International Courier prepaid satchels
Purchase and post your prepaid satchel at select Post Offices only (PDF 843kB).3
Small up to 500g: 220 x 353mm
Medium up to 1kg: 265 x 380mm
Send urgent parcels with International Courier
This service is ideal if you need urgent delivery with tracking and Signature on Delivery. If your item is valued over $100, we recommend purchasing Extra Cover.
Note, International Courier is only available to select destinations from select Post Offices (PDF 843kB).2
| Service | Urgent parcels Only available to select destinations |
| Delivery time | 2-3 business days1 View international delivery times and service updates for more information |
| Weight | Up to 20kg |
| Sizes | Small up to 500g: 220 x 353mm Medium up to 1kg: 265 x 380mm Your own packaging - check size and weight guidelines |
| Features | Tracking - including SMS and email notifications4 Signature on Delivery5 |
| Optional extras | If your item is valued over $100, we recommend purchasing Extra Cover6 |
| Required forms | CN23 customs form |
| Posting | Select Post Offices only (PDF 843kB) |
| Prices | International Courier prices7 |
Packaging options
Post your item in an International Courier prepaid satchel or use your own packaging.
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Use your own packaging
Use your own packaging and lodge at select Post Offices only (PDF 843kB).3
Prices
You'll pay a flat rate for the international zone you're sending to.
Zone descriptions are a guide only. For more information read international zones or ask at your local Post Office.
| Destination zone | Up to 250g | Over 250g up to 500g | Over 500g up to 1kg | Over 1kg up to 1.5kg | Over 1.5kg up to 2kg |
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| Zone 1: New Zealand | $101.30 | $104.65 | $111.40 | $118.15 | $124.90 |
| Zone 2: Asia Pacific | $104.95 | $111.00 | $123.15 | $135.30 | $147.45 |
| Zone 3: US and Canada | $107.30 | $114.00 | $127.20 | $140.55 | $153.85 |
| Zone 4: UK and Europe | $112.50 | $119.40 | $133.30 | $147.15 | $161.00 |
| Zone 5: Rest of the World | $118.35 | $127.40 | $145.50 | $163.55 | $181.65 |
Calculate the cost and time to send your item
Use our online calculator to estimate the postage price and delivery time to ship your parcel overseas. Choose ‘Overseas’ and enter the ‘from and to’ postcode or country, then choose ‘Parcels’. If you need more assistance, visit your local Post office and talk to our friendly team.
Frequently asked questions
Some countries have their own regulations or restrictions regarding what they’ll accept, and some items shouldn’t be posted overseas at all.
If you’re unsure as to whether your item can be posted, please refer to the International Post Guide for the destination country. You may also wish to check out the following information:
Service conditions apply. See the Australia Post Terms & Conditions for details.
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 Effective from 3 July 2023, International Courier articles to Ireland must include an Eircode. Articles without an Eircode will be returned to sender. For more information, please refer to our International post guide. You can visit Irish Eircode lookup to retrieve an Eircode for an Irish address.
3 The cut off time for posting may vary depending on participating Post Office location. Check cut-off times for participating Post Offices (PDF 843kB)
4 Tracking not available for all countries. For more information, check our International post guide.
5 Additional charges apply for some services. Signature on Delivery not available all countries. For more information, check our International post guide.
6 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.
7 International Courier and International Economy parcel services are not available at a discounted rate for My Post Business and International Contract customers.