail Manual for Priority Mail International insurance details. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 6
7. Priority Mail Express International pricing varies by country price group, either in packages charged by weight (Max. Weight 70 lbs) or Flat Rate Envelopes (Max. weight 4 lbs.) Back ^ to legal disclaimer 7
8. Priority Mail International pricing varies by country price group, either in packages charged by weight (Max. Weight 70 lbs), Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes (Max. weight 4 lbs.), or Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes (Max. Weight 20 lbs.) Back ^ to legal disclaimer 8