PostlySend a letter to Denmark when you live abroad
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Short answer
Upload your letter as a PDF, or type the text, at postly.dk/en/send from any country. Postly prints, envelopes and hands the letter to dao in Denmark, so it is delivered as an ordinary Danish letter. A standard letter costs DKK 69 and a registered letter DKK 289, both incl. VAT, printing, envelope and postage. The recipient must have a Danish address.
Moved away from Denmark, but still need to send a physical letter to a landlord, a bank, an authority or family back home? International post is slow and fiddly. Instead, have the letter printed and posted inside Denmark.
This guide is general information, not advice. You are responsible for what you send.
Up to 5 A4 pages included, then DKK 5 per page. All prices include VAT.
Send your letter to DenmarkNo Danish stamps or printer needed
You do not need to buy dao postage yourself or visit a Danish shop. Upload your PDF or type the letter online. Postly handles printing, the envelope and postage in Denmark.
Pay by card or MobilePay in Danish kroner: a standard letter costs DKK 69 and a registered letter DKK 289, incl. VAT. The first 5 pages are included, then DKK 5 per extra page.
Typical letters people abroad send to Denmark
Many Danish agreements still have to be ended or answered by letter, even after you move:
- Terminating a rental lease after moving abroad. See terminating a lease in Denmark.
- Ending a subscription or an insurance that cannot be cancelled online.
- A power of attorney (fuldmagt) for family or friends who handle something for you in Denmark.
- Letters to banks, pension companies and authorities that ask for an answer by post.
- Christmas cards and greetings to family.
Why it is hard from abroad
International post usually takes much longer than domestic post, and postage is paid in the country you send from. You cannot use Danish postage from abroad, and a Danish postage code from dao is for letters handed in inside Denmark.
What to do instead
Upload the document to Postly from your computer or phone, wherever you are. We print it in Denmark and hand it to dao, so it is delivered as a normal Danish letter. You pay by card or MobilePay and need no account.
Does the letter need a signature, like a power of attorney? Print and sign it, take a photo or scan it with your phone, and upload it as a PDF.
Good to know
- The recipient's address must be in Denmark. We only send to Danish addresses.
- Your own sender address can be abroad, so the recipient can reply to you.
- Need proof of sending and delivery? Choose a registered letter.
- Payment is by card or MobilePay in Danish kroner (DKK).
How it works with Postly
You need no printer, envelopes, stamps or account, and ordering takes a few minutes.
- Upload a PDF, or type the text directly. The letter can be in English or any other language.
- Fill in sender and recipient. We only send to addresses in Denmark.
- Choose a standard or a registered letter.
- Pay by card or MobilePay. We print the letter, put it in an envelope and post it.
When is the letter posted?
If the letter is paid before noon on a weekday, we hand it to dao the same day. Otherwise we post it the next weekday. After that, dao's delivery times apply. We cannot guarantee a specific delivery day, and Postly is not part of dao.
What happens to your document?
Your document is sent over an encrypted connection and stored encrypted with our data processor in the EU. Only the person who prints the letter sees the file. It is deleted automatically 7 days after sending.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Postly if I do not live in Denmark?+
Yes. You can order from anywhere in the world. The recipient's address must be in Denmark.
How fast does the letter arrive?+
If the letter is paid before noon on a weekday, we hand it to dao the same day. dao delivers standard letters within 5 weekdays.
Can I send a registered letter to a Danish authority from abroad?+
Yes. Choose a registered letter when you order. It is sent as registered inside Denmark, and you get dao's hand-in code and the delivery receipt by email.
What if I only have the document on paper?+
Take a photo or scan it with your phone and save it as a PDF. Then you can upload it like any other file.