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Postal ServicesDestination country: China

Last updated:2019/10/21 Print
FAQ

How to send a letter to China?

Just throw ordinary letters into any mailbox. Registered mail is sent like any domestic mail: go to the post office window to process it. All airmail from Taiwan to China will be gathered and moved to Taipei's airmail delivery center and sent on the next day via air to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou before being forwarded to other Chinese cities and areas.

What is the postage for sending correspondence to China? Can I send it registered?

Currently, postage for ordinary airmail to China is NT$9 if not over 20 grams in weight. Registered mail will charge additional NT$65, so the total is NT$74.

Can I mail parcels to China?

Taiwan and China opened direct mail on December 15, 2008, so now you can send parcels, parcels, and express mail to China. For more info on postal services, please go to our website homepage and click “Services” link for details.

How do I send a letter to China?

Just throw ordinary letters into any mailbox. Registered mail is sent like any domestic mail: go to the post office window to process it.

How long does it take for mail to arrive in China?

All airmail from Taiwan to China will be gathered and moved to Taipei's airmail delivery center and sent on the next day via air to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou before being forwarded to other Chinese cities and areas. Estimated time of arrival for express mail is about 3 to 7 days (customs inspection time not included); 7 to 15 days for airmail, and 30 to 45 days for surface mail.

Should I use vertical or horizontal letter cover for mail to China?

Letters sent to China can be horizontal envelopes and the recipient's address and name shall be written in Chinese on the cover.