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EMS Service

Express Mail Service. Priority handling, end-to-end tracking, and signature on delivery, for local and international items.

About this service

EMS is an international postal Express Mail Service offered by postal administrations that are members of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes the harmonization of postal services worldwide.

EMS can be sent from Post Office counters in over 190 countries and can also be collected from residential areas, so the network reaches most postal customers around the world.

What you get

EMS can carry documents and goods (commercial or non-commercial value), among other item types, subject to the prohibited items listed below.

Destinations & delivery time

EMS covers both local and international destinations.

Local Delivery

Items posted before 12:00pm are delivered the same day. Items posted after 12:00pm are delivered the next business day.

International Delivery

Delivery times vary by destination country through the EMS network. Ask our staff at the counter for an estimate for your destination.

Rates

EMS Rates

Rates vary by weight and destination.

USE PRICE CALCULATOR

Need something more economical?

For non-urgent international parcels, Parcel Post is our slower, lower-cost option (6–15 business days).

Prohibited items

In general, any item which, by the nature of its packing, may expose staff to danger, or soil or damage other items or postal equipment, is prohibited.

Dangerous Goods

  • Explosives
  • Oxidizers
  • Organic peroxides
  • Illegal substances (drugs)
  • Toxic substances
  • Infectious substances

Prohibited Items

  • Cash money
  • Corrosives
  • Gases
  • Flammable materials
  • Radioactive materials
  • Biological samples
  • Products of animal origin
  • Obscene or immoral articles
  • Live animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is EMS?

EMS (Express Mail Service) is the priority international postal service offered through the Universal Postal Union network, giving you faster handling, tracking, and signature confirmation compared to standard Parcel Post.

How fast is local EMS delivery?

Items posted before 12:00pm are delivered the same day. Items posted after 12:00pm are delivered the next business day.

Can I track my EMS item?

Yes. EMS includes end-to-end tracking. Use our Track & Trace tool once you have your tracking number.

Does someone need to sign for an EMS delivery?

Yes, EMS items require a signature on delivery at the addressee's premises.

What can't I send via EMS?

Dangerous goods (explosives, oxidizers, organic peroxides, illegal or toxic substances, infectious substances) and other prohibited items such as cash, corrosives, gases, flammable or radioactive materials, biological samples, animal products, obscene or immoral articles, and live animals. See the full list above.

Track & Trace

Enter you tracking number to view the status of your postal item.

Customer Service

View our FAQ or submit a request

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