Practical Information - Mail

Sending letters abroad

You can send mail weighing up to 2kg abroad by either airmail or surface mail. Airmail is quick and simple, whereas surface mail is cheaper but takes longer.

Delivery speed

Airmail

• Western Europe – mail usually arrives within 2 days of posting
• Eastern Europe – mail usually arrives within 3 days of posting
• Rest of the world – mail usually arrives within 4 days of posting

Surface mail

• Western Europe – mail usually arrives within 2 weeks of posting
• Eastern Europe – mail usually arrives within 4 weeks of posting
• Rest of the world – mail usually arrives within 8 weeks of posting
  

Prices

For full details please phone Royal Mail enquiries on 08457 740 740, or visit Royal Mail (sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinder). All postal charges are based on weight in grams:

Customs

All postal packets (excluding letters) to destinations outside the European Union are liable to examination by customs authorities. It is important you check whether you need to fill in a customs declaration before you post your package. For more information visit HM Customs & Revenue (www.hmce.gov.uk/).

Sending mail within England

Royal Mail is the official mail service in Britain. You can send mail within Britain either by first or second class mail. First class mail is faster and slightly more expensive than second class mail.

Delivery Speed

• First Class – mail usually arrives by the next working day
• Second Class – mail usually arrives within 3 working days

Prices

Postal rate prices change frequently - check the Royal Mail (sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinder) site for the latest and most up to date information.

Special Deliveries

Royal Mail also offers 'Special Delivery' and 'Recorded' services. For further information about these services or sending mail within Britain, phone Royal Mail enquiries on +44 (0)8457 740 740 or visit Royal Mail (www.royalmail.com).