BobbyDazzler

We need to send an important document (an employment reference) to our agent in Oz ASAP

In the past we've used Interparcel and have been delighted with their service. As we're only sending 2 sheets of A4 paper, using a courier seems a bit OTT

What other options have we got to ensure:

1/ The docs get there fast
2/ We can track it on the web
3/ The doc gets signed for in Oz

Thanks

BD

Swing-Your-Pants

Given your requirement your only real choice is http://www.interparcel.com and its gonna cost you around £26

The other option is the Post Office's "International Signed For". Its cheap (and I have found 100% reliable) but it cannot be tracked once it leaves the UK. Also stuff I've sent has got there in less than 5 days.

BobbyDazzler

Thanks for the info

Given the importance of the docs/letter, I'd like to be able to track them 100% of the way. However, RMISF might be an option if they're reliable

How much roughly would it cost to use the RMISF option?

Thanks

BD

Wendy

we used that service for our docs to the TRA. It only cost about £4.50 and we sent loads of stuff. It got there in 5 days.

HTH
Wendy

Swing-Your-Pants

I assume you are sending certified copies of your ref's ?(as I did). 26 quid v 4.5 quid. Your choice with what you feel more comfortable with. I've sent all my stuff Royal Mail and not had a problem. Others on here may beg to differ.

SuperSeagulls

I started off using Parcel Farce but after a few problems I changed to DHL - I think the docs arrived within 3 days with them!!!

SS

SuperSeagulls

PS...BobbyD, The answer to your 3 points is Yes with DHL...

SS

selina

hi, i don't want to put a spanner in the works but... given that it is xmas will there be someone there to sign for them? my CO requested more docs off me but i sent them tuesday via royal mail not signed for because i thought there will probably be nobody at the DIMIA to sign for them anyway. i intend to just email my CO after xmas to confirm that she has received them. selina

BobbyDazzler

After using Interparcel/DHL on two previous occasions - to send our skills assessment application pack, and to send our visa application pack - with both sets of docs arriving in Oz within 3 days, we decided to use them again even though it seems slightly OTT to spend £26 to send what amounts to 4 sheets of A4 paper! Better to be safe than sorry though.

Courier arrived bang on 12pm (just like on the other 2 previous occasions we used them) and assured us the docs will arrive at their destination by Thursday next week - apparently they'll be on the plane which leaves EMA later this evening!

Merry Xmas everyone.

BD

SuperSeagulls

A wise move BD - it's worth paying the money. I paid the same to courier my Bond documents - 3 sheets of A4.

SS