With the Post, your letter reaches every part of the world.
Letter is any written communication in closed envelope or any other item that meets the requirements for a letter in terms of dimensions and weight.
Letterpost item can weigh up to 2kg.
Postal items in international postal traffic are submitted by the sender open so that an employee of the Post, in the presence of the sender, can inspect the contents of the item, in accordance with the regulations governing customs and foreign exchange control of postal items.
Letter dimensions: the sum of length, width and height – up to 90 cm, with the largest of the three dimensions being a maximum of 60 cm. The smallest letter dimensions are 9 x 14 cm.
The letter envelope ensures the inviolability of the contents of the postal item during all stages of transmission.
If the letter is in the form of a cylinder, the dimensions of the letter are: the sum of the length and two diameters may not exceed 104 cm, with the largest of these dimensions being up to 90 cm. The sum of the length and two diameters may not exceed 30.4 cm, with the length of the letter being at least 21 cm.
Registered letter
Registered postal item without indicated value, for which the sender is issued a Confirmation of posting, and which is delivered to the recipient with a confirmation of receipt.
It is used for sending written communications and documents.
Insured letter
It is used for sending written communications, documents, and securities.
Insured letter is a registered postal item, insured up to the value indicated by the sender, which must correspond to the actual value of the postal item, i.e. the importance of the item for the sender, but it is also permitted to indicate a part of that value.
Receipt of insured letter for international traffic is only possible for those countries that accept this service.
Proper addressing
Proper addressing ensures fast and safe delivery.
Postal items destined for abroad are addressed in accordance with the regulations of the destination country. The recipient's address is written in Latin script and Arabic numerals, although it may also be written in the script of the destination country, with the obligation to write the name of the destination country in Latin script on the last address line.
Sender’s address
It is not mandatory to indicate the sender's address on non-registered items, except in the case of submission of items by contract and in case of items exempt from paying postage or part of the postage. On all registered postal items, the sender is obliged to indicate their address, except for items marked "for competition", "for auction", etc. The sender's address is written on the back of the item, and if this is not possible, in the upper left corner of the address side of the envelope (with the aim of ensuring that there is as much space as possible between the recipient's address and the sender's address on the address side.)
Examples of proper addressing
Delivery standards for priority letterpost items
Postal items that are not subject to customs inspection
Letterpost items that are not subject to customs inspection contain:
- written communications;
- documents, documentation related to international competitions and tenders.
If letterpost items contain customs goods, they must be sent to the Customs Post for submission to customs inspection and you are required to fill out the "Customs Declaration" form (CN 23).
What is prohibited to send in postal items
Postal items must not contain objects or substances the transport of which is prohibited by law or other applicable regulations. It is strictly prohibited to send dangerous and harmful substances, as well as objects that may endanger the health or life of people, cause damage to other postal items or lead to material damage. The sending of narcotic drugs is prohibited, except in cases where both the sender and recipient are authorized to traffic them in accordance with the law.
In addition to the above, it is not permitted to send:
- lithium batteries,
- live animals,
- tissue and body fluid samples of humans, animals, or plants
- money, coins, banknotes and securities (except in insured items with the permission of the NBS),
- precious metals and valuable jewelry,
- as well as any other items the transfer of which is restricted or prohibited by applicable legal regulations.
When sending postal items abroad, you need to inquire whether the objects you want to send are prohibited from import into the destination or transit country.
List of prohibited items for import or transit through a specific country
List of countries where you can send items