Domestic Parcel

Everything you need to know to send a parcel

Send parcels to any address in the Netherlands quickly and easily via the post office. Learn more about additional delivery options and how we deliver your parcel.

Delivery outside the Netherlands? We recommend International Parcel.
Valuable or important items? We recommend Signature for Delivery.

How does it work?

Follow these steps to send your parcel: 

  1. Make sure your parcel meets the size and weight requirements:
    Min. size: 14 x 9 cm
    Max. size (0 - 10 kg): 100 x 50 x 50 cm*
    Max. size (10 - 30 kg): 175 x 78 x 58 cm
    Max. weight: 30 kg
    *If your parcel exceeds these dimensions, you will be charged the 10 - 30 kg rate. 
  2. Make sure that your parcel is addressed correctly 
  3. Add postage
    Frank your parcel using our special parcel stamps. These are available at your local post office. Please note that you cannot use regular stamps to frank your parcel.
  4. Hand over your parcel at one of the 2,600 post offices.
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What does it cost?

Not sure about the correct postage for your letter or parcel? Try our easy-to-use postage calculator. Simply select the type of shipment, weight, and destination country.

Delivery of your parcel

If something goes wrong

Additional delivery options

Signature for Delivery

Choose Signature for Delivery for added peace of mind when sending valuable or important items. In the event of loss or damage, you will receive compensation up to 500 euros.

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Insured Delivery

Choose Insured Delivery to send highly valuable items with complete peace of mind. In the event of loss or damage, you will receive compensation up to 5,500 euros.

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Domestic Express

Choose our express service for super-fast delivery of your parcel. Parcels sent with Domestic Express will be delivered by 10:00 a.m. or noon the next day (depending on your preference).

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