Send a letter or registered letter to Switzerland from abroad
You upload your letter or write it with us. We print it in Switzerland and hand it to Swiss Post like any ordinary domestic letter. It usually arrives the next working day. Your sender address can be abroad. Same price as within Switzerland: A Mail from CHF 4.90, registered mail from CHF 11.50.
Upload the document – from CHF 4.90We print, envelope and hand your letter to the post. No account needed.
Key facts
| Price | As within Switzerland: A Mail from CHF 4.90, registered mail from CHF 11.50 (1 page); more pages cost a little more |
|---|---|
| Printed | In Switzerland, handed to Swiss Post |
| Delivery | Usually the next working day after handover |
| Sender | Your address abroad is allowed |
| Proof | Registered mail: Swiss Post tracking number |
| Not possible | Originals (passport, notarised deeds): we only print copies – send originals yourself |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to send a letter to Switzerland?
With Letterino the same as within Switzerland: A Mail from CHF 4.90, registered mail from CHF 11.50 for 1 page, including printing, envelope and postage; you see the exact price before paying – whether you live in the UK, the US or elsewhere.
What is the fastest way to send a letter to Switzerland?
Have it printed in Switzerland: order on a working day before noon and it is handed to Swiss Post the same day, usually delivered the next working day – no international transit.
How do I address a letter to Switzerland?
Name, street and number, then postcode and town, for example “8001 Zürich”. With Letterino you just enter the Swiss address – the country is already set.
Is this allowed?
Yes. Only the file crosses the border. The letter is made in Switzerland and delivered by Swiss Post like any domestic letter.
Does it help with deadlines at Swiss authorities?
For authorities and courts, handing the letter to Swiss Post on the last day usually counts (e.g. Art. 21 APA, Art. 143 CPC). The tracking number shows the handover date. Order on a working day before noon for same-day handover.
How do I pay from abroad?
By credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The price is in Swiss francs and shown before you pay.
Can I send original documents?
No. We print your file – the recipient gets a printout, not an original.