How to Send an International Fax Online

Sending a fax to another country used to mean wrestling with exit codes (011 from the US), country codes, and international phone charges. Online faxing removes all of it: you upload a document, pick the destination country, and the service handles the routing over real fax lines. The recipient's machine receives it like any local fax.

Sending an International Fax in 5 Steps

1. Upload your document — PDF, Word file, or an image (JPG/PNG).
2. Select the destination country. The country's calling code (+81 for Japan, +49 for Germany, +972 for Israel, and so on) is filled in automatically — no exit codes, no guesswork.
3. Enter the local fax number. Type the number as it's given to you; the formatting is handled.
4. Check the price and pay by card. International rates vary by destination and the exact total appears before payment.
5. Get email delivery confirmation once it arrives — your proof of transmission across time zones.

Why International Fax Prices Vary by Country

Fax transmission rides on each country's telephone network, and the underlying telecom cost differs a lot by route — a page to the US costs carriers a fraction of what a page to India or Hungary does. That's why honest international fax pricing is per-destination rather than one flat worldwide rate. A few examples of LowFax pricing:

• Japan and Israel — $2.49 for the first 3 pages (日本語ガイド / מדריך בעברית)
• France, Australia, Ireland — $2.99 for the first 3 pages (guide en français)
• Germany and the UK — $4.99 for the first 10 pages (Anleitung auf Deutsch)
• Canada — starting at $2.99 (Canada fax guide)
• Hungary, India, Hong Kong — per-fax rates shown at checkout (magyar útmutató / 香港指南)

The full per-country breakdown lives on our pay as you go fax page.

Countries Where Fax Still Matters

If it seems odd to fax internationally in 2026, it isn't — several major economies still run on fax. Japan and Germany famously rely on it for business and government paperwork, and banks, clinics, and public offices in many countries either prefer or require fax for signed documents. We wrote a whole piece on the countries that still run on fax and why.

Tips for International Faxing

• Mind the time zones for follow-up — the fax itself sends immediately, but if you're expecting a reply or confirmation call, the recipient's office hours matter.
• Double-check the number with your recipient — international numbers vary in length by country, and a fax can't be recalled once sent.
• Keep the confirmation email — for visa paperwork, legal documents, and deadlines, it's your timestamped proof of delivery.
• Sending documents to India? We have a dedicated guide for NRIs faxing documents to India — Power of Attorney, KYC, and bank forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I send an international fax?
Upload your document, select the country, enter the local number, pay by card. The country code and routing are handled automatically.

Do I need an exit code like 011?
No — exit codes are a phone-line thing. Online, selecting the country replaces all of that.

How much does it cost?
It varies by destination — from $2.49 (first 3 pages, Japan/Israel) to $4.99 (first 10 pages, Germany/UK). The exact total shows before you pay.

Which countries are supported?
12: US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, and the UK.