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India Post tracking from USA, Canada and UK

India Post courier ships to many countries around the world and you can track all packages that are sent through this courier on this site with just a few clicks. When a package is sent to you, the sender must provide you with a tracking number which will then be used on this site to know the status of your delivery and the location of your mail or package.

How long does it take to deliver India Post ?

India Post offers an international delivery service for shipments from India and delivers packages to most countries and regions, with exceptions for certain territories.

Packages departing from India can then be picked up by other transport and logistics providers in the transit and destination countries and differ by location. For example, a package delivered to the United States will likely be supported by USPS.

India Post being a national postal service, for international deliveries, the company collaborates with various international partners and/or other postal services in the recipient countries. UPS, FedEx and DHL are among the employees ofIndia Post to Europe and the United States for example.

Delivery times for packages transported by India Post depend on several factors, including the type of package, its size, weight, also its destination as well as the shipping method selected for shipment.

Several options are available and offered by India Post, including standard shipping; this is the classic and economical delivery service. The delivery time for a package from India to the United States is estimated to be between 30 and 40 working days approximately.

Shipments can also be managed via SpeedPost; This is the premium service, more expensive but faster and reliable. The delivery time for a package from India to the United States with this option is estimated to be approximately 10 working days.

The SpeedPost shipping method is possible for shipments at national and international level, it is the fastest option for parcel delivery for both professionals and individuals.

Delivery times for each selected option depend on the final destination of the package, they are calculated for each country and/or region.

The shipping options available via with India Post are as follows:

• International letter: India Post offers classic postal services for international shipments of documents and small packages. This includes letters, postcards, newspapers, specific printed materials and small packages. This service, available to 213 destinations worldwide, covers most countries and regions. The International Letter service is possible for sending documents and small parcels or packages up to 2kg.
• International Air Parcels: This is the preferred economical and fast service for professionals and individuals in the context of retail sales. This service includes a tracking and tracing system available online, India Post provides a tracking tool for the sender and the end customer. The weight of international air parcels must be a maximum of 20kg (or less if the destination country imposes a lower weight). The size of the package is also limited, the length must not exceed 1.5 meters, and the total circumference of the package must not exceed 2 meters. The minimum size of international air parcels is 90 mm X 140 mm. In the same way as for weight, these dimensions are also subject to the restrictions of the destination country and may, if the country imposes smaller dimensions, be revised downwards depending on the destination.
• International Tracked Packet: The International Tracked Packet service was created specifically to meet the needs of the market in E-commerce, for the movement of cross-border goods. It is available to companies and individuals. This is the most economical offer for sending parcels in the Asia-Pacific region. This service includes online shipment tracking, pickup and volume discounts (on request). Packages must not exceed 2kg. To date, it is available for the following destinations: Australia, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Malaysia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines.
• International Speed Post EMS Epacket: India Post's premium postal service, this is the fastest option for sending documents and packages. The International Speed Post EMS Epacket service is available in national post offices but also in other points of sale and until late in the evening. An online tracking and tracing system is included in this service, under the function of Track & Trace. Packages sent via the International Speed Post EMS Epacket option must not exceed a weight of 35kg, except in some recipient countries that impose a lower weight. Packages must not exceed the following size: 1.5 meters in length and 3 meters in circumference, except for certain countries that require a smaller size. All parcels sent via the International Speed Post EMS Epacket service are subject to customs control. It is important to note that the time required for customs clearance (examination/holding time) is not included in the estimated and communicated delivery times.

The estimated delivery times for shipments with theInternational Speed Post EMS Epacket are as follows:

• to the United Kingdom (United Kingdom): approximately 2 to 6 working days
• to the United States: approximately 4 to 7 business days
• to Afghanistan: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Argentina: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Australia: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Austria: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Bahrain: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Bangladesh: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Barbados: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Belarus: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Belgium: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Bermuda: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Bhutan: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Botswana: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Brunei Darussalam: from about 3 to 7 working hours
• to Bulgaria: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Cambodia: approximately 3 to 6 working days
• to Canada: approximately 5 to 9 business days
• to Cape Verde: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to the Cayman Islands: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to China: approximately 4 to 9 working days
• to Cuba: from about 5 to 9 working days
• to Cyprus: from about 5 to 9 days
• to the Democratic Republic of Congo: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Denmark: about 4 to 8 days
• to Egypt: about 6 to 9 days
• to El Salvador: about 5 to 9 days
• to Eritrea: about 6 to 9 days
• to Spain: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Estonia: about 5 to 9 days
• to Ethiopia: about 6 to 9 days
• to Fiji: about 4 to 9 days
• to Finland: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to France: from about 4 to 8 working days
• to Georgia: about 2 to 6 working days
• to Germany: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Ghana: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Greece: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to French Guiana: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Hong Kong: approximately 3 to 6 working days
• to Hungary: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Iceland: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Indonesia: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Iran: approximately 4 to 9 working days
• to Iraq: approximately 4 to 9 working days
• to Ireland: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Israel: approximately 4 to 9 working days
• to Italy: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Japan: approximately 3 to 6 working days
• to Kenya for about 6 to 9 working days
• to Kuwait: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Latvia: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Luxembourg: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Macau: approximately 4 to 9 working days
• to Malawi: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Malaysia: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to the Maldives: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Mauritius: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Mexico: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Mongolia: approximately 4 to 9 working days
• to Morocco: from about 6 to 9 working days
• to Namibia: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Nepal: 3 to 7 working days
• to the Netherlands: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to New Zealand: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Niger: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Nigeria: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Norway: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Oman: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Pakistan: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Panama: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Papua New Guinea: approximately 4 to 9 working days
• to the Philippines: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Poland: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Portugal: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Qatar: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Romania: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Russia: from about 5 to 9 working days
• to Rwanda: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Saudi Arabia: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Senegal: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Singapore: approximately 3 to 6 working days
• to South Africa: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to South Korea: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Sri Lanka: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Sudan: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Sweden: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Switzerland: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Taiwan: approximately 3 to 6 working days
• to Tanzania: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Thailand: approximately 3 to 6 working days
• to Tunisia: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Turkey: approximately 3 to 6 working days
• to the United Arab Emirates: approximately 4 to 8 working days
• to Uganda: approximately 6 to 9 working days
• to Ukraine: approximately 5 to 9 working days
• to Vietnam: approximately 3 to 7 working days
• to Yemen: approximately 4 to 8 working days

For all shipping services and regardless of the shipping method selected, the destination address must include the following information and in this order:

• name and surname of the recipient
• dwelling number (house/apartment), floor number, subdivision number
• name of street, road, avenue
• name of the delivery post office
• name of province, state, department
• delivery area number, postal code
• country name

As parcels can be picked up by several successive carriers to its final destination, senders are advised to take care of the legibility of the address and the recipient's contact details.

How do I contact India Post ?

the head office ofIndia Post is based in New Delhi at the following address:

• Postal Directorate, Dak Bhavan, New Delhi, 110001

Customer service can be reached by phone at the following number:

• 18002666868 from Monday to Saturday except public holidays from 9am to 6pm

Also by email, depending on the location, to the following addresses:

• for Delhi offices: [email protected]
• for Mumbai offices: [email protected]
• for Chennai offices: [email protected]
• for Kolkata offices: [email protected]
• for Bangalore offices: [email protected]
• for Hyderabad offices: [email protected]
• for Ahmedabad offices: [email protected]
• for Pune offices: [email protected]
• for cochin offices: [email protected]

Information about India Post deliveries

India Post, originally known as Department of Post, is the national postal service operator, managed by the Government of India and under the responsibility of the Ministry of Communications. Commonly referred to as India Post in India, it is a widely distributed postal system both nationally and internationally. Originally, Warren Hastings established a postal service in the country, under the British East India Company, in 1766. The service was then founded under the name of "Company Mail", it was then refounded by Lord Dalhousie, in service under the Crown in 1854. Lord Dalhousie established a universal service with widespread postal rates and reorganized the structure as the India Post Office Act in 1854 with fixed post offices in India and a post of general manager of posts who managed offices throughout the country. India Post is in charge of postal mail and parcel delivery services, sending and handing over money by money order, postal savings and various other services such as life insurance, sale of different forms, collection of invoices. As an agent who reports to the government, India Post also offers services related to the government, including the payment of old age pensions.

India Post represents one of the most developed postal service networks in the world, with more than 150,000 physical post offices.

The organization ofIndia Post provides for 23 postal circles, each headed by a general manager of the posts. These circles are divided into regions which are themselves organized into divisions or units of land. Each division contains several subdivisions Note that in addition to the 23 circles, there is a specific additional circle to support the postal services of the Indian Armed Forces, which is managed by its own Director General.

India Post covers the entire national territory, and has a post office that is one of the highest postal offices in the world, based at an altitude of 4,440 meters, in Hikkim, in Himachal Pradesh (northern Indian state).

The scope of intervention ofIndia Post as well as the extent of the services provided make the structure a major player in the Indian postal service, acclaimed by the government, it is the main operator that Indians use for the shipment and delivery of their packages nationally and internationally.

India Post is very popular in India, thanks in particular to the extent of its network and the many services offered, the possibility of express shipping via SpeedPost to speed up deliveries, all over the world.

The tracking number of a India Post delivery

The tracking number format for packages shipped by India Post usually includes between 10 and 15 characters mixing numbers and capital letters.

Most often, the tracking number consists of 13 characters, it begins with two capital letters, followed by 9 numbers and ends with two capital letters.

The first letter indicates the type of shipment (SpeedPost, registered, standard), the 2nd letter and the following numbers are specific to the package and finally, the last two letters indicate the location of the postal service that ships the package (IN for India, CN for China, US for the United States, etc.).

For example:

• EA123456789IN indicates a package shipped by express SpeedPost via India Post
• RN123456789IN indicates a package shipped by registered mail (small package) via India Post
• CT123456789IN indicates a standard package shipped via India Post
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India Post Tracking is an important tool that helps customers stay informed about the status and location of their packages. With the growth of e-commerce and online shopping, tracking has become an essential part of the delivery process, allowing customers to have better control over their shipments.

This article aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of India Post Tracking, including the different types of tracking numbers, the various postal regions covered, and the methods of tracking your packages.

Whether you are a domestic or international customer, this guide will help you navigate India Post's tracking system and ensure that your package arrives at its destination safely and on time.

Once you have entered your tracking number, the website will display the package's journey through the postal system. You can see when it was dispatched, when it arrived at processing centers, and when it is out for delivery.

Using Third-Party Tracking Services like Ship24

If you prefer to use a third-party tracking service, Ship24 is a great option. This website offers a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows you to track your India Post package by entering your tracking number.

Ship24 provides close to real-time updates on your package's location and status so that you can stay informed about your delivery. This is especially helpful for international deliveries, where tracking can be more complex.

If you do not have access to the internet or prefer to track your package via SMS, you can do so by sending an SMS to 166 or 51969. Simply follow the steps below and you should receive the current status of your package.

Find your India Post tracking number.

Enter POST TRACK followed by your tracking number. An example of this would be POST TRACK RN841716348IN.

Send to 166 or 51969 . When sending your text, be mindful of the capitalised letters as the SMS service is case-sensitive. Make sure to use all capital letters.

Where is my India Post tracking number?

Your India Post tracking number can often be found on the shipping label, the receipt, or the parcel itself. If you can't find it on the said list, there's a chance that it's been sent to you through email or sent through your phone number. Depending on the service that you have obtained, the India Post tracking number can start with the letters E, R, or C.

With your India Post tracking number, you can input these numbers on the Ship24 homepage and get real-time status updates on the whereabouts of your parcels. Ship24 can track up to 1,200 couriers around the world and allows you to track up to 10 parcels for free!

India Post tracking notifications

When you enter your Post of India tracking numbers, you will be directed to a list of tracking notifications which will indicate the current status of your parcels. With this information, you can get an estimated time of arrival of your parcels.

Similarly, when you enter your India Post tracking number on the Ship24 homepage or on the search field above, you will see your list of tracking statuses as well as some other relevant information.

India Post tracking number not updating

The reason why the Post of India tracking number is not updating is due to the following reasons:

• The package has been registered for an India Post tracking number but the sender has not given it to the courier yet.
• The package is not scanned.
• There is a missing number or letter on the India Post tracking number that you have entered. Double-check for any typos.
• The package is still stuck in customs, therefore, is taking a while before being released.

You can use Ship24 to get real-time updates on the current status of your packages by simply entering the India Post tracking number on the homepage.

How do I track my Speed Post package?

To track your Speed Post package , all you need is your Speed Post tracking number. Using a third-party tracking website like Ship24, enter your Speed Post tracking number or India Post consignment number. You should be able to see the tracking events of your package once you've arrived at the homepage and entered it.

With Ship24, you can track up to 10 Speed Post tracking numbers at the same time and receive results in a matter of seconds. Not only can you track your Speed Post package, but you can also do your Delhivery tracking , BlueDart tracking , and DTDC tracking packages on Ship24.

What are India Post services?

India Post is one of the largest postal networks in the world, providing a wide range of services to both domestic and international customers. Understanding the various services offered by India Post is essential for individuals and businesses looking to send or receive packages through the postal service. In this section, we will take a closer look at the different services offered by India Post.

If you're looking to send a package or document within India quickly, Speed Post is an excellent option. Speed Post is an Electronic Mail Service (EMS) that offers the fastest domestic and international delivery service with guaranteed delivery times. The delivery times may vary depending on the origin and destination, but the service is generally available in major cities and towns. The tracking system of Speed Post is also reliable, allowing customers to track their packages in real time.

Registered Post

Registered Post is another popular domestic postal service offered by India Post. This service provides customers with an added layer of security by requiring a signature upon delivery. Registered Post is an excellent choice for individuals and businesses looking to send important documents, valuable items, or confidential materials. Additionally, the delivery time of Registered Post is faster than the Standard Post option.

Standard Post Option

India Post's Standard Post option is the most affordable domestic postal service offered by India Post. The Standard Post option is suitable for individuals and businesses looking to send non-urgent packages, such as books, small parcels, and postcards. However, the delivery time for Standard Post can take longer than other domestic postal services, and the tracking system is not as reliable.

Will my parcel be safely delivered by India Post?

India Post has built a solid reputation for parcel delivery and is the go-to for many Indians. It has also significantly modernized its system to keep up with changing parcel delivery demands, such as with the addition of Speed Post and by undertaking Project Arrow.

Project Arrow was launched in April 2008 and the project aimed to upgrade post offices, both improving their service and appearance. The initiative also saw the provision of secure IT services and an improvement in mail delivery operations, through investment in information technology, human resources, and infrastructure. By 2012, 25,000 departmental post offices out of 25,464 had been computerized and updated.

India Post handles lots of parcels domestically and internationally and works with many reputable third-party parcel delivery services within the industry, further adding to its trustworthy reputation.

About India Post

India Post, which was previously known as The Post Department, is India's government-owned postal delivery service. The first postal service to start in the country was initially founded in 1788 by a member of the East India Company.

While India Post still predominantly deals with package and parcel delivery, its other services include remittances (money orders), Small Savings Schemes, life insurance coverage, and providing retail services like bill collection, sale of forms, etc. India Post also distributes pension payments, handles identity card and passport applications, and has India Post ATM machines.

Both the huge expanse covered by the India Post and the many services it delivers means that it plays a crucial role in the running of the Indian state. Many in India use the service provided by India Post and therefore also ship their parcels with the India Post as a result. This has meant that India Post is hugely popular.

Today India Post offers domestic and international shipping options, with a Speed Post service which is used particularly for e-commerce shipping. India Post also often handles parcels that have been shipped from other countries and have arrived in India.

Location of India Post

India Post is located in India, with offices all around the country. India is divided into 23 postal regions, in order to cover the huge amount of land India spans. In fact, one of the highest post offices in the world is operated by India Post in Hikkim, at an altitude of 14,567 ft above sea level.

With India Post needing to cover such a large landmass, as well as deal with international parcel services, it processes and forwards packages from a huge number of different locations, meaning that your parcel is not guaranteed to pass through any specific location on its journey, but rather the processing centre which is most convenient for the forwarding process. In light of this, senders should note that they should not expect their India Post to be processed at any particular India Post address as part of their journey.

Also, the headquarters of the India Post in any of the 23 zones it is divided up into may not handle mail processing or package processing services, so senders should not expect this address to necessarily show up while tracking an India Post package.

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British High Commissioner pays first visit to Wajir County

British High Commissioner Neil Wigan pays first visit to Wajir County to discuss partnership and the impact of UK programming in the county.

British High Commission team visited Wajir County 22 and 23 August. 

British High Commissioner announced INSPIRED programme to ensure quality education for 100,000 children and met beneficiaries of innovative cash assistance programme.  

The British High Commissioner and Development Director held meetings with Wajir County Commissioner and Governor, Mandera County Governor and the Wajir Women Council. 

The team also visited Wajir County Police Station to better understand the impact of UK-funded gender desks in tackling VAWG. 

British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, visited Wajir County on 22 and 23 August, accompanied by Development Director Leigh Stubblefield.  

During the visit, the High Commissioner met Wajir County Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and County Commissioner Karuku Ngumo to discuss the UK-Wajir partnership and the impact of UK programming in the county, particularly in support of women and girls, regional peace and security and cash assistance to vulnerable communities.   

On 23 August, the High Commissioner announced INSPIRED, our new flagship education programme. INSPIRED will provide quality education for 100,000 children in Wajir and Mandera Counties over the next three years, ensuring Kenya’s future generations can reach their full potential. He discussed details of this new and impactful programme with Wajir and Mandera County Governors. 

The High Commissioner also spent time at Wajir County Central Police Station, hearing about the impact of UK-funded gender desks at Wajir Central, Giriftu, Habaswein and Bute police stations, which are helping prevent and handle cases of violence against women and girls in the County. Delivered through the UK’s REINVENT programme, gender desks offer a safe space for victims of sexual and gender-based violence to speak to specially trained officers, which has helped increase reporting rates by 57%. 

UK funding through REINVENT previously helped establish the Wajir Women Council. At a dinner with the Council, the High Commissioner heard how the forum had ensured women’s voices were heard at the political and leadership level in the county, how it had helped transform how cases of violence against women and girls are handled, and its role in peacebuilding. 

With partners in the Boma Consortium, the team met beneficiaries of the UK-Government of Kenya cash transfer programme, provided under the Hunger Safety Net Programme. Residents of Wajir town explained how cash grants had helped them set up businesses and even a community level loan scheme, enabling them to support their families and establish a regular income.   

Local partners in the UK-funded Borderlands programme set out to the High Commissioner how projects are helping provide education and skills development to women entrepreneurs, as well as contributing to women’s participation and trust-building initiatives in support of peace.  

British High Commissioner Neil Wigan said of his visit: 

Travelling outside of the capital, I am always struck by the strength of the UK’s partnership with Kenya’s counties and their residents.  

In Wajir, UK support is helping tackle violence against women and girls, increase access to education and improve security and stability. I’m proud of our partnership with the county – we’re going far, together.

The UK-Kenya partnership is delivering real impact for Kenyans across the country, whether improving economic growth, local governance and stability, access to education and healthcare, empowering women and girls, or working together to ensure regional peace and security. 

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