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Is it better to send visa documents from Australia to Thailand via a post office or a courier service?

Dec 5, 2025
3 days ago
Mark ***********
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I need to get documents posted from Australia for a visa. I have an address here. Is it better to get them sent to a post office? Does anyone have any recommendations? Should I use DHL or Australia Post? ๐Ÿ™ Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The best way to send documents from Australia for a visa application in Thailand involves considering delivery methods like Australia Post and DHL. While some recommend Australia Post for reliability and cost-effectiveness (with delivery estimated at 8-10 days via registered mail), experiences vary with other services like DHL causing delays. It might be wise to send a second copy through a different service for redundancy. Additionally, recipients should ensure the documents are authenticated by the Australian embassy in Thailand, which can incur extra costs.
Anna *********
I always send by Australia post and have never had an issue (about 6 times) to Thai address in English
OZ ******
@Anna ********
same used australia post international registered.mail never had a problem can track all the way to home in thailand
Bela ******
Documents sent to you. Need to be proven if they are genuine, need an approval by the Australian embassy in Thailand. That cost you money ...

Then the official translation etc

U might get your documents accepted.
Dennis *********
If you can get a second set send one set by one and one by the other!
Scotty *******
Just got my international licence and a new key card sent 250gram package international express post $38.00 arrived in 6 days sent from Sydney to korat
Ian ********
@Scotty ******
did you send to your Thai written or English address?
Scotty *******
@Ian *******
i sent it to my thai address and the parcel label was written in English dont leave it too long to post now as Australia will slow right up with Christmas approaching with international express you get tracking information you can check
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ian *******
I was told to use address in English... is that wrong?
Brian ********
Australia post to your address here 8-10 days by registered mail
Oo *****
DHS. I sent legal documents via post 4 years ago and am still waiting to arrive.
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Oo ****
you mean DHL?
Oo *****
@Mark **********
yes sorry. Good luck. Thai post is the last place I would head for. C u.
Paul *******
Send them by email.
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Paul ******
I need the physical documents
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