How Much Is an International Stamp in 2026? ($1.75)
A Global Forever stamp costs $1.75 in 2026
The Global Forever stamp mails a one-ounce letter or a postcard to any country, and it costs $1.75 as of July 12, 2026, up from $1.70. One stamp covers the whole trip, with no country-by-country pricing to work out. A book of 20 costs $35.00.
International postage price chart
| Item | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Forever letter (1 oz) | $1.75 | Any country |
| International postcard | $1.75 | Any country |
| Domestic letter (1 oz) | $0.82 | United States |
| Domestic postcard | $0.65 | United States |
Why Global Forever stamps are priced as one flat rate
USPS sets a single price for international letter mail rather than charging by destination. The Global Forever stamp locks that in: whatever the international rate rises to later, the stamp still covers a one-ounce letter abroad. It behaves exactly like a domestic Forever stamp, just at the international rate.
What Global Forever stamps do not cover
A single Global Forever stamp covers a letter up to one ounce. Heavier envelopes, packages, and anything needing tracking require additional postage and a different service. Padded envelopes and parcels are priced separately and cannot be sent on one stamp.
Unused Global Forever stamps hold their value
At $1.75 each, a leftover book of Global Forever stamps represents real money. Unused international stamps in good condition are worth selling rather than storing. See what we pay when you sell unused stamps, and compare with what a book of domestic stamps costs.
Quick answers
How much is an international stamp? $1.75 for a one-ounce letter or a postcard to any country.
Does one Global Forever stamp cover any country? Yes, for a letter up to one ounce.
Do Global Forever stamps expire? No. They remain valid at the current international letter rate.
Can I use domestic Forever stamps for international mail? Only by combining enough of them to reach $1.75, which wastes value.