Poland Immigrant Info

Post and Parcel Delivery in Poland

Poczta Polska, InPost Paczkomat, DPD/GLS — sending and receiving mail and parcels.

Updated 2026-01-20 · 1 min read

Post and Parcel Delivery in Poland
On this page
  1. Poczta Polska
  2. Private couriers
  3. Receiving
  4. Sending
  5. Address format
  6. Tips

Poczta Polska

  • The national post; offices (urząd pocztowy) in every town.
  • Letters, registered mail, postal orders.
  • Slower than private couriers but cheapest for standard mail.

Private couriers

  • InPost — Paczkomat lockers, the default for online shopping.
  • DPD, GLS, DHL, FedEx, UPS — door-to-door.
  • Allegro Paczkomat — integrated with the Allegro marketplace.

Receiving

  • Provide a phone number — couriers text a delivery window.
  • If you're out, parcels go to a Paczkomat or pickup point (Żabka, Orlen, DPD Pickup).
  • You collect with a code sent by SMS/email.

Sending

  • InPost: book online, drop at a Paczkomat or have a courier collect.
  • Poczta Polska for cheap standard letters.
  • International: DHL/FedEx for speed; Poczta for budget.

Address format

Name Surname
Street + number
Postal code + City
Poland

Polish postal codes are XX-XXX (e.g., 00-001 Warszawa).

Tips

  • Use a Paczkomat near home/work as your default delivery address.
  • Track via courier apps; missed deliveries are common.

FAQ

What is a Paczkomat?
An InPost automated parcel locker. You send and collect parcels 24/7 with a code; it's the dominant parcel network in Poland.
How do I receive a package if I'm not home?
Couriers leave a card and usually redeliver or drop the parcel at a nearby Paczkomat or pickup point (Żabka, Orlen, DPD Pickup).

Sources

  1. Poczta Polska — national postal operator (English) (updated 2026-01-12)

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