Sending a letter abroad - how to do it quickly and smoothly?

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29 June 2025

How do you send a letter abroad? The answer is simple - via Paczkomat® InPost. Before you send it, however, it's useful to find out a bit more. A quick read is all it takes to see how easy it is to send an envelope abroad thanks to InPost.

 

How do I send a letter abroad? Choosing the best method of postage

Sending a letter abroad via the InPost International service is very simple, as the we do not require manual addressing of the envelope . Correspondence is sent in the application InPost Mobile or on the service page Rapid Transmissions . Shipment can be sent by Parcel Machine® or Parcel Point .

Sending an envelope overseas - what options are available?

As part of the InPost network of points, we provide a simple and convenient method of sending a variety of items, including letters in our mobile app or on the Fast Shipment service website . To send correspondence, please:

  • select the destination country;
  • specify the size of the package;
  • enter personal and address details of the recipient;
  • Designate a Parcel Machine® or Parcel Point for collection;
  • provide your (sender) details;
  • make payment by the method of your choice;

For a letter to be sent, a wedding invitation abroad or any other correspondence it is worth adding something else - some small object or a small memento from a holiday. Why? The minimum height of a parcel is 21 mm, so the packaging cannot be thinner. Another option is to choose a larger package for the letter.

 

What dimensions should the packaging of a letter sent abroad be?

In addition to knowing how to how to send invitations abroad, documents or postcards from holidays , you still need to bear in mind the correct dimensions of the packages. We offer transport of shipments that have (in sequence depth, width and length):

  • dimension A - maximally 80 x 380 x 640 mm (minimum packet height is 21 mm);
  • dimension B - maximally 190 x 380 x 640 mm (minimum parcel height is 81 mm);
  • dimension C - maximally 390 x 380 x 640 mm (minimum pack height is 191 mm);

Our convenient, fast and secure service is the perfect way to send letters to many countries. Parcels complying with the permitted dimensions can be sent from Poland to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. . With attractive prices and a reliable logistics network, transporting small parcels abroad has become easier than ever before!

 

How do you send an invitation abroad so that it arrives on time?

We make sure that the correspondence sent by our customers reaches its recipients as quickly as possible. When sending abroad with InPost, the approximate waiting time depends on the country in which the addressee lives. We deliver to the Benelux countries in an average of 3 days and to other countries in 4-5 days. .

Importantly, deadlines are approximate . This means that they are subject to change in certain circumstances. A good example is religious and public holidays. In these situations, the deadline for receiving the parcel is sometimes longer. So how do you send a letter abroad quickly? It is best to do this well in advance.

Invitations for communion and weddings - how to send them safely abroad?

Added to the consignment an envelope can be much more than an object made of paper . Before sending correspondence, it is worth considering whether a version would be a better choice:

  • bubbly - Bubble-filled variant, provides protection against shocks, impacts and moisture, ideal for shipping fragile items;
  • with protective cardboard insert - has additional cardboard reinforcements to protect the parcel from crushing and damage;
  • with metallized foil - provides additional protection against moisture, UV radiation and accidental damage, ideal for documents and small items;
  • with self-adhesive closure - enables the letter to be stowed safely and quickly and provides protection against opening.

It is also a good idea to secure the entire shipment. Filling the inside of the package will prevent mail and other items from shifting during transport . Wrapping the outside of the parcel will further protect the contents from damage due to, for example, a torn box and from moisture getting inside.

Protecting letters and other items from damage is easy. Sending communion invitations, holiday cards, official forms or anything else abroad can be just as easy and fun. So it's time to check out the advantages of our service and even use InPost International today!


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