Can You Send Mail to Belarus From the US Again? USPS Resumes Nov 6, 2026

USPS paused mail to Belarus, then quietly brought it back. Here's what reopened, what courier options still don't work, and what Belpochta wants on the customs form.

The short answer: yes, USPS is accepting mail to Belarus again. In a notice dated November 4, 2026, USPS said: "Effective Friday, November 6, 2026, the Postal Service will resume acceptance" for mail destined to Belarus (USPS PostalPro notice 15771, checked on Nov 7, 2026). The disruption had affected six international mail services. If you've been holding an envelope for Minsk or need to send signed papers to Belarus, USPS will take it now. FedEx International and DHL Express to Belarus remain suspended—USPS is the retail mail option that reopened.

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A customer from Sultan has a power-of-attorney form that needs to get to Brest before the end of the month. Two weeks ago, Belarus was on USPS's unavailability list. Starting November 6, the counter can take it again.

If you held something back during the pause, or you've been checking whether mail to Belarus is open yet, here's what you need to know. We're using only what USPS and the couriers have published.

What changed and when

Here are the dates in order, with where each one comes from:

When we checked the USPS International Service Alerts page on November 7, 2026, Belarus was no longer listed under "Suspension Due to Unavailability of Transportation." The page showed an "Updated: Nov. 6, 2026" date. The country-specific page for Belarus says "No disruptions are currently reported" (checked on Nov 7, 2026).

Which USPS services are back

The November 4 notice lists six services that are now available to Belarus:

The resumption notice also points to the USPS International Service Alerts page "for the most up to date information" (PostalPro notice 15771). That's the page to watch if something changes again.

What's still unavailable

Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) to Belarus: GXG is unavailable to all destinations worldwide, not just Belarus. USPS suspended GXG network-wide as of September 29, 2024 (per the International Mail Manual, Notice 123). The USPS IMM Belarus page notes "Global Express Guaranteed service is suspended as of September 29, 2024" (checked on Nov 7, 2026). Don't expect GXG to come back for Belarus when it's off the table everywhere.

FedEx International to Belarus: All FedEx International services to Russia and Belarus remain suspended. FedEx's service alerts page says: "All Russian and Belarusian FedEx International services continue to be suspended until further notice. Initially reported February 24, 2022; Last confirmed September 22, 2026" (checked on Nov 7, 2026).

DHL Express to Belarus: DHL Express services to Belarus and Russia also remain suspended. When we checked the DHL Express important information page on November 7, 2026, no active Belarus or Russia service was listed. This suspension has been in place since early 2022.

For other international destinations, our counter can compare USPS, FedEx International, and DHL Express side by side. For Belarus right now, USPS is the retail mail option that's open.

Sending documents to Belarus: what Belpochta wants

Belarus has its own customs rules. The USPS IMM Belarus page says Belpochta (the Belarusian postal operator) asks for the sender's phone number and the addressee's phone and email on the customs form when available (checked on Nov 7, 2026). Fill those in if you have them—it can help if there's a delivery question.

Duty-free limits for private individuals (as of April 1, 2024): 200 EUR and 31 kg (USPS IMM Belarus). If you're sending a gift or personal papers, that's the threshold. Anything above it may trigger duty or tax.

Luxury goods to Belarus: The IMM Belarus page notes that "luxury goods" to Belarus need a Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) license or an Internal Transaction Number (ITN). The page doesn't define "luxury goods" in detail, so if what you're sending might fall into that category, check with BIS before you ship.

Prohibitions list: Belarus's prohibited items list is long. The IMM page lists firearms, ammunition, precious metals, narcotics, radioactive materials, and more. If you're sending anything other than paper documents, read the prohibitions section before you pack. We lean toward the document-envelope angle—less paperwork, less chance of a problem at customs.

Documents vs. goods: why it matters

Keep it paper-only if you can. A documents envelope has less customs paperwork than a package. A small gift tucked in can turn it into goods, which brings more forms and more questions.

Here's what we recommend:

• Get the full address. Name, street and number, city, and postal code, plus the receiver's phone and email if you have them. Belpochta wants that contact info.
• Declare it accurately. If it's documents, say documents. If it's a gift, declare the contents and the value. Don't call goods "documents" to save paperwork—it can backfire at customs.
• Keep a copy. Scan every page you can't replace before it leaves. We do document scanning at the same counter.

Our international document shipping guide walks through documents vs. package in more detail.

What if I need faster delivery or tracking?

Right now, USPS is the only retail mail option we have to Belarus. Priority Mail Express International (PMEI) is the fastest USPS service to Belarus that's available—it includes tracking and typically arrives faster than Priority Mail International. We can't give you a delivery day or a price here (both change by weight and the day you ship), but we'll pull the live quote at the counter so you see real numbers.

For other destinations where FedEx International and DHL Express are open, we can compare all three carriers side by side. For Belarus, we're working with what USPS has reopened.

Why USPS is what reopened

The courier suspensions to Belarus and Russia date back to February 2022. USPS had a separate service disruption due to transportation unavailability, and that's what ended on November 6, 2026. The courier suspensions are independent—they have not changed.

If you're trying to send signed papers or a document envelope to Belarus, USPS is the option that's back. If someone tells you a courier option is open, ask them to show you the current service alert page. As of November 7, 2026, the FedEx and DHL Express pages we checked still list Belarus as suspended.

Customs forms: which one do you need?

For mail to Belarus, you'll need a customs form. The form depends on the weight and the value of what you're sending:

• CN22 (green sticker): For items under $400 in value and under 4 pounds. This is the short form—fill it out at the counter or print it from the USPS site.
• CN23 (longer form with multiple sheets): For items over $400 or over 4 pounds. This is the detailed customs declaration.

If it's just documents with no commercial value, the CN22 is usually enough. Declare "documents" as the contents and put the value at $0 or the nominal value if they're legal papers. Don't leave the form blank—Belarus customs wants to know what's in the envelope.

Our customs forms guide explains CN22, CN23, and commercial invoices in detail.

Why one counter for USPS, FedEx, and DHL matters

This pause is a good reminder of why we keep more than one carrier at our counter. When one option stops, you don't have to start over somewhere else. For most destinations, we can look at USPS, FedEx, and DHL for the same envelope and you pick.

For Belarus, USPS is what's open right now. For Canada, the UK, Germany, India, Brazil, and most other destinations, we can compare all three.

More help preparing your international send

If you're not sure whether your envelope counts as documents or goods, or which service fits your timeline, bring it to the counter. We'll walk through the options USPS has open to Belarus and fill out the customs form with you.

We also help with:

• Verifying the address format Belpochta wants
• Choosing the right customs form
• Scanning copies of your papers before they leave
• Weighing and quoting the live USPS rates

Learn more about international shipping or USPS international services.

We'll keep checking

We'll check the USPS, FedEx, and DHL service alert pages again on or before November 21, 2026, and add a dated note if anything changes.

FAQ

Can I send mail to Belarus from the US right now?

Yes. USPS says it resumed acceptance of mail to Belarus on Friday, November 6, 2026, for Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, First-Class Mail International, First-Class Package International Service, IPA, and M-Bag (USPS PostalPro).

Why was USPS mail to Belarus suspended?

USPS said the disruption was "due to unavailability of transportation." The resumption notice dated November 4, 2026, says service is back as of November 6.

Can I use FedEx or DHL to ship to Belarus?

No. FedEx International services to Belarus remain suspended (initially reported February 24, 2022; last confirmed September 22, 2026, per FedEx service alerts, checked on Nov 7, 2026). DHL Express to Belarus also remains suspended. For Belarus, USPS is the retail mail option that's open.

What information does Belarus customs want on the form?

The USPS IMM Belarus page says Belpochta asks for the sender's phone number and the addressee's phone and email on the customs form when available. Include those if you have them.

Is Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) to Belarus available?

No. Global Express Guaranteed is suspended network-wide as of September 29, 2024, to all destinations, including Belarus (per the USPS International Mail Manual, Notice 123). This is not a Belarus-only issue—GXG is unavailable everywhere.

How long does USPS mail to Belarus take?

We can't give you a delivery day or a transit-time range here. USPS does not publish guaranteed delivery windows for international mail. Priority Mail Express International is the fastest USPS service to Belarus that's currently available, and it includes tracking.

Do I need an export license to send documents to Belarus?

For paper documents (contracts, signed forms, letters), you typically don't need an export license. If you're sending "luxury goods" or items that might fall under export controls, the USPS IMM Belarus page says you need a Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) license or an Internal Transaction Number (ITN). When in doubt, check with BIS before you ship.

What's the duty-free limit for mail to Belarus?

As of April 1, 2024, private individuals can receive items duty-free up to 200 EUR and 31 kg (USPS IMM Belarus). Above that, Belarus customs may charge duty or tax.

Need to send papers to Belarus?

Bring the envelope, the full Belarus address, and the receiver's phone and email if you have them. We'll weigh it, quote the live USPS rates, fill out the customs form with you, and hand you the tracking number before you leave.

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Written by The Mail Station Team in Monroe, WA, serving the US-2 corridor since 1982. Published Nov 7, 2026; sources checked on Nov 7, 2026.