Sending a postcard to the Netherlands
Facts checked
Mailing a postcard from the US to the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands. USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail, and international postcards can’t be tracked.
How to address it
Mail to the Netherlands uses this layout. Write the country last, in capitals.
Recipient name
Street address
1234 AB CITY
NETHERLANDS
- Postal code: required, written like 1234 AB, 2490 AA.
What USPS says about the Netherlands
- No customs form, unless the mail holds goods.
USPS lists no prohibited items for the Netherlands.
USPS lists no service disruptions for the Netherlands, 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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail. Paper Plane Post’s estimate is 1–3 weeks to the Netherlands.
Can I track a postcard to the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands need a customs form?
No. USPS requires no customs form for mail to the Netherlands unless it holds goods, and a postcard with a message on it is correspondence.
How do I address a postcard to the Netherlands?
Write it on separate lines in this order: Recipient name, then Street address, then 1234 AB CITY. Put NETHERLANDS on the last line in capitals. Include the postal code.