Sending Documents to South Africa (2024)

Document and envelope shipping services to South Africa

Book a document courier service to South Africa with Eurosender if you need to send urgent, confidential or important documents. Get an instant quote for document delivery to South Africa from anywhere in the world and benefit from express transit times, with insurance and tracking included. Enter your route details in our search engine below to see how long it takes to ship envelopes to South Africa via courier.

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Benefits of sending documents to South Africa with Eurosender

Online tracking included in the price

Express worldwide delivery within 24-48h

Proof of delivery available on request

HOW TO SHIP

How to ship documents to South Africa

Follow these guidelines for sending documents to South Africa by post or courier:

  1. Get a suitable envelope and place the documents inside.
  2. Weigh and measure the envelope.
  3. Insert your shipping information in our order engine and book the service.
  4. Ensure someone is available for the courier at the pick-up address on the selected date.
  5. Monitor the progress of your envelope with the tracking code.
* Please note that with our Document Service you can only send paper documents. If you want to send other items in envelopes, you will need to select Express or Standard Services.

URGENT DOCUMENTS

Send documents to South Africa in the shortest time possible

If you need to send urgent documents to South Africa in up to 48 hours, Eurosender has the answer. Our courier service transports your documents to South Africa by air without passing through customs. Insurance and tracking are included in the price. Book our service in just a few clicks and benefit from an international document delivery service to South Africa in the fastest time possible.
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How long does it take for documents to be delivered to South Africa?

Our express document deliveries to South Africa take within 24-48h worldwide. The exact arrival date varies depending on the pick-up and delivery addresses. If you are sending a document to South Africa and would like to get a more accurate delivery time, simply enter the details of your shipment in our search engine.

REGISTERED POST

Solutions for mailing registered post to South Africa

Use Eurosender to deliver documents to South Africa and benefit from online tracking included in the price for extra security. The courier will send your registered letter directly to the recipient in South Africa, making our registered letter shipments to South Africa ideal for sending contracts, passports, certificates and other important papers. Additionally, you can request proof of delivery to send registered post to South Africa even more securely.

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What can you ship to South Africa in an envelope with Eurosender?

You can use our document delivery service to South Africa to send envelopes up to 2 kg. This solution is designed for sending paper documents and materials, such as:

Want to know more about how to send registered post or confidential documents to South Africa? Please contact our logistics specialists via chat or email.

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FAQ on how to send documents or registered post to South Africa

What is the safest way to send documents to South Africa?
The safest way to send documents to South Africa is to use a good-quality envelope for maximum protection and to book an Envelope Shipping Service with Eurosender. We work only with reputable courier companies, whose top priority is the safe delivery of your document shipment to South Africa in the shortest time possible. You can request proof of delivery if necessary.
In how much time will my document be delivered to South Africa?
In most cases, your document will be delivered in South Africa in 24-48h but this depends on the distance from the pick-up to the delivery address. You can get an idea of the transit time by inserting the details of your envelope shipment to South Africa in our booking tool.
How much is it to send documents by courier to South Africa?
The price for shipping documents by courier to South Africa depends on the distance between the pick-up and delivery destinations as well as the selected service. The weight of your envelope may also affect the cost. You can get an instant quote from our booking engine.
How do I track a registered letter courier delivery to South Africa?
You can track your envelope shipment to South Africa with the unique tracking number that will be assigned to it. Attach the shipping label you will receive via email to the envelope before giving it to the courier driver. Tracking is included in the price when sending documents and registered letters to South Africa with our Envelope Service so there is no additional fee for this feature.
What items should I not ship to South Africa with the Document Service?
The Envelope Service is only suitable for sending documents and certified letters to South Africa. See below examples of what you cannot ship to South Africa using the Document Service:
  • Credit cards or any magnetic card: if a card is detected inside an envelope or parcel, the shipment will be destroyed;
  • Cash, bank cheques;
  • Any small item that may fit inside an envelope but are not considered documents or letters. In this case, you should book a package shipping service.
Is there a maximum weight for shipping documents to South Africa?
You can mail a document to South Africa with a weight of up to 2 kg per envelope and a minimum weight of 500 gr. If you need to ship several envelopes to South Africa by courier, select the number of envelopes when you are placing your order. Our experts are available via email or chat if you need more information.