Today, March 31, 2020, the USPS received communications from international carriers regarding service alterations due to coronavirus. Be advised that USPS packages sent to these locations may be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page.
Bolivia Agencia Boliviana de Correos has suspended all inbound and outbound mail services until April 15, 2020.
Italy Poste Italiane has announced new changes to mail services. Effective immediately, if a recipient cannot be contacted, items can be returned to sender after the first delivery attempt. Packages that exceed 25 kg in weight or 120 cm in length will not be accepted. These restrictions do not apply to donations. Lastly, due to lack of transportation, Poste Italiane is suspending service to several locations.
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyz Pochtasy has suspended all outbound international mail services until further notice.
Peru Servicios Postales del Perú – SERPOST S.A, has extended the suspension of all mail services to April 12, 2020.
Zimbabwe Zimpost has suspended all operations until April 19, 2020, or until government notice.
The USPS has announced that effective today, March 30, 2020, the service suspension to select APO/FPO ZIP codes has been lifted. USPS customers can once again send mail to the following military mail ZIPs:
AE FPO 09204 AE FPO 09216 AE APO 09706
Additionally, the USPS has received information
from international postal services regarding new service interruptions. For a
full list of all international service disruptions visit the Stamps.com
Coronvirus Updates Page.
France La Poste has announced that going forward it will only offer four days of mail reception: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. La Post will prioritize urgent mail and essential goods. At this time, La Poste is asking mailers worldwide to defer their non-urgent shipments to France. Additionally, La Poste is unable to offer the following services: International Surface Airlift, M-bags, returns, and International Business Reply Service (IBRS).
Honduras Empresa de Correos de Honduras (Honducor) has suspended all postal services until at least April 12, 2020, or until a date that will be communicated at a later time.
Kazakhstan Kazpost JSC has suspended all outbound services to following countries: Algeria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, Georgia, Hungary, India, Iran, Israel, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Moldova, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Spain, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and The United States.
Saudi Arabia Saudi Post Corporation has suspended all inbound and outbound mail services except for Express Mail Service items weighing up to 11 pounds.
Colombia Servicios Postales Nacionales S.A. 4-72, has advised that significant delays are expected for all inbound and outbound mail services.
Denmark PostNord Denmark is currently able to send mail to countries within the European Union (EU), with the exception of Cyprus and Malta. It is also able to send mail to the following countries outside of the EU: Canada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Norway, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, The United States, and Vietnam. PostNord Denmark service availability is subject to change on a daily basis. Additionally, PostNord Denmark has suspended signature on delivery. Delivery will instead be made using methods that limit human contact.
Grenada Grenada Postal Corporation, has advised that outbound and inbound mail delivery services will be affected by limited transportation to and from the country.
Kazakhstan Kazpost JSC has advised that due to a state of quarantine, mail service in the cities of Nur-Sultan and Almaty will be delayed.
Lithuania Lithuania Post has suspended signature on delivery service for inbound letter mail items and, when possible, will send parcels to parcel lockers for contact-free collection.
Nepal Nepal Post has advised that due to the suspension of all incoming international flights, severe delays are expected.
Sweden PostNord Sweden as announced that it is currently able to send mail to countries within the European Union (EU), with the exception of Cyprus and Malta. Outside of the EU, PostNord Sweden can provide mail services to Canada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Norway, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vietnam. PostNord Sweden service availability is subject to change on a daily basis. Additionally, PostNord Sweden has suspended signature on delivery. Delivery will instead be made using methods that limit human contact.
Vatican Poste Vaticane is currently unable to send outbound mail transport mail to a growing number of countries. Poste Vaticane is therefore no longer accepting mail addressed to affected countries. The list of destination countries affected is subject to change on a daily basis.
Today, March 27, 2020, ten international postal services have announced altered service due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting global postal networks, visit the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page.
Cape Verde Correios de Cabo Verde has advised that serious delays for both inbound and outbound are expected until further notice.
France La Poste has advised that, until further notice, delivery standards cannot be guaranteed. Additionally, effective Monday, March 30, 2020, only items weighing less than 15 kg and with a maximum size of 12.5” x 9.4” x 9.4” inches will be delivered.
Germany Deutsche Post has suspended mail services to international destinations where transportation is not possible. A full list of affected destinations can be found here. Additionally, inbound items requiring payment by the recipient will be immediately directed to a postal outlet for collection. Recipients will receive a notification directing them to the postal outlet that is holding their item.
Hong Kong Hongkong Post has suspended the signature on delivery requirement to limit human contact. If an item that would usually require signature is unable to be delivered, the recipient will receive a notification with instructions to collect the item at a post office.
Iceland Iceland Post is currently unable to send postal items to any countries outside the European Union, except for Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Norway, Russian Federation, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
New Zealand New Zealand Post has announced that due to lack of transportation it is unable to provide outbound international mail services to a number of destinations. Additionally, normal delivery standards cannot be guaranteed at this time.
Panama Correos de Panamá has announced that all categories of inbound and outbound mail are suspended until further notice.
Romania CN Poșta Română SA has suspended all inbound and outbound international mail services in cases where transportations networks are unavailable.
Russian Federation Russian Post has advised that it is currently unable to guarantee delivery standards; customers should expect delays.
Ukraine Ukrposhta has suspended the requirement for written proof of delivery in an effort to minimize human contact. Registered items will be left in the recipients’ mailboxes with the exception of summons. Ukrposhta cannot guarantee delivery standards at this time.
Today, March 26, 2020, the postal services of India, Ivory Coast, and Zimbabwe have announced service disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Maldives Post has announced an extension of its suspension of mail services.
India The Department of Posts (India Post) has suspended all international mail exchanges until further notice. All international mail received before March 22, 2020 will be delivered with limited staff.
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast’s post advises has suspended mail services until further notice.
Maldives Maldives Post has extended the suspension of all inbound and outbound mail services through April 4, 2020.
Zimbabwe Zimpost has suspended all inbound and outbound international mail services until further notice. Additionally, Zimpost is unable to guarantee delivery standards at this time.
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