Nowadays, we can send many things internationally by mail or courier, but is sending a passport to an embassy one of them? Sending a passport and other documents abroad carries certain risks. but with a little research done beforehand, you’ll be able to make an informed decision.
yes, you can. At eurosender we collaborate and work with a wide network of couriers; therefore, through our dhl express courier and envelope service, you can send a passport internationally. Before sending the passport by courier, please note that the envelope size, dimensions and weight must be:
- size – up to 35 x 28 cm.
- weight – up to 2 kg.
We hereby list some prices for the most frequent destination routes:
- portugal – france: €54.42 vat included
- italy – spain: €56.68 vat included
- poland – greece: €63.41 vat included
- portugal – brazil: €59.76 VAT included
Check the shipping price of your passport to the desired route anywhere in the world directly on our platform!
is it safe to send a passport by mail or send it with a courier service?
yes. With our envelope service, the delivery of your documents and urgent letters is carried out in a totally reliable way. As this service offered on our platform is express, your envelope will not go through many warehouses and will be delivered within a specific period, all this to ensure that your shipment arrives safely.
Except for the safe and fast delivery of your passport, our envelope service also offers:
- trackingnumber provided, so you know the location of shipments at any time;
- same-</ b daypickup for urgent shipments;
- passportpickup and delivery for greater convenience;
- extended liability with coverage up to €400 available!
read more about:
- I want to track my package
- I want to collect the package the same day
- what are the insurance options?
Still not sure about submitting your passport? eurosender works with the most reliable couriers, and our logistics experts will closely monitor your shipment throughout the process.
Can I send a passport to an embassy by mail or with a courier company?
first, you should check with the respective embassy. embassies apply different rules when it comes to sending a passport or essential documentation. some require the visa applicant or a legally authorized person to retrieve the document. therefore, they would not deliver the documents to third parties.
For security reasons, other embassies do not allow courier companies to enter the building. Such cases are mainly applicable when the embassy already has a contract in place with a courier company to send documents from the embassy to visa applicants. In such cases, you will most likely have to use the same courier company that the embassy works with.
what envelope should I use to send my passport to an embassy?
Place the passport in a padded bubble envelope to ensure it remains intact during delivery. By using a stronger outer shell, you can be sure that your shipment can withstand some weather changes if any uncertainties occur.
can courier companies pick up or deliver a passport at an embassy?
When it comes to sending a passport to an embassy, there are certain restrictions that most courier companies apply. while some of them explicitly state that they do not perform the service, others do offer the service but only to and from certain embassies with which they sometimes have an agreement or where they are allowed to access the embassy facilities.
Are there any special conditions applied by courier companies when sending a passport internationally?
There are no general rules and it varies from company to company. Most of the time, courier companies list passports and other relevant documents among the items that are prohibited or restricted from shipping.
Although some courier companies will transport a passport to the embassy or elsewhere, they will not offer compensation in case of loss. In addition, some companies will transport the necessary accompanying documentation for visas or passports but not the document itself.
what to do before sending a passport internationally by courier?
Because it is a very important document, take precautions when sending a passport. check the possibility first with the embassy and then with the courier company.
don’t just book the courier service and plan the delivery without having things clear. If you put your passport in an envelope and do not specify the contents, the courier company will not know what type of item you are transporting.
If you need to send a passport or other documents internationally, contact us and we’ll tell you what the options are.
have more questions? Do not hesitate to contact us!