In the nineties, many ethnic Germans returned from Russia to their historical homeland, using the resettlement program. But at the same time, many relatives and friends remained with their old place of residence, with whom they want to maintain correspondence. But not everyone knows how to correctly send a letter to Germany so that it reaches without problems.
You will need
- - address of the recipient;
- - the envelope;
- - money to pay for postal services.
Instruction manual
1
Check with a relative or acquaintance living in Germany for their exact postal address. In addition to the street, house and apartment numbers, you must know the index (in Germany it consists of five digits), as well as the correct spelling of the city name and transcription of the name of the addressee.
2
Decide what type of mail you want to send a letter or parcel. Delivery by Russian Post takes a lot of time, while delivery systems can significantly speed up the process. But efficiency will cost extra money.
3
If you decide to send a letter to a non-state delivery service, select the one whose branches are in your city and in the recipient's community. There are several international operators in Russia, for example, DHL and FedEx. Their pricing policy is usually similar. To send, bring a letter or parcel to the selected department. Employees of the organization will pack them on the spot. You will also need to fill out a special receipt, in which you need to specify the address and name of the recipient and your coordinates. Pay for the shipment and do not forget to get your copy of the receipt. In some cases, a letter is assigned a special number, and you can monitor its movement by checking the information on the organization’s website or by phone.
4
When choosing the Russian Post to send foreign correspondence, it is better to contact the Central Post Office of your city. His staff is more experienced in sending letters abroad. Select the tariff shipping method. This can be regular or expedited mail at an additional cost. After choosing, pay stamps and envelope.
5
You can also send a letter by Russian Post yourself. To do this, purchase a special envelope at the kiosk or post office for sending abroad, which does not require stamps, put your message from it, seal it and drop it in the nearest mailbox.
