Send a parcel to Pakistan

Delivery zone 12

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Shipping from the UK to Pakistan

When you send a parcel abroad, you need an international courier you can trust.

We can help make the process easier by guiding you through the restrictions, customs charges and drop off options for each and every country.

You can choose to book online, by phone or in person and we will collect from your door or you can drop off at any of our depots and over 11,000 Post Office® branches across the country. Our range of international services offer the perfect balance of speed and price for every parcel delivery and most services even include insurance as standard. When it comes to parcel delivery, we deliver.

Pakistan is in Delivery Zone 12.

Understand delivery zones

Our parcel delivery services 

Service Area Delivery (Working Days) PO Box Max Weight Max Length Length & Girth
globalexpress Documents From 3 days No 30kg 1.5m 3m
globalexpress Packages From 3 days No 30kg 1.5m 3m
globalpriority ROW AREA 1 6 days Yes 30kg 1.5m 3m
globalpriority ROW AREA 2 7 days Yes 30kg 1.5m 3m
globalpriority ROW AREA 3 8 days Yes 30kg 1.5m 3m

Important information for senders

 

Customs, Prohibitions and Restrictions

  • In addition, certificates of origin are often required if the goods are to be processed in Pakistan. 
  • Import licences are needed for most types of goods, and are usually valid for 12 months. 
  • Goods of Israeli origin may not be imported. 
  • Some chemicals require certificates of analysis, and should show a full description and batch code. 
  • Second hand clothes need a fumigation certificate. 
  • Foodstuffs must have at least half shelf life at time of importation. 
  • Any goods (such as textiles) sold by the piece or length must have accurate measurements on the commercial invoice. 
  • Meat for human consumption will require a halal certificate 
  • Mobile Phones are prohibited 
  • In order to check that your items are not prohibited or restricted, please check our dedicated page here 
  • Should you require specific customs advice and the latest rules please visit the Pakistan customs website  

This is for information only and should not be considered to have legal basis. Where doubt exists appropriate legal advice should be sought.

 

Bank Holidays & Non-Working Days

  • Bank Holidays for this year in Pakistan can be found here 
  • Typical Non-Working Days in Pakistan is: Sunday

Postcode Areas (globalpriority ROW)

  • Pakistan is currently split into three delivery speed areas - please refer to the attached PDF for specific details 

    PK Postcodes Aug19 v1 241224.pdf (PDF 2.4 mb) 

 

Additional information (globalpriority ROW) 

High Level Standard Offered By Pakistan Post
Delivery Aspect Details
Delivery to Home / Business Yes / Yes
Delivery to PO Box Yes
Delivery to Post Office No
How many delivery attempts as standard? 2
If unsuccessful delivery, is notification left with recipient? Yes
How many days is the parcel held before returned? Not Set
What days does Pakistan Post typically deliver on?  Mon - Sat

 

General Advice
  • In order to ensure a delivery on time, please ensure that your parcel has the full, correct address, an email address in the correct format and a mobile or landline number for the intended recipient. This will help the delivery partner to ensure the parcel is delivered correct first time. This should be clearly marked on the parcel.   
  • Timescales shown above do not include delays caused by destination country customs processes. Please be aware that customs could add additional time to your parcel delivery. 

 

Product Specific Advice
  • The definition of 'working days' and other important information can be found here

 

    globalexpress parcels

  • Used goods are prohibited 
  • Passports are prohibited 
  • Consignments exceeding 5 KG or 50 USD require consignees input to support clearance 
  • globalexpress transit times are based upon collection times, sender and recipient locations.