Send documents from the USA with BPD Express
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Need to send documents from the USA to Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Georgia or another available BPD destination? Send the outer envelope with tracking to our logistics hub in Germany. After receipt and registration, BPD Express handles the onward international delivery.
Service at a glance
| BPD price | $69 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weight | up to 300 g |
| First mile | USA → Büttelborn: paid separately by the sender |
| Tracking | Required for the first mile |
| BPD payment | Online via a payment link provided by BPD Express |
| Dispatch from Germany | Tuesdays |
| Russia transit time | approx. 10–15 business days from BPD dispatch in Germany |
How to send documents from the USA
- Prepare two envelopes. Place the documents and sender/recipient details in the inner envelope.
- Place the inner envelope inside the outer envelope.
- Send the outer envelope with tracking via USPS or another suitable postal or courier service to BPD Express in Germany.
- You pay the USA → Germany shipping cost directly to your chosen carrier.
- Pay the $69 BPD service online using the payment link provided by BPD Express.
- After the documents arrive and are registered, BPD Express prepares the shipment for onward international delivery and provides tracking information for the route used.
Shipping address in Germany
BPD Express GmbH & Co. KG
Max-Planck-Straße 10
64572 Büttelborn
Germany
What to write on the inner envelope
- sender’s full name, return address, phone number and email;
- recipient’s full name;
- full recipient address;
- postal code;
- recipient’s phone number.
Price
$69 per document shipment up to 300 g.
The BPD price covers processing after arrival in Germany and onward international delivery through an available BPD document route.
Not included: the first mile from the USA to BPD Express in Büttelborn. The sender arranges and pays for this separately.
Pay BPD online
Payment to BPD Express is made online using a payment link provided by BPD Express.
Available destinations
Depending on the currently available BPD route, document delivery is available to destinations including:
- Russia
- Crimea
- Ukraine
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Belarus
- Armenia
- Georgia
- Azerbaijan
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
Some areas or special routes may require confirmation from BPD Express before shipping.
Delivery time
The first-mile transit time from the USA to Germany depends on the carrier selected by the sender and is not part of the BPD transit time.
For the current document route to Russia, the BPD transit estimate is approximately 10–15 business days from BPD dispatch in Germany. The regular document dispatch day is currently Tuesday. Other destinations may have different transit times or schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How much does document shipping from the USA cost?
$69 per document shipment up to 300 g.
Is USA → Germany shipping included in the $69 price?
No. The sender arranges and pays for the first mile to the BPD hub in Büttelborn separately.
How do I pay BPD Express?
Online via a payment link provided by BPD Express.
Do I have to use USPS?
No. You can use USPS or another suitable postal or courier provider.
Is tracking to Germany required?
Yes. The outer envelope must be sent with tracking.
Why do I need two envelopes?
The inner envelope contains the documents and delivery details; the outer envelope is used for the first mile to BPD Express.
Can I send several documents together?
Yes, if the total weight does not exceed 300 g and all documents are for the same recipient.
When does BPD dispatch documents from Germany?
The current regular dispatch day is Tuesday.
If you have questions about the route or your documents, contact BPD Express before shipping.
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