What you can send

If it’s safe to fly, it can go.

Travellers carry items in their own luggage, so airline and customs rules apply. Here's a guide to what's welcome and what's never allowed.

Passport, documents, gift, sneakers, watch and a parcel on blue

Welcome on board

Commonly sent items

  • Documents

    Contracts, certificates, academic papers, photos, letters.

  • Gifts

    Wrapped presents, cards, keepsakes and souvenirs.

  • Clothing & shoes

    New or used outfits, traditional wear, sneakers, accessories.

  • Electronics

    Phones, tablets, watches, headphones, chargers (in original packaging, batteries installed).

  • Cosmetics & skincare

    Sealed products within airline liquid rules.

  • Books & media

    Books, magazines, games, records.

  • Small household items

    Kitchenware, décor, toys, sports gear.

  • Store purchases

    Items a traveller buys for you abroad, with the receipt.

Never allowed

Prohibited items

  • Weapons, ammunition, replicas and parts
  • Explosives, fireworks, flammable liquids and gases
  • Illegal drugs, controlled substances and unprescribed medication
  • Cash, bearer bonds and undeclared valuables
  • Counterfeit or stolen goods
  • Loose lithium batteries and power banks in checked bags
  • Live animals or plants without permits
  • Perishable food and anything restricted by destination customs
  • Hazardous chemicals, corrosives and toxic substances
  • Anything the traveller hasn't been allowed to inspect

Rules vary by airline and country. Senders must declare contents honestly, and travellers have the final say on anything they carry. When in doubt, leave it out.

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