How can I safely send documents abroad?

These days, it’s not uncommon to need to send documents abroad to family, friends, employers, or government agencies. This process is quite delicate and requires a special approach, as documentation is an extremely important part of modern life.

Let’s take a closer look at how to prepare documents for international delivery and what steps need to be taken before shipping.

How to Pack Documents

Reliable packaging ensures the integrity of the parcel’s contents and its protection from harmful external influences. Therefore, before sending documents abroad, they must be carefully packed.

There are various ways to prepare packages with important papers, including:

• special plastic mailing bags;
• cardboard envelopes;
• bubble mailers (envelopes with air-bubble film inside).

To maximize the safety of transporting paper sheets, waterproof and dustproof materials such as polyethylene should be used for packaging. Bubble mailers are especially relevant for plastic cards prone to cracking. Placing the contents in a box made of triple-wall corrugated cardboard will also help avoid deformation.

To maintain confidentiality, it is better to send documents abroad in opaque packaging.

How to Create a Shipment

First, you need to calculate the shipping cost and choose one of our partner carriers. This can be done quickly and independently using our calculator. Simply specify the origin and destination of the parcel, as well as its weight. After that, you will be offered several carrier options with delivery times and service costs.

To send documents abroad, you will need to fill in the sender and recipient details in English. Then, it’s just a couple of clicks – choose the shipping method and payment option. Once you agree to our terms by checking the box, you can click the “Order” button!

How Delivery Works

GlobalPost ensures that you can safely send documents abroad. First, the parcel must be delivered to our office in Kyiv. If you are in the capital, you can visit us in person or send a courier. For shipments from other cities, you can use Nova Poshta services at our expense.

Once you have handed over the documents, GlobalPost transports the parcel by road from Ukraine to a European warehouse. The carrier selected during the shipment setup will then deliver your package to the recipient.

As you can see, sending documents abroad can be convenient, fast, and secure. The most important thing is to choose a reliable delivery company.