Åland Post

Registered letter

The recipient signs for the letter

Letter dimensions and size

Minimum size
9 x 13 cm within the Nordic countries and 9 x 14 cm to other countries.

Maximum size
Width + length + thickness = 90 cm, but the greatest length may not exceed 60 cm.

Maximum weight
2 kg.

Letters in the form of a roll (Åland)
The minimum size is length + twice the diameter at least 17 cm, with a length of at least 10 cm. The maximum size is length + twice the diameter no more than 104 cm, with a length of no more than 90 cm.

Bulky letters (Åland)
A letter is bulky when it is larger than a standard mail slot, that is, when the shortest side is over 25 cm, or the longer side is over 40 cm and/or the letter is thicker than 3 cm. The transport time for Priority bulky letters is one day longer.

A surcharge is charged for bulky letters.

Delivery

Sending a registered letter means you get a receipt confirming that you have sent the item. You can also track the item with the tracking number. The recipient receives an arrival notification and can pick up the item, against a signature, from their nearest post office or service point. Registered letters to the Nordic countries, Europe and the rest of the world may only contain documents.

Registered letters can also be sent for delivery to the addressee in person only. In that case any power of attorney from the recipient does not apply, and the recipient must pick up the item in person.
Please note our terms of delivery regarding maximum compensation for lost or damaged items.

Prices

The prices apply to letters with stamps or a postage label. Any fee for bulky letters is added.

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