In the past, a customs invoice was not required when sending parcels to Portugal. However, from 1st January 2021, you must now provide a customs invoice with parcels sent to Portugal and all other EU countries.

If you are not familiar with this process it is quick and easy to do - simply complete the Customs declaration section of our booking form and we'll use the information you provide to generate a customs invoice which will print with your label. All you need to do is securely affix to the outside of your parcel.

It’s worth noting however, that on occasion, duties and taxes may be payable by the recipient. They will need to pay these before the parcel can be delivered to them.

HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations when sending a parcel to Portugal.

As with all deliveries outside the UK, please ensure that your parcel contents are allowed into the destination country. Failure to do so could result in additional charges, the parcel being refused entry and/ or destroyed.

Read on to see our helpful guide on shipping to Portugal. For more detail on what’s prohibited and restricted in the country you’re sending to, visit the Universal Postal Union - prohibitions and restrictions.

Some examples of items you can’t post to Portugal include: