How long forward mail
The length of time that forward mail can be held varies depending on the country and the postal service. Here are some general guidelines:
United States Postal Service (USPS):
- The USPS offers a Forward Mail service that can hold mail for up to 1 year.
- You can request that mail be held for a specific period of time, such as 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.
- If you don't pick up your mail within the specified time period, it will be returned to the sender.
Canada Post:
- Canada Post offers a Mail Forwarding service that can hold mail for up to 6 months.
- You can request that mail be held for a specific period of time, such as 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months.
- If you don't pick up your mail within the specified time period, it will be returned to the sender.
Australia Post:
- Australia Post offers a Mail Forwarding service that can hold mail for up to 12 months.
- You can request that mail be held for a specific period of time, such as 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months.
- If you don't pick up your mail within the specified time period, it will be returned to the sender.
United Kingdom Royal Mail:
- Royal Mail offers a Mail Forwarding service that can hold mail for up to 12 months.
- You can request that mail be held for a specific period of time, such as 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months.
- If you don't pick up your mail within the specified time period, it will be returned to the sender.
Other countries:
- The length of time that forward mail can be held varies depending on the country and postal service. Some countries may offer longer or shorter holding periods than those listed above.
It's always a good idea to check with the postal service in the country where you're sending your mail to confirm their specific policies and procedures for forward mail.