Can you use 2 national stamps for international mail

The answer is: it depends on the country and the destination.

In general, most countries have a minimum postage requirement for international mail, which is typically higher than the cost of a single national stamp. This is because international mail requires additional handling, processing, and transportation costs.

However, some countries do allow the use of two national stamps for international mail, while others may not. Here are a few examples:

Countries that allow two national stamps for international mail:

  1. United States: The USPS allows the use of two Global Forever stamps (currently $2.90 each) for international mail to most countries.
  2. Canada: Canada Post allows the use of two domestic stamps (currently $1.05 each) for international mail to most countries.
  3. United Kingdom: Royal Mail allows the use of two 1st Class stamps (currently £0.85 each) for international mail to most countries.

Countries that do not allow two national stamps for international mail:

  1. Australia: Australia Post requires a minimum postage of AU$2.50 for international mail, which is higher than the cost of two national stamps.
  2. Germany: Deutsche Post requires a minimum postage of €2.50 for international mail, which is higher than the cost of two national stamps.
  3. Japan: Japan Post requires a minimum postage of ¥500 for international mail, which is higher than the cost of two national stamps.

Important notes:

  1. Check with your local post office or the postal service's website to confirm their specific requirements for international mail.
  2. Even if a country allows two national stamps for international mail, the total postage may still not be sufficient for the destination country's minimum postage requirements.
  3. Using two national stamps for international mail may not always result in the lowest postage cost. You may need to purchase a specific international postage stamp or use a postage calculator to ensure the correct postage.

In summary, while some countries allow the use of two national stamps for international mail, others do not. Always check with your local post office or the postal service's website to confirm their specific requirements and ensure you have the correct postage for your international mail.