How Israel Post Works: Sending and Receiving Packages

How Israel Post Works: Sending and Receiving Packages

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• Wide range of Israel Post services for individuals and businesses.
• Package sending process: from packaging to tracking.
• Tips for choosing rates and delivery times.
• Receiving and tracking shipments through online services.
• Major advantages of automatic ad translation.

Main services and shipment types

Israel Post (“Doar Israel”) provides a wide range of services for individuals and businesses. The most popular are “International Package” (up to 30 kg) for shipping goods abroad, “Domestic Package” for delivery within the country, as well as registered letters and shipments with declared value for important documents. A separate service is “Package in a package,” which allows shipping goods purchased from foreign online stores with a personal foreign address. For entrepreneurs offering goods through the “Hand to hand” section, understanding the differences between shipment types is critical. This allows choosing the optimal delivery method in terms of price and speed, which can be communicated to potential buyers directly in the ad text in advance.

Package sending process: from form filling to handover

To send a package within Israel, you need to pack it in a box, securely fastening the contents. Then fill out the postal form, indicating the exact addresses of the sender and recipient, including the zip code. The postal employee weighs the shipment, checks the contents for compliance with prohibited items, and calculates the cost, which depends on weight, dimensions, and chosen delivery speed. After payment, the sender receives a receipt with a unique tracking number. This number is key information that the seller can promptly provide to the buyer, especially if the deal was made through an ad in the “Auto” or “Services” categories, where trust and transparency are extremely important.

Receiving and tracking shipments

You can receive a package at the post office by notification, which arrives in the mailbox, or by courier at home if the corresponding service was paid for. To receive it, you need to present an ID (teudat zehut) and the notification. A modern and extremely useful service is tracking packages online through the website or mobile application of “Doar Israel”. By entering the tracking number, you see the entire path of the shipment: from acceptance at the office to arrival at the pickup point. This function is indispensable for those who actively buy or sell goods, for example, through our website. When you place an ad about real estate or jobs, and you need to send documents, the ability to track the letter adds peace of mind and confidence to both parties of the deal.

Rates, terms and useful tips

The cost of shipping depends on weight, distance, and type of service (economy or priority). Domestic packages are usually delivered within 2-5 business days, international ones – from one to several weeks. To save money, it’s worth checking the rates on the post office website in advance and correctly measuring the dimensions of the box. Don’t forget to insure valuable shipments. For businesses that advertise their services or goods on our platform, knowing the exact delivery times allows them to properly build logistics and manage customer expectations. Clearly specified information about the method and timing of shipment in correspondence strengthens your reputation as a reliable seller or partner.

Thus, effective use of postal services in Israel is a skill that significantly simplifies life, especially in the context of doing business and online sales. Understanding the types of shipments, their registration procedures, receipt, and tracking makes the process predictable and controllable. This knowledge becomes a competitive advantage for users who place their ads on our website. Let us remind you that each of your ads, whether it’s an offer for jobs, selling a car, or renting real estate, is automatically translated into four key languages of the country. Your offer becomes available in Hebrew, English, Russian, and Arabic simultaneously, which multiplies its reach and effectiveness without any additional effort on your part.

Frequently asked questions

1. How to track packages through “Doar Israel”?
You can track packages online by entering the tracking number on the website or in the post office’s mobile application.

2. What documents are needed to send a package?
To send, you need a postal form with exact addresses, as well as accounting for prohibited items.

3. How to find out the cost of shipping?
The cost depends on weight, dimensions, and type of service. It is recommended to check the rates on the post office website in advance.

4. Can I receive a package by courier?
Yes, you can choose courier delivery to your home if the corresponding service is paid for.

5. How quickly are packages delivered within the country?
Domestic packages are usually delivered within 2-5 business days.