Sending mail internationally with Isle of Man Post Office is simple, secure, and reliable. Whether you are posting a letter or parcel we offer a choice of services to suit your needs. From standard delivery to full tracking and expedited options via Parcelforce, we help your mail reach its destination, no matter how far.
International Service Overview
| Service | Feature | |||
| Tracking | Signature on Delivery | Online Confirmation of Delivery | Compensation | |
| Standard | No | No | No | £20 |
| Tracked & Signed | Yes | Yes | Yes | £50 but up to £250 is available for a fee* |
| Tracked | Within the UK only | No | Yes | |
| Tracked PDDP | Yes | No | Yes | £50 |
Size and Weight Limits
Before posting, make sure your items are within the size and weight limits below.
| Service | Max. Dimensions | Max. Weight |
| Letters | 240 x 165 x 5mm | 100g |
| Large Letters | 353 x 250 x 25mm | 500g |
| International Parcels | Combined length, width and depth must be less than 90cm. The longest side must be a maximum of 60cm. |
2kg |
| Parcelforce globalpriority | 1.5 metre length or a maximum combined length/width of 3 metres. | 30kg |
Sending Documents
If sending documents or personal correspondence the following services are available.
| Service | Max. Weight | All Destinations | |
| Standard | Tracked & Signed | ||
| Letter | 100g | £2.63 | £9.66 |
| Large Letter | 100g | £5.00 | £14.08 |
| 250g | £6.87 | ||
| 500g | £8.19 | ||
For extra security, choose our Tracked & Signed service. This service provides tracking, proof of delivery, a signature on delivery and higher compensation for added peace of mind.
Buy international postage online now from Online Postage.
Sending Goods
Postal Delivered Duty Paid (PDDP) is an international customs requirement for some destinations. Where applicable, import duties, taxes and handling fees are paid when postage is purchased rather than on delivery. These charges are additional to postage charges outlined below, which can vary and are calculated at the point of purchase. Where available, the Tracked PDDP service must be used for sending goods. For other destinations, Standard or Tracked services are available. For more information visit iompost.com/PDDP
| Services for Goods | Max. Weight | EU (service availability may vary by destination | Rest of World (excluding USA) | USA | |||
| Standard | Tracked | Tracked PDDP | Standard | Tracked | Tracked PDDP | ||
| Parcel | 250g | £6.87 | £14.39 | £15.47 | £13.52 | £14.39 | £14.89 |
| 750g | £12.49 | £19.18 | £21.16 | £19.02 | £19.93 | £20.43 | |
| 1kg | £16.31 | £24.55 | £26.93 | £24.65 | £25.30 | £25.80 | |
| 1.5kg | £17.69 | ||||||
| Up to 2kg | £19.75 | ||||||
Parcelforce globalpriority
For urgent or heavy shipments, Isle of Man Post Office offers globalpriority, the international service with delivery from three working days.
| Service | Tracking | Named Delivery | Time Guaranteed Delivery | Inclusive Compensation |
| globalpriority | Yes | Yes | No | £100^ |
^Up to £2,500 compensation available for a fee. Ask at a counter or see Parcelforce Price Guide for more information.
For all Parcelforce Prices, please see the download at the bottom of the page.
Buying Your Postage
You can purchase postage easily through the following channels:
| Post Office Counter | Online Postage | Self-Service Kiosk | |
| Standard Letter and Large Letter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tracked & Signed Letter and Large Letter | Selected locations only* | Yes | No |
| All Parcel Services | Selected locations only^ | Yes | No |
*Available at all counters excluding Royal Avenue, Union Mills and Willaston Post Offices
^Available only from Postal Headquarters or Castletown, Douglas, Peel, Port Erin and Ramsey Post Offices
Find your local Post Office services and locations nearest to you using our interactive map.
Dispatch Arrangements
- We collect from post boxes, businesses and Post Office counters Monday to Friday.
- Mail leaves the Island the following morning (Tuesday to Saturday) and connects with the Royal Mail network for onward processing.
