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 Postage Options: Regular and priority mail letters can be sent using postage-paid envelopes, stamps or franking machines located within Post Offices

Delivery Times:  Regular mail / Domestic delivery in one to three days

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 SEDEX 10 : An express service for documents and parcels with guaranteed registered delivery up to 10 a.m. following the day of posting (from Monday to Saturday); can be tracked online  SEDEX HOJE : Same-day recorded mail delivery service to some main Brazilian cities. Parcels can be declared up to a value of R$10,000; can be tracked online  SEDEX MUNDI : Is the international registered mail service. Delivery time to Europe is four to six days; can be tracked online  Telegrams: National and international telegrams can be sent electronically via the Internet, by telephone, or at a Post Office. Ask your Dwellworks Consultant if you need any other information

Helpful Hint: Weight limits and sizes are different for each service. Check with your local Postal Office for information and other services.

Common Postal Terminology in Portuguese

Address: Endereço Ordinary Postal Service: Correio Normal Postal Codes:

Código de Endereçamento Postal (CEP)

Post Office:

Correio

Post Office Box:

Caixa Postal

Stamp:

Selo

International Shipping Certain materials are strictly prohibited in Brazil and cannot be shipped into the country. Ensure that these items are not sent in your shipment or that they are handled according to Brazilian legislation. For a complete and more detailed list be sure to check with your freight forwarder, moving company, or airline. Most important items of note:  Drugs: This applies mainly to narcotics. Penalties are severe, so do not take risks. If you must bring any medicines with you, make sure to bring proper prescriptions  Firearms and ammunition: They are strictly prohibited in Brazil. It is best to leave them in your home country  Brazilian or Portuguese antiques: Even though there is no restriction to bring them into the country, you will not be allowed to take them back with you

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