Send a parcel to Sao Tome and Principe
Delivery zone 12
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Shipping from the UK to Sao Tome and Principe
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Sao Tome and Principe is in Delivery Zone 12.
Our parcel delivery services
| Service | Area | Delivery (Working Days) | PO Box | Max Weight | Max Length | Length & Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| globalpriority ROW | AREA 1 | 5 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalpriority ROW | AREA 2 | 6 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
Important information for senders
Customs, Prohibitions and Restrictions
- Exporting to Sao Tome & Principe requires customs paperwork for most items
- In order to check that your items are not prohibited or restricted, please check our dedicated page here
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 Sao Tome & Principe can be found here
- Typical Non-Working Days in Sao Tome & Principe are: Saturday and Sunday
Postcode Areas (globalpriority ROW)
- Sao Tome & Principe currently has two delivery speed areas
- Sao Tome (Capital)
- Remainder of Sao Tome and Principe
Additional information (globalpriority ROW)
High Level Standard Offered By Sao Tome Post (Correos)
| Delivery Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Delivery to Home / Business | Yes / Yes |
| Delivery to PO Box | No |
| Delivery to Post Office | Yes |
| How many delivery attempts as standard? | 3 |
| If unsuccessful delivery, is notification left with recipient? | No |
| How many days is the parcel held before returned? | Not Set |
| What days does Correos typically deliver on? | Not Set |
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
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