Table of Contents
- 1 Are APO addresses considered domestic?
- 2 How do I mail a letter to an APO address?
- 3 Are APO and FPO the same?
- 4 Does APO mail go through customs?
- 5 How much does it cost to mail to an APO?
- 6 Does it cost more to ship to APO addresses?
- 7 What does Apo stand for in military category?
- 8 When do I need to create customs form for APO?
Are APO addresses considered domestic?
APO and FPO packages must be sent via USPS. Overseas US military bases are considered a domestic shipment, which means you need to select the United States as the ship-to country. The address format for APO and FPO shipments is the same as for domestic shipments.
How do I mail a letter to an APO address?
How to Send APO/FPO Military Mail
- Name of the recipient (rank/grade/rating is optional)
- Include the:
- For FPO addresses aboard a United States Navy or United States Coast Guard vessel, use the ship’s name and hull number.
- The recipient’s Military Post Office Box number.
Are APO and FPO the same?
APO stands for “Army Post Office,” and is associated with Army or Air Force installations. FPO stands for “Fleet Post Office,” and is associated with Navy installations and ships.
Is an APO considered a US address?
Even though these customers reside in foreign countries, APO/FPO/DPO addresses are not considered international addresses by the USPS. APO/FPO/DPO mail will be delivered to military personnel across the globe as long as the military service member has an assigned ZIP code, also referred to as an APO/FPO/DPO number.
Is shipping APO to APO free?
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.
Does APO mail 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.
How much does it cost to mail to an APO?
You only have to provide standard domestic postage on mail going to an APO or FPO addresses. If you pay $0.47 for a stamp to mail something within the continental United States, it only costs $0.47 to mail it overseas as long as you have an APO/FPO/DPO address and associated ZIP code.
Does it cost more to ship to APO addresses?
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 mail an APO / FPO envelope?
If you pay $.47 for a stamp to mail something within the continental United States, it only costs $.47 to mail it overseas as long as you have an APO / FPO / DPO address and associated zip code.
Do you have to pay domestic postage for APO mail?
Sending military mail or receiving packages purchased online when deployed overseas can be costly if you do not know how to use the APO/FPO addressing system. Basically, the APO/FPO mail system allows people in America to send mail overseas at domestic rates. You only have to provide standard domestic postage on mail going to an APO or FPO address.
What does Apo stand for in military category?
APO stands for Army/Air Force Post Office for bases overseas. FPO stands for Fleet Post Office and is for the Navy/USMC bases and ship abroad. DPO is another US Post Office that sends mail to the US Embassies worldwide. DPO stands for Diplomatic Post Office.
When do I need to create customs form for APO?
Starting on March 13, 2020, anyone sending a package to an international address, that has an APO, FPO, or MPO Zip Code ™ in the return address, will need to create a customs form online, or fill out PS Form 2976-R before visiting a retail counter for the clerk to create the label.