When sending a parcel to Egypt, you want to be sure that your package will arrive on time and be safe on its journey. That’s where Parcel2Go can offer you peace of mind.
We use reliable international delivery partners (including UPS, TNT and DPD) to make sure that postage to Egypt from the UK is secure and quick. We’re here to help you address any pre-delivery steps you’ll need to take before booking. With our years of international delivery experience, meaning you don’t have to worry when dealing with Egyptian Customs requirements for your package.
Please make sure that you’re not planning on sending your parcel on national holidays such as Eid and non-working days (Friday and Saturday) - this might have an effect on the estimated time of arrival for your package. Simply get a quote to Egypt with the best prices we can offer you.
The following items have been outlined as forbidden for import by the Egyptian Customs office:
Dangerous goods as defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Antiques
Viagra
Powder
Items deemed offensive to Islamic culture
For a full list of items prohibited from delivery to Egypt, see our full list below!
Your parcel will go through international customs when posting to Egypt from the UK, which means it’ll need the appropriate declarations forms to get through without any problems. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. When you book an international delivery with us, we’ll actually send you over the necessary declaration forms along with your label for you to print and attach to your parcel.
Postage to Egypt can cost as little as £15.38 exc VAT when you book through Parcel2Go. We let you compare dozens of couriers to determine the service that works best for you at a price you’re happy with. That way, you always send your parcel the way you want to.
There are a couple of things worth noting about the addressing format for deliveries to Egypt. Firstly, the address should be centrally aligned and placed at the centre of the label. Secondly, Egyptian addresses include what are called thoroughfare numbers to tell the courier the properly path of transit.
Sound confusing? Not to worry. The Universal Postal Union has put together a helpful example for you to refer to.