Sending a postcard to Israel
Facts checked
Mailing a postcard from the US to Israel costs $1.75: one USPS Global Forever stamp, the same price as every other country. USPS has charged $1.75 since July 12, 2026. With Paper Plane Post, $7 covers the printed 4×6 photo postcard, the postage and the mailing. We print your card in the US and mail it from there, and our delivery estimate is 1–3 weeks to Israel. USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail, and international postcards can’t be tracked.
How to address it
Mail to Israel uses this layout. Write the country last, in capitals.
Recipient name
Street address
CITY 9614303
ISRAEL
- Postal code: optional, written like 9614303.
What USPS says about Israel
- No customs form, unless the mail holds goods.
Of the items USPS prohibits to Israel, these could apply to a postcard:
- “Indecent or obscene marks, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographs, or engravings.”
USPS lists no service disruptions for Israel, as of .
See what it costs to make one yourself, with a printed card and a stamp.
Questions
How much does it cost to send a postcard to Israel from the US?
$1.75 for one USPS Global Forever stamp, the same as every other country. With Paper Plane Post it’s $7 for the printed photo postcard, the postage and the mailing.
How long does a postcard take to get to Israel?
USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail. Paper Plane Post’s estimate is 1–3 weeks to Israel.
Can I track a postcard to Israel?
No. USPS offers no tracking on international postcards, so nobody can track one, whether you mail it yourself or Paper Plane Post does.
Does a postcard to Israel need a customs form?
No. USPS requires no customs form for mail to Israel unless it holds goods, and a postcard with a message on it is correspondence.
How do I address a postcard to Israel?
Write it on separate lines in this order: Recipient name, then Street address, then CITY 9614303. Put ISRAEL on the last line in capitals.