How to send a package to Ireland?
Are you a company or an individual
and you send parcels or documents to Ireland?
At Expedismart.ch you benefit from a high-quality service.
You can open a new customer account with just a few clicks. We also offer you a quick and easy service at the best prices, which you can book with our partner forwarders such as FedEx, UPS, TNT and Aramex.
Customs formalities for Ireland
Required documents
When sending a parcel from Switzerland to Ireland, please enclose the proforma invoice that is automatically generated by Expedismart.ch. This document provides Irish customs with all relevant information about the contents of the parcel. However, if the goods are resold after arrival in Ireland, a commercial invoice must be enclosed. You can generate this yourself or via our website. For more valuable items, it is advisable to take out insurance.
Compare the service and the price to Ireland, on our website. Here you can select the carrier (such as FedEx, DHL, Aramex or TNT) that will collect your package at your chosen time and deliver it safely to Ireland.
Relevant information for the pro forma or commercial invoice
- Address of the consignee and sender (including email and telephone number)
- Contents of the package and value
- Signature and date
- Please complete the documents in the Irish or in English
CHECK-LIST
- Full address
- Proforma document
- Customs declaration
- No banned goods
Delivery of goods in Ireland?
Customs tariffs
Import duties in the destination country are based on the local goods and services tax and VAT. In addition, the category of the shipment as well as its declared value play a role.
A number of goods are banned or restricted from import and export in Ireland.
Make sure you are not sending banned items to Ireland. The list may vary depending on the carrier (FedEx, DHL, UPS, TNT or Aramex).
- Illegal or dangerous drugs
- Indecent or obscene goods
- Certain foodstuffs, especially meat, milk, fish or products thereof
- Products of endangered species
- Protected objects of international heritage
- Medicines
- Firearms, weapons, fireworks or explosives
- Animals: cats. dogs, fish, birds or plants
* This list can be modified by the destination country. Find more information on the Irish Government website.
If you are unsure whether your goods fall into the prohibited category, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email. We will be happy to provide you with the information you are looking for.
Making express shipments to Ireland
Fragile goods
When sending fragile items, we recommend using enough cushioning material. Here you will find our tips for careful packing.
Delivery times
In Ireland, mail is delivered to all households during the day. However, this does not include weekends and public holidays.
In Ireland, mail is delivered to all households during the day. However, this does not include weekends and public holidays.
Pick-ups and deliveries in Ireland
Festive days
Please take these dates into account when planning a shipment:
- 1 Jan: New Year’s Day
- 17 Mar: Saint Patrick’s Day
- 2 Apr: Good Friday
- 5 Apr: Easter Monday
- 3 May: May Day
- 7 Jun: June Bank Holiday
- 2 Aug: August Bank Holiday
- 25 Oct: October Bank Holiday
- 25 Dec: Christmas Day
- 26 Dec: St Stephen’s Day
Tracking of express parcels to Ireland
Track your shipment
All tracking information can be found on our website.
If you have any questions, we will be happy to help. Get in touch with us using the contact form.
