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HOW DO I ARRANGE SHIPPING TO INDIA FROM THE UK?
Send a parcel to India within 6-16 days of collection.We offer some of the most cost-effective and affordable prices online.
You can arrange for your parcel to be collected from your home or business or drop it off at one of our 50+ depots nationwide . Delivery starts from just £17.86*. You don't even need to register - although it takes only a few minutes and gives you access to great benefits.
India is the seventh largest country by area, and the second-most populated country in the world. There are 121 major languages, and a range of cultures and religions across the country.
Our courier service to India covers all major cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Jaipur and many more.
Although India is 5,000 miles away from the UK, your parcel won’t have a problem safely reaching its destination. Our worldwide air service makes it speedy and affordable.
Book online to send your parcel to India with us today!
Send a Cheap Parcel to India
We’re proud to offer one of the cheapest ways to send a parcel to India from the UK. It’s the budget-friendly option for sending gifts, letters and packages. See how much it currently costs to send with us:
HOW LONG DOES A COURIER TO INDIA FROM THE UK TAKE?
Whether you choose to have your parcels collected from your home or work address, you can expect delivery to India within 6-16 days.
We make every effort to deliver within these guidelines. However, it may take a little longer in some instances – especially when you’re shipping to India’s more rural and remote locations, or during public holidays.
2024 India National Holidays
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26th January |
Republic Day |
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15th August |
Independence Day |
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2nd October |
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday (Gandhi Jayanti) |
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25th December |
Christmas Day |
*In addition to India’s public holidays, the country’s 28 states celebrate additional public holidays throughout the year. They could impact delivery times too. So, it’s important to double-check beforehand.
Do I need to deal with Indian customs?
For any parcel heading outside of the UK, you’ll need to fill out a customs form. It tells the Customs Agents in the destination country about the contents of your package so they can process it correctly.
Good and Services Tax (GST)
In July 2017, the Goods and Services Tax Law (GST) was implemented. It introduced new rules, tax structures and additional data requirements for both consignees and shippers based in India.
It’s a nationwide change to India's tax policies. Each taxpayer is allotted a PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN). On the invoice, it should be included under the main recipient’s address details.
The recipient of your parcel must complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) form to have goods cleared on their behalf. You’ll hand this to our driver or depot staff with your other international paperwork.
This information will be logged by Indian Customs and held on record, so any subsequent shipment to the same recipient will not require this again.
You can learn more about GST on the Government of India’s Central Board of Excise and Customs website. For more information on tax and customs considerations for postage to India, visit HM Revenue & Customs.
WHAT ITEMS CAN'T I SEND TO INDIA?
India has its own rules and regulations regarding imports, so before sending a parcel to India you must make sure it'll be accepted into the country. Failure to do so may result in additional charges (as these charges are added at the point of entry; they can’t be added to the prices we offer).
The Indian authorities change their laws from time to time, so we advise you check the regulations each time when shipping to India. Visit the Central Board of Excise and Customs website for more.
Some examples of items you can’t post to India include:
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED GOODS
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Food |
Illegal and dangerous |
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Animal and vegetables |
Flammable fuels and liquids |
Publications containing maps showing incorrect bundaries of India |
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Meat, poultry, dairy and fish products |
Drugs (prescription or illicit) |
Natural abrasive |
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Cereals and rice |
Weaponry |
Unused cheques, money orders and unsigned credit cards |
| Fruit and vegetables | Firearms | Precious stones, metals or pearls |
*Please be aware that we also have our own prohibited items list, in addition to country-specific restrictions.
It’s your responsibility to make sure you’re not sending any prohibited or restricted items into India. Remember, prohibitions and restrictions vary from country to country.
FREE CONTENTS COVER UP TO £50 ON PARCELS TO INDIA
We offer £50 contents cover on all international deliveries, with the option to upgrade to £1,000 if the item you are sending is worth more than this.
Please note, we can only cover the item to the market value and will not consider the sentimental value it holds.
When sending personal items, please avoid sending anything which is irreplaceable (for instance, family heirlooms, jewellery or original photographs). If your parcel is lost or damaged in transit, we want you to be able to easily replace the items inside.
For more information on what you can and can’t send through our network, please refer to our list of prohibited and restricted items.
HOW TO PACKAGE PARCELS TO INDIA
We take great care when handling your parcel. However, it’s always good to pack attentively – sending a parcel to India involves a lot of air miles!
On this long journey your package will pass through several depots with automated sorting machines. Be sure to make extra effort to package your items well and use internal cushioning material.
We’ll transport parcels up to 25kg in weight, 80 x 80 x 80cm max dimensions – and we advise you to use a strong outer box when sending your package. Don’t overfill it.
You can also find more advice on packaging in our guides on packaging parcels for international delivery and how to package fragile items.
The benefits
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We can collect from home or work address |
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Globally trusted courier shipping to over 160 countries worldwide |
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Online tracking and delivery notifications for you and your recipient |
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Free £50 Contents cover for UK & International deliveries |
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Integrated with over 10 ecommerce platforms to make sending parcels even easier |
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Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘’reverse order’’ functionality |
Many ways to save
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Drop off and save at any one of our 3,500 ServicePoints or Depots |
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''My DHL rewards'' - exclusive to our customers |
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Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply) |
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Multi-parcel discounts are available on some UK services (Terms apply) |
HOW TO FORMAT AN INDIAN ADDRESS
Want to avoid delays when you send your parcel to India? As well as having the right documentation, it’s important you format your recipient’s address correctly on any labels. It should follow this format:
- Name and surname of the parcel’s recipient (title is optional)
- Company name (if applicable)
- Name and number of the building, apartment or house
- Name and number of the road or street
- District or state
- PIN code followed by the name of the city, town or village
HOW SAFE WILL MY PARCEL BE DURING SHIPPING TO INDIA?
Observe and comply with the restricted/prohibited items list and general customs regulations for India and you'll have nothing to worry about. When you send a parcel to India with us, it’s in safe hands!
But of course, you want to be sure, so to help with any concerns you may have, our free online system will help you track your parcel throughout its entire journey, from collection to delivery.
Don’t forget, we also provide £50 free cover when you've arranged your postage to India. And you can choose to add extra cover up to £1,000 for more valuable items.
