Postage to Poland from the UK
How much it costs to send a letter, large letter or small parcel to Poland, how long it takes and what you need to know about customs.
Letter£3.60
Large letterfrom £3.80
Small parcelfrom £9.80
Typical delivery4-6 days
Poland is one of the most popular destinations from the UK because of the large Polish community. For heavy parcels, specialist UK-to-Poland couriers are often far cheaper than Royal Mail international services.
| Size | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Letter | Up to 100g | £3.60 |
| Large Letter | Up to 100g | £3.80 |
| Large Letter | 100g-250g | £6.15 |
| Large Letter | 250g-500g | £7.65 |
| Large Letter | 500g-750g | £10.25 |
| Small Parcel | Up to 250g | £9.80 |
| Small Parcel | 250g-500g | £12.05 |
| Small Parcel | 500g-750g | £13.65 |
| Small Parcel | 750g-1kg | £14.90 |
| Small Parcel | 1kg-1.25kg | £15.65 |
| Small Parcel | 1.25kg-1.5kg | £16.40 approx. |
| Small Parcel | 1.5kg-2kg | £17.85 approx. |
Prices from 5 October 2026, last checked 1 October 2026. Prices marked approx. are our best estimate – confirm with the carrier before paying.
How to address post to Poland
Polish postcodes are written as 2 digits, a hyphen and 3 digits, e.g. 00-950 WARSZAWA.
Things to know about posting to Poland
- Poczta Polska delivers Royal Mail items.
- Many people send parcels to family in Poland - courier services aimed at this route can be very cheap for heavy parcels.
- Food parcels are allowed within EU rules, but meat and dairy products are not.
- Gifts under the EU gift allowance are usually duty-free, but VAT can still apply.
General tips
- Put POLAND in capitals as the last line of the address.
- For goods, fill in the customs declaration with an accurate description, value and quantity.
- International Standard is not tracked. If the item is valuable, choose a tracked service or a courier.
- Heavier parcels (over 2kg) need a courier or Royal Mail's International Tracked or Parcelforce services.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to send a letter to Poland?
A standard letter up to 100g costs £3.60 with Royal Mail International Standard.
How much is it to post a small parcel to Poland?
A small parcel starts at £9.80 for up to 250g, rising to £14.90 for 1kg with Royal Mail International Standard.
How long does post to Poland take?
Royal Mail aims to deliver International Standard post to Poland in around 4-6 working days, but it is not guaranteed.
Do I need a customs form to send a parcel to Poland?
Yes, if you are sending goods or gifts. You can complete the customs declaration online when you buy postage, or at the Post Office counter. Documents and letters do not need one.