International post guide
Check postal restrictions and prohibitions to 220+ destinations with our International post guide.
Send your parcel to 220+ overseas destinations
Choose the speed of your parcel delivery from Courier, Express, Standard and Economy. You can send your item in an international prepaid satchel (Courier, Express and Standard only), or use your own packaging. You must include a CN23 customs form when sending a parcel overseas.
International Courier
- 2-3 business days1
- Pay flat rate postage up to 500g
- Signature on Delivery2
- Tracking3
- Add Extra Cover4
- Select Post Offices only (PDF 843kB)5
- Select destinations only
- Use a prepaid satchel or your own packaging
International Express
- 3-6 business days1
- Pay flat rate postage up to 500g
- Signature on Delivery2
- Tracking3
- Add Extra Cover4
- Use your own envelope, a prepaid envelope or a prepaid satchel
- CN23 customs form
Where to post your parcel
For International Express and International Standard, you can pay for and print a label online with a free MyPost account (including a completed customs declaration form), and post in a street posting box; or you can post over the counter at any Post Office.
International Courier can only be posted to select destinations from select Post Offices (PDF 843kB)5, and International Economy must be posted over the counter at any Post Office.
Sending guidelines
| Destination | Maximum weight | Maximum length | Maximum dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within Australia | 22kg | 105cm | 0.25 cubic metres |
| Overseas | 20kg | 105cm | 140cm girth |
Important information to help send your item overseas
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International zonesView our 5 zones for 220+ overseas destinations, and each unique price point, so you can calculate your postage costs.
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International customsLearn about regulations and customs forms for sending parcels to 220+ overseas destinations with Australia Post.
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International optional extrasLearn about tracking, Extra Cover and Signature on Delivery, when you send a parcel to 220+ overseas destinations with our international sending services.
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1 Estimated delivery time between metro area of major cities, for items that are classified as low value and low risk that are pre-cleared through customs. Excludes time in customs if applicable and may be subject to delay due to causes outside of Australia Post’s control. For more information, check our International post guide and International delivery times and destination guide.
2 Additional charges apply for some services. Signature on Delivery not available all countries. For more information, check our International post guide.
3 Tracking not available for all countries. For more information, check our International post guide.
4 Our services generally come with up to $100 compensation included. Additional charges apply for Extra Cover. Extra Cover provides you with cover for the specified value of your item (up to $5,000 or part thereof except for Economy Air letters and Economy Air parcels, which can have a maximum cover of up to $500) if your item is lost or damaged while being carried by Australia Post. Visit optional extras for more information. Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, Australia Post does not accept liability for any consequential or indirect loss or damage arising due to any failure related to our service. Neither the compensation included with our service nor the purchase of Extra Cover limits any rights or remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law. Extra Cover not available all countries. Cover restrictions may vary depending on country. For more details, see our International post guide.
5 The cut off time for posting may vary depending on participating Post Office location. Check cut-off times for participating Post Offices (PDF 843kB).