{"id":66150,"date":"2026-04-24T10:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/sg\/?p=66150"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:58:28","slug":"international-document","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/sg\/international-document\/","title":{"rendered":"International Document Shipping: What Can &#038; Cannot Be Sent"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"66150\" class=\"elementor elementor-66150\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e10478 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e10478\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d024a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12d024a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">You have an envelope on your desk. Inside? A contract. A passport. A diploma. You need to send it overseas. But here&#8217;s what most first-time senders don&#8217;t know: Not everything fits in an\u00a0<strong>international document<\/strong>\u00a0shipment. Customs officers have strict rules. Put the wrong item in your envelope? Your shipment gets seized, returned, or destroyed. You lose your documents and your money.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">This blog covers exactly what <strong>international document<\/strong> couriers accept and what they prohibit. Use this checklist before you ship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72de37a elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"72de37a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__72de37a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__72de37a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__72de37a\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19fde2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19fde2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 1: What CAN Be Sent as an International Document\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d01b13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d01b13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u2705 General Correspondence<\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Letters, personal correspondence, and printed papers are the most common\u00a0document items. For example, Birthday cards, Wedding invitations, thank you notes.\u00a0<\/p><h4>\u2705 Business Documents<\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Contracts, reports, invoices, proposals, and tender documents can all be sent as an\u00a0international document. These have business value but are still considered documents because they are paper based.<\/p><h4>\u2705 Educational Records<\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Academic transcripts, certificates, and diplomas are accepted as\u00a0international document\u00a0shipments. Always use a rigid envelope to prevent bending. Your diploma arriving creased is not a good look.<\/p><h4>\u2705 Personal Documents<\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Passports, birth certificates, and visa applications fall under\u00a0international document\u00a0shipping.\u00a0<br \/><em>Note: Some countries restrict original passports by courier. Check with your specific service provider before sending.<\/em><\/p><h4>\u2705 Printed Material<\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and brochures are allowed. However, if they have significant commercial resale value (like rare collectible magazines), customs may classify them as goods instead of documents.<\/p><h4>\u2705 Drawings &amp; Plans<\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Technical drawings, blueprints, and architectural plans are considered\u00a0document\u00a0items. Roll them in a sturdy tube, not a flat envelope.<\/p><h4>\u2705 Legal Documents<\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Deeds, wills, and affidavits can be sent as documents. For original wills or deeds, add insurance. You cannot replace these.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75908bc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"75908bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-240ab66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"240ab66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 2: What CANNOT Be Sent as an International Document\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-545db77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"545db77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u274c Valuables &amp; Currency<\/h4><p>Cash, bank notes, credit cards, prepaid cards, traveler&#8217;s cheques, precious stones, jewels, and gold\/silver.<\/p><h4>\u274c Bearer Documents<\/h4><p>Securities, stocks, bonds, or certificates payable to the bearer cannot be sent as an international document. These have financial value and require special handling.<\/p><h4>\u274c Original Passport (in some cases)<\/h4><p>Some regulations restrict sending original passports by courier. Certain countries require passports to be hand-delivered or sent via government channels.\u00a0<\/p><p><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: For the full list of prohibited items in international document shipping, click here to view <a href=\"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/sg\/prohibited\/\">complete prohibited items list<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-698c001e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"698c001e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-344e25d0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"344e25d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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ace-line old-record-id-KMgidSy05o3su8xJsJIl6kwYgme\">With EasyParcel, send your documents with trusted couriers from\u00a0S$3.90\u2014safe, secure, and fully trackable.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40907cbb primary-filled-md elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"40907cbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/go.easyparcel.com\/VKdCDP\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Ship Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Part 3: Restricted Items for International Document Shipping\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ca950 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91ca950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">These items may be sent but require special handling, approval, or specific paperwork.<\/p><h4>\u26a0\ufe0f Printed Items with Personal Data<\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Some countries have strict regulations on sending personal documents. Examples:<\/p><ul><li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>China:<\/strong>\u00a0Strict rules on sending personal identification documents<\/li><li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Germany:<\/strong>\u00a0Data privacy laws may restrict certain personal records<\/li><li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Singapore:<\/strong>\u00a0Personal data must comply with PDPA regulations<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Check destination country import rules before shipping.<\/p><h4>\u26a0\ufe0f Items of Cultural Value<\/h4><p>Works of art, antiques, or historical documents require specific export\/import documentation. These are rarely accepted as standard international document shipments.<\/p><p><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: For more information on restricted items and country-specific regulations, click here to view <a href=\"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/sg\/prohibited\/\">complete prohibited and restricted items lists.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb0b423 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"eb0b423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8899710 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8899710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a1005f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7a1005f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">\r\n            <span>Can I send cash or money in an international document envelope?<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"faq-toggle\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            No. Cash, bank notes, traveler's cheques, and prepaid cards are strictly prohibited in document shipments.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">\r\n            <span>Can I send an envelope internationally?\r\n<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"faq-toggle\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            Yes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/sg\/\">EasyParcel<\/a> helps you choose the right courier (<a href=\"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/sg\/couriers\/fedex\/\">FedEx<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/sg\/couriers\/ups\/\">UPS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/sg\/couriers\/aramex-epx-to-malaysia\/\">Aramex<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/sg\/international\/\">more<\/a>) based on your envelope's destination and contents.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\r\n    const faqQuestions = document.querySelectorAll('.faq-question');\r\n\r\n    faqQuestions.forEach(question => {\r\n        question.addEventListener('click', function () {\r\n            const faqItem = this.parentElement;\r\n            const answer = this.nextElementSibling;\r\n\r\n            document.querySelectorAll('.faq-item').forEach(item => {\r\n                if (item !== faqItem) {\r\n                    item.classList.remove('active');\r\n                    item.querySelector('.faq-answer').classList.remove('active');\r\n                }\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            faqItem.classList.toggle('active');\r\n            answer.classList.toggle('active');\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Can I send cash or money in an international document envelope?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"No. Cash, bank notes, traveler's cheques, and prepaid cards are strictly prohibited in document shipments.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Can I send an envelope internationally?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Yes, and EasyParcel helps you choose the right courier (FedEx, UPS, or Aramex) based on your envelope's destination and contents.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have an envelope on your desk. Inside? A contract. A passport. A diploma. You need to send it overseas. But here&#8217;s what most first-time senders don&#8217;t know: Not everything fits in an\u00a0international document\u00a0shipment. Customs officers have strict rules. Put the wrong item in your envelope? Your shipment gets seized, returned, or destroyed. You lose your documents and your money. This blog covers exactly what international document couriers accept and what they prohibit. Use this checklist before you ship. Table of Contents Part 1: What CAN Be Sent as an International Document \u2705 General Correspondence Letters, personal correspondence, and printed papers are the most common\u00a0document items. For example, Birthday cards, Wedding invitations, thank you notes.\u00a0 \u2705 Business Documents Contracts, reports, invoices, proposals, and tender documents can all be sent as an\u00a0international document. These have business value but are still considered documents because they are paper based. \u2705 Educational Records Academic transcripts, certificates, and diplomas are accepted as\u00a0international document\u00a0shipments. Always use a rigid envelope to prevent bending. Your diploma arriving creased is not a good look. \u2705 Personal Documents Passports, birth certificates, and visa applications fall under\u00a0international document\u00a0shipping.\u00a0Note: Some countries restrict original passports by courier. Check with your specific service provider before sending. \u2705 Printed Material Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and brochures are allowed. However, if they have significant commercial resale value (like rare collectible magazines), customs may classify them as goods instead of documents. \u2705 Drawings &amp; Plans Technical drawings, blueprints, and architectural plans are considered\u00a0document\u00a0items. Roll them in a sturdy tube, not a flat envelope. \u2705 Legal Documents Deeds, wills, and affidavits can be sent as documents. For original wills or deeds, add insurance. You cannot replace these. Part 2: What CANNOT Be Sent as an International Document \u274c Valuables &amp; Currency Cash, bank notes, credit cards, prepaid cards, traveler&#8217;s cheques, precious stones, jewels, and gold\/silver. \u274c Bearer Documents Securities, stocks, bonds, or certificates payable to the bearer cannot be sent as an international document. These have financial value and require special handling. \u274c Original Passport (in some cases) Some regulations restrict sending original passports by courier. Certain countries require passports to be hand-delivered or sent via government channels.\u00a0 Note: For the full list of prohibited items in international document shipping, click here to view complete prohibited items list. Ready to Send Your Document Overseas? With EasyParcel, send your documents with trusted couriers from\u00a0S$3.90\u2014safe, secure, and fully trackable.\u00a0 Ship Now Part 3: Restricted Items for International Document Shipping These items may be sent but require special handling, approval, or specific paperwork. \u26a0\ufe0f Printed Items with Personal Data Some countries have strict regulations on sending personal documents. Examples: China:\u00a0Strict rules on sending personal identification documents Germany:\u00a0Data privacy laws may restrict certain personal records Singapore:\u00a0Personal data must comply with PDPA regulations Solution:\u00a0Check destination country import rules before shipping. \u26a0\ufe0f Items of Cultural Value Works of art, antiques, or historical documents require specific export\/import documentation. These are rarely accepted as standard international document shipments. Note: For more information on restricted items and country-specific regulations, click here to view complete prohibited and restricted items lists. Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) Can I send cash or money in an international document envelope? No. Cash, bank notes, traveler&#8217;s cheques, and prepaid cards are strictly prohibited in document shipments. Can I send an envelope internationally? 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