How do I ship to APO AP address?

The only way to send an item to an APO, FPO or DPO address is to use the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). For shipping restrictions and helpful information on addressing and packaging, please visit the USPS at: https://www.usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-dpo.htm.

Is it free to ship APO to APO?

Although USPS-provided supplies are free, you still have to cover the cost of actual shipping. When shipping to APO/FPO/DPO addresses, you only have to pay domestic postage rates.

Who can ship to an APO address?

the USPS
Unlike mail sent to a street address or post office, APO/FPO addresses have “AA,” “AE” or “AP” listed in the state category. Although other shipping services, such as FedEx and UPS, send packages to other countries where military forces are concentrated, only the USPS is able to send an item to an APO or FPO.

Does shipping to APO cost more?

Although there may be some small additional constraints involved with shipping to Army/Air Post Office (APO) and Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses, in most cases, there is no more difficulty and cost than shipping to any other domestic address.

How much does it cost to ship a package to an APO address?

You only have to provide standard domestic postage on mail going to an APO or FPO address. If you pay 47 cents for a stamp to mail something within the continental United States, it only costs 47 cents to mail it overseas as long as you have an APO / FPO / DPO address and associated ZIP code.

How long does it take to ship APO to APO?

The package arrived almost two months later. Typical shipping times for mail to an APO address is 10-15 days.

Do APO packages go through customs?

Mail going to personnel through Military Postal Service is subject to the host country customs requirements, parcels and packages require customs forms. Consult your local USPS for specific requirements. Click-n-Ship is one of many approved licensed vendors that the U.S. Postal Service uses to support military mail.

What does AE stand for?

Acronym	Definition
AE	American English
AE	Account Executive
AE	Adverse Event
AE	Application Entity

How long does it take to ship to APO AE?

Mail addressed to most APO/FPO destinations can be combined with Delivery Confirmation (Tracking) either at the local post office or online at Click-n-Ship. Typically military mail can be delivered between seven and 10 days depending on country of destination. Priority Mail parcels will take 10 to 15 days.

Can you track a package going to an APO?

You can track a package to an APO/FPO address if you purchase the applicable extra service. Although your article may include a customs form, you cannot track it via the customs declaration numbers as they are only used to track international mail articles.

Can a USPS package be delivered to an APO?

While carriers such as FedEx® and UPS® offer delivery to countries where military personnel may be stationed, the USPS is the only carrier that can deliver mail and packages to APO/FPO/DPO locations. Due to security restrictions, APOs, FPOs and DPOs cannot accept mail or packages from any other carrier, except the USPS. MILITARY MAIL GUIDE

What does Apo stand for in military mail?

APO/FPO addresses have “AA,” “AE” or “AP” listed where a state normally would be on an address label. The Department of Defense requests that packages only have the address information on one side.

Do you include country name in APO / FPO shipping address?

Make sure you include the unit and box numbers, for APO/FPO/DPO shipping addresses (if assigned). To prevent mail from entering foreign mail networks, do not include city or country names in APO/FPO/DPO shipping addresses.

Where can I find the ZIP code for an APO?

Look up a ZIP Code ™ in the APO/FPO/DPO Restrictions Tool. Ask your local Post Office ™ location. Call USPS Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). Each shipment to an APO/FPO/DPO needs the recipient’s name, rank, and unit, and the APO/FPO/DPO address with the 9-digit ZIP Code ™.