Shipping care packages internationally
Send a care package by courier to a friend or loved one abroad to show you are thinking of them. Get ideas for gifts and other items you can ship in care packages internationally. Check if there are any rules or regulations for sending certain items overseas in care packages. Eurosender makes international care package delivery easy by offering you affordable courier services and packing tips for various items.
BEFORE SHIPPING
What to know before sending care packages internationally
Consider the following if you decide to ship a care package overseas by post or courier, to ensure a successful and timely delivery:
- Is the destination remote or rural? Expect a slightly longer transit time.
- Before placing your order to send a care package internationally, check that courier companies can deliver to the destination.
- Use a sturdy cardboard box and internal cushioning materials to minimise the risk of loss or damage.
- Check our general packing guidelines on how to pack the various items.
- Double-check all addresses to avoid issues when sending care packages abroad.
- If booking care package delivery to a residence or apartment complex, include the correct room, building and floor number.
- Check local customs and regulations to see if the care package items you are sending by courier are allowed abroad.
- Make sure you complete any required shipping documentation.
SHIPPING OPTIONS
Courier services for shipping care packages with Eurosender
CARE PACKAGE OPTIONS
Book any type of international care package delivery
Customers book care package delivery services with Eurosender for many reasons. Read more about where and to whom you can send care packages by courier:
CARE PACKAGE IDEAS
Ideas for what to send abroad in a care package
Think about who is receiving your care package and what they like. There are many thoughtful items and gifts you can send in a care package, these include:
OUR ADVANTAGES
Benefits of sending a care package by courier with Eurosender
Insurance included in the price
Instant quotes with no hidden fees
Assistance from logistics experts
24/7 shipment tracking online
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FAQ on shipping care packages overseas by courier
What is the best way to send a care package abroad?
The best way to send a care package by courier, whether across country or internationally, is to pack the items carefully for shipping in a sturdy cardboard box. Get an instant quote from our booking tool below to get the most cost-effective solution for your shipment. Avoid delays or problems by keeping good communication with all parties involved in the shipping process. Make sure that someone will be available at the pick-up address to hand over the package to the courier. Inform the recipient of the estimated delivery time so that they do not miss the delivery.
How much does it cost to mail a care package internationally?
The price for shipping a care package by courier depends on the distance between the pick-up and delivery destinations, the weight and size of the shipment as well as the urgency and type of transport service selected. You can get an instant quote in the booking tool below or contact us via chat or email if you are unsure which service you need for shipping a care package by post or courier.
What is the cheapest way to ship a care package internationally?
The cheapest way to mail a care package internationally is through our Standard Service. You can get a quote by entering your shipping information (pick-up and delivery address, parcel dimensions and weight, etc.) in our booking tool. This option is available to you if you are shipping within the EU.
What should you not send in a care package?
The restrictions on what you can send abroad in a care package may depend on where you are shipping and on the recipient. We recommend checking our dedicated pages for more specific information about what you should not send in your care package. If you are unsure whether an item you want to ship is restricted or prohibited, you can contact our logistics experts via chat or email.
How do you send a care package with food?
Even though food and snack items are listed as prohibited by most courier companies, people still frequently pack food in parcels with other items. You can follow the general guidelines for packing food when preparing your care package.
How long does it take to send a care package overseas?
The delivery time when shipping a care package internationally depends on the pick-up and destination country as well as the selected service. The fastest way to have your care package delivered is through our Priority Express Service. The estimated delivery time for global routes is 24-72 hours.
Is insurance included when shipping care packages internationally?
All shipments booked with Eurosender have basic insurance included in the price. Additional insurance is available to purchase during the booking process at low prices. Read more about the shipping insurance options Eurosender offers for your international care package delivery.