How to send a package to Nigeria?
Are you a company or an individual
and you send parcels or documents to Nigeria?
On Expedismart.ch, Switzerland’s first shipment comparison service, you can book professional carriers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT or Aramex online for a low price and a fast service. Do you regularly or occasionally send goods or documents to Nigeria as a Swiss SME or as a private individual? Open a free account in one minute and book your shipment. Benefit from discounts up to 70% on the public price thanks to the agreements we have negotiated with our partner carriers, DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT and Aramex.
Customs formalities for Nigeria
Required documents
To send a parcel from Switzerland to Nigeria, attach the proforma invoice (automatically generated by Expedismart.ch). The proforma invoice tells customs what your parcel contains. If the goods are sold in Nigeria, a commercial invoice must be submitted, which you can either issue yourself or fill in automatically on the website. For valuable goods you can take out goods insurance.
Compare and send a parcel from Switzerland to Nigeria at the best price with just a few clicks. Choose the carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Aramex, or TNT) who will collect the document or parcel from your home and deliver it safely to Nigeria.
Important information to include in your proforma or commercial invoice for a shipment to Nigeria
- The full and correct address of the recipient and the sender (included email address and phone number)
- You must precisely describe the contents of your package and its value in CHF
- Across most of Nigeria, delivery is only to a post office
- Sign and date the proforma or commercial invoice
- Write the proforma invoice for Nigeria in English or in the local language
CHECK-LIST
- Full address
- Proforma document
- Customs declaration
- No banned goods
Delivery of goods in Nigeria?
Customs tariffs
The import taxes for a particular country depends on the local GST and VAT, as well as the item category and the declared value. Customs duties and taxes for Nigeria are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as the shipping costs.
What is prohibited for import into Nigeria?
Make sure that you do not import prohibited goods to Nigeria. This list varies depending on the carrier (FedEx, UPS, TNT, DHL or Aramex).
- Poultry, beef, and pork
- Vegetable oils and fats
- Cane sugar
- Cocoa butter, powder, and cake
- Spaghetti and pasta
- Fruit juice in retail packs
- Some medication (Paracetamol, Aspirin, …)
- Pharmaceutical waste
- Mosquito repellent coils
- Soaps and detergents
- Plastic domestic articles
- Telephone recharge cards and vouchers
- Footwear, bags, and suitcases
- Used tires
- Weapons
*This list may change and be modified by the country of destination. For the latest information regarding prohibited goods please visit the Nigerian customs website.
Making express shipments to Nigeria
Fragile goods
If you are shipping items that can break easily, make sure to use enough cushioning material such as newspaper, bubble wrap or foam. You can follow our guide on how to pack goods properly.
Delivery times
On Expedismart.ch you benefit from easy and fast shipping. However, depending on the shipment, customs clearance may take longer.
Pick-ups and deliveries in Nigeria
Festive days
The post of Nigeria delivers from Monday to Friday. Non-working days include weekends and public holidays. On these days, you may experience delays in your shipments.
- January 1st: New Year
- April 2nd: Good Friday
- April 5: Easter Monday
- May 1st: Labour day
- May 13: Id el Fitri (End of Ramadan)
- May 27: International Children’s day
- June 12: Democracy day
- July 20: Id el Kabir (Feast of Sacrifice)
- July 21: Id el Kabir holiday
- October 1st: National day
- October 19: Eid-El-Maulud (The Prophet’s Birthday)
- December 25: Christmas day
- December 26: Boxing day
Tracking of express parcels to Nigeria
Track your shipment
Track your shipment to Nigeria with Expedismart.ch.
Do not hesitate to contact us here if you have any questions.
