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Can I just drop the envelope with a stamp on it instead of visiting a post office to send it internationally?

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Yes, as long as it has sufficient postage. If you need extra services like tracking, you'll have to take a trip to USPS.

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Can I decorate an international letter (with stickers and drawings)?

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You can, but only the letter. The envelope needs to be plain.

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Where can I get IRCs when mailing a letter internationally?

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In the United States, IRCs are no longer produced, but you can get one off of eBay or from a country that is still producing IRCs, such as Japan or Canada.

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Can I put 3 Forever stamps on an international 1-ounce letter to England as of August, 2019?

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Yes, you can. Note that this is overpaying, but it will still work.

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Can I put the address in English and whatever language of the place I am sending it to?

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Yes, you can. Actually, it could even be more helpful if you think the postal staff in the other country won't understand English. Put parenthesis so it doesn't get too mixed up between the two post offices in the two countries.

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Can I put any kind of letter in the envelope？

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Yes, as long as it follows the weight restrictions for the country you are sending it to.

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Could I just put a normal stamp on international mail?

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If you mean 'can I use United States stamps on international mail', then yes, as long as it totals to $1.20 (as of July 2020). I typically use two normal forever stamps, as well as a ten-cent stamp. However, you can also use a Global Forever stamp, or any other combination that equals (or is greater than) $1.20.

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How do I get an up-to-date destination list when sending mail to India?

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Go to a map service such as Google Maps and find out if the address exists. Also, you may want to ask the user through other means (e.g. text or email) if they have moved addresses.

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Can I drop the letter off in a blue post box or do I have to go to the post office to send it?

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You can use any mailbox. Just be sure to include proper postage and a return address.

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Can I use an international stamp and just drop it off at a USPS blue mailbox for it to be picked up?

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Yes, you can drop it in any mailbox.

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Can I just drop a First Class International letter with proper postage in a mailbox?

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Yes. Be sure to include a proper return address, too.

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How long does it take a letter to arrive in Malta from the USA?

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International mail is hard to predict. Somewhere between four days and a week.

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I have 1st class royal mail UK stamps. Can I use one of these stamps to mail a letter from the US to England?

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No. US postage only. If it were going in the opposite direction, UK postage would apply.

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