what does out of course mean on singapore post

by Waldo Bashirian 8 min read

As I understand it, 'Posted out of course' means that somebody has crossed a cover with blue lines to register a letter, affixed the correct value postage stamps, but dropped the letter in a post box - instead of being handed over to the post office person - presumably because the post office was closed.Sep 9, 2010

What happens if an undeliverable article is posted in Singapore?

An undeliverable article, other than a parcel, posted in Singapore is returned free of charge if the correct postage was paid. If the article was originally unpaid or underpaid and if returned to the sender, he will be liable to pay the deficient postage, plus any other charges payable.

What is Singapore Post’s policy on Speedpost worldwide parcels?

The decision of Singapore Post on all questions arising between Singapore Post and any person claiming payment in respect of the loss of, theft or damage to any article enclosed in or forming part of a Speedpost Worldwide Parcel is final and conclusive. The surface mail service is available to all classes of mail.

What is the legal liability of Singapore Post for losses?

No legal liability to give compensation for indirect loss or loss of profits or in respect of any letter or Speedpost Worldwide Parcel for which an insurance fee has been paid attaches to Singapore Post. The final decision upon all questions of compensation rests with the Postal Administration of the country in which the loss has taken place.

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What happens when insufficient postage?

In most cases, the receiver will pay a fee that equals the price of the stamp for the letter, but it can also happen that they need to pay a surcharge for insufficient postage for the unstamped letter. If the receiver refuses to pay, the letter will be returned to you as sender.

What happens to letters without stamps Singapore?

Where the substituted address is within Singapore no fresh postage is chargeable, in any other case fresh postage is payable by the addressee, if still undelivered the Speedpost Worldwide Parcel is then automatically returned to the sender as above.

What happens to mail without stamp and no return address?

According to the USPS, local post offices will handle the mail or they will send it to the Mail Recovery Center in Atlanta, Georgia—also known as the post office's lost and found. “If it has no value, it is destroyed,” Brenda Crouch, a retired USPS employee wrote on Quora.

How do I track a package from Singapore?

Singapore Post - Singpost package tracking is easy with Ordertracker, all you have to do is to paste your tracking number in the above field to track a package or go to the track my package section. We provide you with the most powerful parcel tracking system for any post office.

What happens if I forgot to put stamp on mail?

Returned to the sender with the reason for nondelivery “Returned for Additional Postage” if First-Class Mail with a return address. The sender may affix the additional postage, cross out the reason for nondelivery, and remail the piece.

What happens if postage is underpaid?

Most of the time a postal worker catches the underpaid item and returns it to the sender as long as there is a return address. When there's no return address, the mail usually goes through and the recipient is responsible for paying the difference. For those times, postal agencies have produced postage due stamps.

Can I reuse a stamp?

§ 479.163 Reuse of stamps prohibited. A stamp once affixed to one document cannot lawfully be removed and affixed to another. Any person willfully reusing such a stamp shall be subject to the penalty prescribed by 26 U.S.C.

What does the post office do with undeliverable mail?

Mail that is undeliverable as addressed is forwarded, returned to the sender, or treated as dead mail, as authorized for the particular class of mail. Undeliverable-as-addressed mail is endorsed by the USPS with the reason for nondelivery as shown in Exhibit 1.4. 1. All nonmailable pieces are returned to the sender.

Can I pick up undeliverable mail?

Unfortunately mail cannot be picked up before it's delivered. The United States Postal Service system is set up to deliver mail, it is not able to retain mail so that you can come in and pick it up.

How long does it take for SingPost to deliver?

2 working daysSingPost delivery time for Basic local: Non-Standard: 2 working days. Packages: 2 working days. Tracked mail: 2 working days.

Is Singapore Post reliable?

Is Singapore Post a reliable parcel service? Singapore Post is Singapore's designated Public Postal Licensee and given that it is the longest-running postal service in the country, there has been a strong customer-business relationship built over the period of its existence. Therefore, it is widely trusted.

How long do packages from Singapore take?

It depends on which shipping mode you use. Shipping express can take as few as 1-4 days – but express is the most expensive mode, and is not suitable for large shipments. Air freight shipping will take about 6-13 days. Sea freight shipping takes 50-54 days, but is the most affordable if you can wait.

What is a certificate of posting in Singapore?

(Please refer to Appendix 1). A Certificate of Posting is given on an official form provided by Singapore Post. Counter officers are not permitted to endorse any entry purporting to be a certificate of posting in any book, or on any paper or unauthorised form presented by a poster, except in a special book or list, which has been approved by Singapore Post for use by large posters of several articles posted at the same time, irrespective of whether the articles are all of the same class of postal matter, are prepaid at the same rate of postage and are addressed to the same address.

What does "coin" mean in Singapore?

1 The expression “coin” means coin of all kinds whether or not current in Singapore or elsewhere, except such as is used or designed for purposes of ornament. 2 The expression “bullion” means uncoined and unmanufactured gold or silver (as the case may be). 3 The expression “paper money” means -.

What is a small packet post?

The Small Packets post is specially provided for the transmission of goods, whether dutiable or not, which generally cannot be sent as letter mail. Particulars showing the countries participating in this service, together with details of the Customs declarations required, if any, and the language to be used in the Customs declarations in those cases in which a language other than English is required, are shown in the respective countries summary.

VISIT PASS

If you’d like to work in Singapore then you will need a work permit, but you’ll need to first have a job offer in order to get one. But not to worry: if you’re yet to secure a job before you graduate, you can apply for a long-term Visit Pass which will enable you to remain in the country for up to 12 months to search for a job.

WORK PERMIT

Once you’ve been offered a job, your employer will put you forward for a work permit. Which permit you have will depend on your salary, and in most cases as a fresh graduate you’ll need what is called an ‘S Pass.’ If you secure a high-paying job, then you might be eligible for an Employment Pass.

S Pass

Unfortunately, you’ll be unable to apply for an S Pass yourself.

Employment Pass

If you’ve been offered a job with a monthly salary of over SG $4,500 then you will be eligible for an Employment Pass. As with an S pass, you’ll be judged against a set of criteria that considers your salary, qualifications, and work experience. Typical roles include specialist professions, managers, and executives.

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