Parcel Post Service-Foreign

Features
 Parcel Post is a service offered by Sri Lanka Post for delivery of postal parcels which items that are not classified as letters/documents or small packets.

These parcels typically weigh up to 30 kilograms (Weight limits vary by country), in accordance with the regulations set by Sri Lanka Post and any applicable international agreements with destination countries.
Rates
 Rates are depending on  the weight and the destination country

foreign postage calculator
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Dimension of the Parcel
 Dimensions  depend on the destination country regulation

Size Limits :

Maximum length of the longest side of the parcel :

is either 100 cm or 150 cm, depending on the destination country. (Please refer to the country list below for specific maximum length limits)

Maximum size of the parcel :
Maximum size of the parcel = Girth + Length

length and girthlength and girth

Maximum size of the parcel depends on the destination country

(Please refer to the country list below for specific maximum length limits))


Country List of Maximum Size and Weight Limits for EMS/ Air/ Sea/ SAL parcel
Service method
 Customers can choose Air, SAL, or Sea as the service method for Parcel Post.
Air – Fastest option; sent by plane
SAL –Sent by air when space is available.
Sea – Sent by ship with longer delivery time.
Service Available Country List
 Service Available Country List (Air Parcel)
Service Available Country List (SAL Parcel)
The list of countries available for the sea parcel service will be updated every month
Service Available Country List (Sea Parcel)
Tracking
 Tracking service  provide to all countries.

foreigon track

Additionally, tracking services provided by the destination country’s official postal websites can also be used.
Special Instructions
  1. The Prohibited Items
    All items sent via Parcel Post must comply with Sri Lanka Post’s Regulations as well as the prohibited, restricted, and dangerous goods
    regulations of the destination country. Customers are strongly advised to review these policies carefully before dispatching any parcel.
  2. Packing Requirements
    Customers must ensure that all parcels are strongly and securely packaged to withstand handling and transportation. Poor or inadequate packaging may result in damage or non-acceptance of the parcel.
  3. Delivery Time Based on Shipping Method
    When selecting the sea parcel method, please note that it typically takes significantly longer to deliver compared to air parcel service. Choose the shipping method that best suits your delivery timeframe.
Receiving Items via Parcel Post
  • All postal parcels arriving in Sri Lanka are subject to customs inspection and clearance by Sri Lanka Customs.
  • If a parcel requires clearance, Sri Lanka Post will issue an official notification, including the relevant documents, to the recipient.
  • This notification provides instructions for collecting the parcel or arranging delivery to the recipient’s address.
Contact Us
 Hotline – 1950Central Mail Exchange– (+94) 112320700
Central Mail Exchange (Foreign Parcel Post Section) – (+94) 112449886
Postal Headquarters (International Postal Service Division) –
011-2328301-3
Email : info@slpost.lk , as.parcel@slpost.lk