Shipping from Japan to United Arab Emirates: Cost Table for Japan Post
Japan Post is one of the cheapest methods to send items from Japan to the United Arab Emirates. This article provides a cost breakdown for items you may be planning to ship home.
Bookmark this page for Japan Post’s pricing charts for any time you need to know shipping costs from Japan to the United Arab Emirates in a hurry.
Note: Japan Post has a number of delivery services. We include each service’s pricing chart in order of fastest delivery speed.
Japan Post EMS pricing: from Japan to United Arab Emirates
The Japan Post's Express Mail Service (EMS) can get your item from Tokyo to the United Arab Emirates in about 9 days.
The dimension requirements:
Maximum length: 1.5m or less
Length + Circumference: 2.75m or less
Maximum weight: 30
Weight |
Cost |
Delivery Speed |
|---|---|---|
Up to 500g |
¥3,150 |
9 days |
Up to 600g |
¥3,400 |
9 days |
Up to 700g |
¥3,650 |
9 days |
Up to 800g |
¥3,900 |
9 days |
Up to 900g |
¥4,150 |
9 days |
Up to 1.0kg |
¥4,400 |
9 days |
Up to 1.25kg |
¥5,000 |
9 days |
Up to 1.5kg |
¥5,550 |
9 days |
Up to 1.75kg |
¥6,150 |
9 days |
Up to 2.0kg |
¥6,700 |
9 days |
Up to 2.5kg |
¥7,750 |
9 days |
Up to 3.0kg |
¥8,800 |
9 days |
Up to 3.5kg |
¥9,850 |
9 days |
Up to 4.0kg |
¥10,900 |
9 days |
Up to 4.5kg |
¥11,950 |
9 days |
Up to 5.0kg |
¥13,000 |
9 days |
Up to 5.5kg |
¥14,050 |
9 days |
Up to 6.0kg |
¥15,100 |
9 days |
Up to 7.0kg |
¥17,200 |
9 days |
Up to 8.0kg |
¥19,300 |
9 days |
Up to 9.0kg |
¥21,400 |
9 days |
Up to 10.0kg |
¥23,500 |
9 days |
Up to 11.0kg |
¥25,600 |
9 days |
Up to 12.0kg |
¥27,700 |
9 days |
Up to 13.0kg |
¥29,800 |
9 days |
Up to 14.0kg |
¥31,900 |
9 days |
Up to 15.0kg |
¥34,000 |
9 days |
Up to 16.0kg |
¥36,100 |
9 days |
Up to 17.0kg |
¥38,200 |
9 days |
Up to 18.0kg |
¥40,300 |
9 days |
Up to 19.0kg |
¥42,400 |
9 days |
Up to 20.0kg |
¥44,500 |
9 days |
Up to 21.0kg |
¥46,600 |
9 days |
Up to 22.0kg |
¥48,700 |
9 days |
Up to 23.0kg |
¥50,800 |
9 days |
Up to 24.0kg |
¥52,900 |
9 days |
Up to 25.0kg |
¥55,000 |
9 days |
Up to 26.0kg |
¥57,100 |
9 days |
Up to 27.0kg |
¥59,200 |
9 days |
Up to 28.0kg |
¥61,300 |
9 days |
Up to 29.0kg |
¥63,400 |
9 days |
Up to 30.0kg |
¥65,500 |
9 days |
Japan Post surface mail pricing: from Japan to United Arab Emirates
The Japan Post's surface mail service (船便 = funabin) can get your item from Tokyo to United Arab Emirates in about 3 months.
For letters: standard-sized mail
Standard-sized mail = 手紙 定形, tegami teikei in Japanese
Dimension requirements for standard-sized mail:
Long side: 14～23.5cm
Short side: 9～12cm
Thickness: up to 1cm
Weight |
Cost |
Delivery Speed |
|---|---|---|
Up to 25g |
¥120 |
3 months |
Up to 50g |
¥190 |
3 months |
Up to 100g |
¥320 |
3 months |
Up to 250g |
¥590 |
3 months |
Up to 500g |
¥1,090 |
3 months |
Up to 1kg |
¥1,850 |
3 months |
Up to 2kg |
¥2,980 |
3 months |
For letters: nonstandard-sized mail
Nonstandard-sized mail = 手紙 定形外, tegami teigai in Japanese.
Dimension requirements for nonstandard-sized mail:
Longest side: 60 cm
Length + Width + Height = 90 cm for rolled item
Diameter×2 + Length = 104 cm
Weight |
Cost |
Delivery Speed |
|---|---|---|
Up to 25g |
¥120 |
3 months |
Up to 50g |
¥190 |
3 months |
Up to 100g |
¥320 |
3 months |
Up to 250g |
¥590 |
3 months |
Up to 500g |
¥1,090 |
3 months |
Up to 1kg |
¥1,850 |
3 months |
Up to 2kg |
¥2,980 |
3 months |
For small packets
Small packets = 小形包装物, kogata housoubutsu in Japanese.
Dimension requirements for small packets:
Length + width + thickness = 90 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)
Provided the maximum length is 60 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)
Weight |
Cost |
Delivery Speed |
|---|---|---|
Up to 100g |
¥480 |
3 months |
Up to 250g |
¥600 |
3 months |
Up to 500g |
¥800 |
3 months |
Up to 1.0kg |
¥1,300 |
3 months |
Up to 2.0kg |
¥2,200 |
3 months |
How to ship from Japan to United Arab Emirates
Here are the steps to ship your document or parcel from Japan to the United Arab Emirates.
Step 1: Fill out a Japan Post International Parcel Label
Japan Post no longer accepts handwritten letters. Instead, they use EAD, or electronic advanced data, for all countries and territories.
Here’s a step-by-step article on how to fill out a Japan Post International Parcel label.
Step 2: Pack your item
Make sure they are properly sealed for letters, cards, and envelopes.
For parcels, use protective materials such as paper or packing peanuts to absorb shock. Additionally, tape all edges of the cardboard box.
Here are detailed instructions for how to pack your items: How to pack an item .
Step 3: Send your parcel
There are two options when sending your parcel to Japan Post.
Bring the parcel to your nearest Japan Post office if it isn't too heavy. Once the staff has checked everything, you will pay the shipping amount.
However, if the parcel is too heavy, you can call or fill out an online form to have a Japan Post staff visit your location. From there, they will do the checks, and you will pay the amount.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship from Japan to United Arab Emirates?
Shipping costs from Japan to the United Arab Emirates vary based on the weight and delivery method. For instance, Japan Post's Express Mail Service (EMS) charges ¥3,150 for packages up to 500 grams, ¥4,400 for up to 1 kg, and ¥65,500 for up to 30 kg, with a delivery time of around 9 days. Surface mail is cheaper but takes about 3 months, costing ¥1,090 for up to 500 grams and ¥2,980 for up to 2 kg.
What's the cheapest way to ship from Japan to United Arab Emirates?
The cheapest way to ship from Japan to the United Arab Emirates is via Japan Post's surface mail service. This option, though slower, offers significantly lower rates compared to other methods. For instance, sending a small packet up to 100g costs ¥480, and for heavier parcels up to 2kg, the cost is ¥2,980. Delivery typically takes about three months. This method is ideal for those who prioritize cost savings over delivery speed.
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