EMS is the priority door-to-door international courier service for letters, documents and merchandise.
It is available to more than 180 countries.
Maximum weight – up to 20 kg to most countries
Check individual country's entry for specific maximum weights.
| EMS Documents and Merchandise |
EMS Documents accepts only personal/ business correspondence or papers.
Senders must declare all non documents (including personal photographs, calendars, booklets etc.) as merchandise.
| Despatch and delivery |
| * priority handling in Australia for connection with selected international airline flights | * priority customs clearance | * courier or express postal delivery in the destination country. |
Check each country's directory entry for any limitations on the destinations served.
| Packaging |
Special free satchels in two sizes:
- 225 mm × 355 mm
- 325 mm × 405 mm
Customer can also use their own envelopes and packaging.
| Customs form |
EMS articles require an Air Bill that includes a declaration that the article does not contain any dangerous or prohibited goods. Commercial goods require an invoice on the sender's letterhead.
| Lodgement |
- Any Australian Post Office or Business Centre
- Courier pick-up within Australian metropolitan areas
– call 13 13 20 for an additional cost of $7.50 per pick up.
| Features |
- Door-to-door service
- Track and trace to most developed countries
- Streamed separately for priority handling and express despatch and delivery
- Signature on delivery
- Insurance to $5000 available (check individual countries for availability and insurance limit).