From £19.29
Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and is also one of the most wealthy. As a popular tourist destination as well, we see many parcels being posted to locations in Switzerland containing business consignments, personal belongings and items that are being bought or sold by private individuals.
It is worth noting that although geographically located in Europe, parcels being posted from the UK to Switzerland will need Customs Documents. Luckily, we collect the required information in the booking process, so you can concentrate on choosing the best value courier company using our quote engine.
Here are some examples of prices to send a parcel to Switzerland. We have many options, so for a personalised quote please enter the weight of your item into the quote box below.
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International Post Office Dropoff Delivery in 3 days. |
£19.29 | Buy Now |
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International Priority Delivery in 3 days. |
£20.39 | Buy Now |
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International Depot Drop Off Delivery in 3 days. |
£20.39 | Buy Now |
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Air Express Delivery by Air in 2-4 days. |
£28.19 | Buy Now |
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Air Express Delivery by Air in 2-3 days. |
£30.26 | Buy Now |
Interestingly Switzerland is neither a member of the EU or the European Economic Area and despite that fact, they're one of the most competitive and innovative countries in the world according to the World Economic Forum and the EU. This does not prevent people from sending parcels from the UK to Switzerland, far from it in fact. We see large volumes of goods being sent, including big, bulky and long boxes as well as smaller parcels too.
Rather than paying for parcel delivery at the Post Office, you can make huge cost savings by comparing couriers online. You can even still use the standard practice of dropping a parcel off at the Post Office, but by pre-booking online, printing and attaching the shipping label and Customs Documents, you might be surprised at how much you can save.
Our new tracked mail service, eTrak is the cheapest way to send a parcel to Switzerland for lightweight parcels. To see how much you can save add your details into the quote engine and compare prices.
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For those looking to post a parcel urgently to Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Lugano, Winterthur, Thurn, Olten-Solingen, Biel and Chur - amongst other towns and cities, you should consider express courier services like DHL who can deliver in 1-2 days using Air Express or Parcel Monkey Air Express who for half the price of DHL and delivery will be made in 2-3 days.
You can also send items via a road courier service ideal for big and heavy boxes and as the distance from London is only 650 miles the transit times are still quick, around 3 working days using Parcel Monkey Road or DHL Road.
Parcelforce delivers parcels posted from the UK to Switzerland in just 3 days. Much like delivery to its neighbouring countries, Germany, Italy, France, Lichenstein & Austria transit times are quick to this well-connected country.
As Switzerland isn't part of the EU, you'll need a Commercial or Pro Forma invoice to be placed on the outside of the parcel in a clear plastic envelope or wallet so that Customs Officers can check what is entering into the country. Gifts, Personal Belongings and Samples are often exempt but if the value exceeds a certain limit duty will be owed. Also, VAT (they call it TVA) is due on imported goods at the rate of 7.6%, although there are some exceptions.
For some reason, you are not allowed to import radar detectors and there are some import controls on precious metals, watches and jewellery. To view the latest information we suggest you visit the Swiss Federal Customs Administration website. We advise that you also check out our Customs Advice.
It is essential that you provide local contact information so that Customs can make contact with the recipient when duty is owed. All parcels are sent DDU, so it is the recipient's responsibility to pay any tax. You should make them aware of this before posting to Switzerland as if Customs cannot make contact the item can be held or returned.
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I am separated from my son and two grandchildren by the Covid 19 virus. They live in Switzerland and we live in UK. We had promised the children new bikes which I managed to buy in the UK and then ship by DHL through Parcel Monkey. So easy to book. The parcel was collected the following day and delivered to my son less than 24 hours later. Amazing service and worthy every penny to see their faces on FaceTime as they unwrapped the bikes!
Hi I am very happy to use Parcel Monkey. I was sending from UK to `Switzerland many boxes. Delivery is not in 2 days because the Swiss Dogane need to check your good declaration. From UK to Switzerland there are 1 weeks delivery. Everthing went well. Thank You. Best Regards MD
The service from Parcel Monkey is always exemplary. It is collected when it should be and always arrives on or before the date it is expected and that includes all shipments we have made to the US and Switzerland in recent times.
Very reliable and simple to use system. Best value for money solution for relocation within Europe, given that we had no furniture to move. Particularly appreciated the tracking system. Thank you, definitely recommend it and will use it again!
Perfect service at competitive price as usual.
Easy to book and efficient service
Good experience. I recommend. All my parcels arrived to the final destination. Since couriers till the delivery, no issues raised.
Good experience. I recommend. All my parcels arrived to the final destination. Since couriers till the delivery, no issues raised.
