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Does An Post open envelopes sent to international destinations?

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  • 30-06-2017 2:08am
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    veglord
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    I'm sending a friend residing in South America an envelope containing a personal letter, and honestly, really wouldn't like it if it was opened. An Post's website states that international packages require a CN22 label, and that packages may be opened. Should I worry?


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    shocksy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,610 ✭✭✭shocksy


    veglord wrote: »
    I'm sending a friend residing in South America an envelope containing a personal letter, and honestly, really wouldn't like it if it was opened. An Post's website states that international packages require a CN22 label, and that packages may be opened. Should I worry?

    The post office will give you the CN22 label when you're buying the stamp. They wont open a random letter. You have nothing to worry about. Customs are interested in packages etc, not envelopes containing letters.


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    L1011
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    An Post won't. Customs in the destination country might


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    amtc
    Registered Users Posts: 2,490 ✭✭✭amtc


    A cn22 is needed for a packet or parcel so if you're just sending a letter not needed. Nor is anything opened unless it creates an obvious issue. All incoming and outgoing packets and parcels go through a scanner. Letters are automated in the main


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