Sending a parcel to Sri Lanka
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Sri Lanka. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Sri Lanka arrives in 10–16 days (standard) or 5–8 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 100 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Sri Lanka
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Summary
A parcel to Sri Lanka arrives in 10–16 days (standard) or 5–8 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 100 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
- Region
- asia
- EU
- No
- Currency
- LKR
- Standard delivery
- 10–16 days
- Express delivery
- 5–8 days
- Customs duty from
- 100 €
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Sri Lanka
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 230 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
 FedEx Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 212 € | Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days) | Detailsarrow_forward |
 UPS Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 202 € | Worldwide coverage in 220+ countries · UPS Saver express service (1–3 days outside EU) | Detailsarrow_forward |
 Česká pošta Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 3–5 days | 83 € | Pokrývá celý svět · Nejlevnější pro zásilky nad 2 kg mimo EU | Detailsarrow_forward |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Sri Lanka
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 36 € | 76 € |
| 5 kg | 56 € | 115 € |
| 10 kg | 92 € | 175 € |
| 20 kg | 158 € | 300 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Sri Lanka charges 18% VAT (raised in 2024 from 15%) plus PAL (Ports and Airports Levy) and duty. The personal gift threshold is 15,000 LKR (~€45). Island nation — everything arrives by air via Colombo. Logistics are limited beyond Colombo.
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- Commercial invoice
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Sri Lanka.
- Weapons and ammunition
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Prescription medicines (without authorisation)
- Alcohol above the limit
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Sri Lanka.
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Why is the PAL levy charged on top of VAT?
PAL (Ports and Airports Levy) is a special Sri Lankan charge of 10%, collected when goods enter via ports or airports. It is payable on top of VAT (18%) and duty. For the recipient this means the real import burden is 25%+ of the parcel value.
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