International postage from Canada
International letter rates (Letter-post)
| Standard size | Price | Oversize / non-standard | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 g | $3.65 | Up to 100 g | $8.60 |
| Over 30 g, up to 50 g | $5.21 | Over 100 g, up to 200 g | $14.99 |
| Over 200 g, up to 500 g | $29.96 |
Mailing with regular stamps
The $3.65 international stamp is the tidy option, but any combination totalling $3.65 works — three Permanent™ stamps come to $3.72, for instance. Use the combination finder to build the mix with the least overpay from what you have, including older denominations. Remember that Permanent™ stamps count as $1.24 each toward international postage, not as full international fare.
Write "AIR MAIL / PAR AVION" on the envelope (or use an airmail sticker) so the letter travels by air, and put your return address on the front, top-left — standard practice for international mail from Canada.
Questions
Is the rate the same for every country?For Letter-post, yes — one international rate covers most destinations, from the UK and France to Australia and Japan. The USA has its own lower rate.
How long does international letter mail take?The delivery standard is 4–7 business days, but real-world delivery to some countries runs longer. Letter-post has no tracking.
Can I send goods in a Letter-post envelope?Letter-post is meant for documents and paper goods. Merchandise to another country generally needs a parcel service with customs forms — and sending goods as "letters" risks delays or return.