Tracked delivery at the right price

With plenty of optional extras, International Standard gives you the flexibility to choose what matters most.

At a glance: International Standard

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Ideal for

Trackable, non-urgent parcels
Estimated arrival in Overseas disruptions mean deliveries may take longer than usual. Some countries aren’t currently accepting deliveries due to COVID-19 restrictions. For the latest info on delivery times and disruptions, please see our International updates. 
Send up to

20kg parcels
Comes with

Tracking (inc. email notifications and SMS)2
Try adding

Optional extras like Signature on Delivery3 and Extra Cover. 

 

International Standard comes with up to $100 compensation for loss or damage.

 

Extra Cover provides additional loss or damage cover up to $5,0004.

 

If your item is lost or damaged while being carried by Australia Post and you haven't purchased Extra Cover, you may still be eligible for compensation.5
Fill out

CN23 customs form
Post at

Post Office
Red street posting box
Prices from

$15.20

International Standard is suitable for sending items up to $100 in value. If your item is valued over $100, you should purchase Extra Cover5 – it provides loss or damage cover from $100 up to $5000. Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, if your parcel is lost or damaged, and you haven’t purchased Extra Cover, compensation of up to $100 and a postage refund may be payable.6

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Packaging options

You can use what you've got, or grab a Standard satchel or box from the Post Office.

And if you're sending to the US, UK, China or New Zealand, you can buy satchels online.

Standard packaging

Small satchel, 220 x 353mm

Medium satchel, 265 x 380mm

Large satchel, 310 x 405mm

Box, 100 x 225 x 310mm

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Use your own packaging

Just pay the postage for your parcel over the counter, or online when you print a shipping label.

Print your own Standard labels

Pay for postage online, prepare customs forms, print shipping labels and book parcel pickups7 with MyPost Business. You could even save up to 25% on International Standard postage, depending on how many parcels you send. Eligibility criteria apply.8

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Things to know

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1 Estimated delivery time between metro areas of major cities. Excludes time in customs if applicable and may be subject to delay due to causes outside of Australia Post's control. For more information, calculate postage and delivery times or check our international post guide.

2 Tracking not available for all countries. For more information, check our international post guide. Additional charges may also apply.

3 Additional charges apply. Signature on delivery is only available to certain countries.

4 Additional charges apply. Extra Cover is only available to certain countries. Cover restrictions may vary depending on country. For more information, check our postage assessment calculator.

5 Neither the compensation included with our service nor the purchase of Extra Cover limits any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

6 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 International Standard service nor the purchase of Extra Cover limits any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law. Extra Cover is only available to certain countries. Cover restrictions may vary depending on country. For more information, check our postage assessment calculator. 

7 Parcel pickups are $1 in select metro areas. We can collect up to 50 parcels at a time. Pickups between 9am and 5pm Monday - Friday, for orders placed before 1pm the day prior.

8 Savings are subject to a number of eligibility criteria. Savings are calculated based on how many qualifying parcels you send over a rolling 8-week and 12-month periods. To be eligible, you must have a MyPost Business account and use your account when purchasing qualifying parcels and you must meet the volume requirements over the relevant period to get discounts on certain products. Please refer to the terms and conditions for further details on the eligibility criteria.