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