Send a Parcel to Portugal
Postage to Portugal from £9.49
Posting to Portugal?
Trust Parcel2Go to deliver your parcel to Portugal safely and on time. Whether you choose to ship to Portugal with Royal Mail, DPD or Parcelforce, we’ve got a service to suit your needs.
Ship to Portugal with Parcel2Go
Our Services and Postage to Portugal
Not only do we work with the most reliable international couriers but at Parcel2Go, postage to Portugal and the Azores starts as low as just £9.49!
Our express delivery means your parcel could arrive as soon as 2-3 days after booking. Or choose economy delivery for a budget friendly option.
Before You Ship to Portugal
We’ll send you all the paperwork you need to breeze through customs. But before shipping to Portugal from the UK, we always recommend getting to know Portugal’s customs regulations so your parcel doesn’t experience any holdups at the border. And make sure you don’t post to Portugal on the country’s non-working days (Saturday and Sunday) and national holidays as this could delay your parcel’s arrival.
Shipping to Portugal is cheap, easy and stress-free with Parcel2Go - get your quote today.
Our International Services to Portugal
How much is customs duty in Portugal?
Because the UK is no longer in the EU, there may be extra charges involved with posting to Portugal. If you need to pay EU VAT on your shipment to Portugal, it will usually be 23% of the package’s value.
But there are exceptions to this rule. For example, if the parcel you’re sending is a gift under the value of €45 (around £40), sent directly from you to a loved one, then you won’t have to pay any duty or taxes when you ship to Portugal!
Our customer service team is available to help you 24/7 if you have any questions about the shipping process.
Our Top Tip
You can find out more about Customs and VAT in our International Shipping Hub. And if you’re posting to Portugal as a business, we’ve got you covered too with loads of helpful information for business senders shipping to the EU.
Portugal Address Format
Did you know that Portugal postcodes have seven digits separated by a dash? It’s important to make sure you address postage to Portugal correctly so your shipment doesn’t get lost! Here’s an example of how to address a parcel to Portugal.
It’s also a good idea to write the Portuguese address in capitals - find out more about addressing post to Portugal.
EU Customs Changes: What the New €3 Duty Means for Your Shipments
From 1 July 2026, the EU is introducing a flat €3 customs duty on individual items valued under €150, shipped from outside the EU. Crucially, the charge applies per product type within a parcel — not per parcel. Send a package containing a shirt, a phone case and a book, and you're looking at €9 in duty, not €3.
What you need to know:
Ship before 1 July 2026 to avoid the new charges on eligible consignments
Shipments over €150 are not subject to this flat levy — but will still need to pay standard customs duty rates
Private gifts between individuals valued under €45 remain exempt — find out more about customs & VAT
Business senders should use Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) at checkout — this settles all duties upfront so your recipient receives their parcel without unexpected charges at the door
For businesses and eCommerce sellers shipping regularly to EU customers, the per-item duty structure means costs can stack up quickly. Using DDP keeps the delivery experience smooth for your customers and reduces the risk of parcels being held at customs due to unpaid charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send a package to Portugal?
The price of postage will depend on the size of your item and whether you choose an express, economy or super economy delivery service - we’ve got it all!
But a 1kg parcel will cost you as little as £9.49 to ship to Portugal with Parcel2Go. We're guaranteed to be the cheapest.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Portugal?
Whether it’s Lisbon or Porto, the cheapest way to send a parcel to Portugal is with Parcel2Go, starting from just £9.49. We work hard to bring you the cheapest prices and keep the cost of postage to Portugal and other EU countries low.
With our Lowest Price Guarantee, if you find the same service cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match the price! That means that you’ll always save money when you book with Parcel2Go.
What can I not send to Portugal?
There are a few items that you are prohibited from shipping to Portugal from the UK, including:
Animals or plants
Biological samples
Cosmetics
Fresh food and food containing saccharin (sugary foods)
Precious metals
Products of animal origin such as leather or ivory
Tobacco
These are just a few of the items you might not know are prohibited in Portugal, but always check our prohibited items list to view all restricted products. Don’t forget to filter by ‘Portugal’ and the courier you choose to ship with!
What Are the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)?
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) came into effect on 13 December 2024, introducing updated product safety requirements for goods sold or shipped to the EU and Northern Ireland (NI).
If you're a UK business or online seller sending parcels internationally, the regulations may apply to your shipment. One of the main requirements is appointing a Responsible Person based in the EU or NI to oversee product compliance and safety. Products and packaging may also need to meet updated GPSR labelling requirements before they can be placed on the market.
Checking whether your goods comply with GPSR before booking international delivery can help avoid delays, returns or customs issues.