Send a gift abroad

Package up a gift for a friend or loved one to send overseas with Evri for great prices and reliable service

Send gifts with international delivery

Today we are connected across the world in ways that never could have been imagined 100 years ago, and the parcel network is no exception. With Evri, sending gifts to friends or loved ones is quick, easy, and cheap, removing as many barriers as possible between boxing up your special something and it arriving at your special someone’s doorstep.

Our international courier service covers 200+ countries and territories across the world, making sending a parcel to the USA, or a quick delivery to France simple. You can check our list of countries and territories that we cover to find out more about our services.

We will be covering all of the information you need to know when sending your gift internationally, as well as ideas on some of the best gifts to send with us.

How do I send a gift internationally?

If you’ve already got your gift wrapped and ready, just follow these simple steps to get your parcel on its way:

Great gift ideas for sending in the post

Whether you know someone who has emigrated and misses home, or you’re a modern-day Magellan wanting to share a taste of the UK, choosing a gift that’s native to this country will make your gesture truly unique and memorable. Here are just a few ideas for what you could send internationally with Evri:

Honor UK Mother’s Day with your parents abroad by sending a thoughtful gift

If you’ve got family overseas, then this could be the perfect opportunity to celebrate a beloved UK holiday with your mother by sending a gift today. While you might have missed the cut-off for sending an international parcel in time for Mother’s Day, it's never too late to show you’re thinking of your Mum. Drop off at a ParcelShop or Locker today to send a special something to your mother and remind them how much you mean to them.

An Evri Courier handing two parcels to a mother and child on their doorstep as they look gratefully towards the courier. Another child is playing with a ball and bat in the background.
A mother is sealing a parcel with the shipping label besides it ready to be attached. Her two children are sat playing cards on the sofa behind her

Packaging your gift for international transit

When sending a gift abroad, an important thing to consider when packaging it up is the customs process. Particularly for more expensive items, the customs team could open your parcel to inspect the contents before approving it for delivery, wrapping paper notwithstanding. To ensure that your gift remains a mystery and maintains the excitement when opening the parcel, we would advise using gift bags over wrapping paper. This way the agent can simply remove your gift from the bag to complete their inspection, then return it to how it was before repackaging it for its final destination.

For a comprehensive tutorial on how to wrap a parcel for shipping, look no further than our guide.

Country ParcelShop Standard Courier Collection
Australia £15.79 £15.99
USA £13.22 £13.42
Spain £8.33 £8.53
France £8.41 £8.61
Germany £8.20 £8.40
Ireland £8.39 £8.59

Sending a gift to another country is cheaper than you think

Check out the low prices for some of our top destinations.

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*Prices quoted are for a 1kg 20 x 20 x 15 tracked parcel delivery.

The limitations of sending a gift internationally

There are many items that you can send internationally with Evri, however we do have some rules on parcel contents, including prohibited items and items that we are unable to cover. See below some of the common gift items that would be prohibited or excluded from cover with Evri. Otherwise see our full list of restricted items for international travel.

Item Eligible to travel Eligible for cover
Item Clothes Eligible to travel Eligible for cover
Item Books Eligible to travel Eligible for cover
Item Ceramics/Figures/Figurines Eligible to travel Eligible for cover X
Item Ornaments Eligible to travel Eligible for cover X
Item Perfume Eligible to travel X Eligible for cover X
Item Food/Alcohol Eligible to travel X Eligible for cover X
Item Confectionary Eligible to travel X Eligible for cover X
A mother and her two children open up a parcel. They are sat cuddled up on a sofa in their living room.

Why send your gift with Evri

When you’re sending a gift overseas, you want a courier you can trust, and a courier that will take care of your parcel. Choose Evri to deliver your gift to take advantage of these amazing benefits:

  • Complete your customs form online – no need to print and attach it to your parcel!
  • Print parcel labels at home or for free in a ParcelShop
  • Regular tracking updates so you can keep up-to-date with the progress of your parcel
  • 24/7 live chat - speak to a real person on our international.evri.com website to answer your questions and help resolve any concerns.

Three easy ways to get your gift on the move

Choose from three simple methods of handing off your parcel so your friend or loved one can start to get excited about their incoming gift!

Customer inside a ParcelShop store, handing multiple parcels to store assistant, ready to be collected by Evri

Take your gift to a ParcelShop

Book online and drop at one of our 9,000+ ParcelShops or book in-store at selected Post Offices. Don’t have a way to print at home? Just get your postage label using our Print in ParcelShop device for free. We’ll take care of everything from there.

Customer holding parcel and standing outside at an Evri Locker, watching as their label prints out

Drop off your gift at a locker

We have 24/7 Lockers available in convenient locations across the UK for a quick delivery. Head to your nearest Locker, scan your barcode and place into a secure Locker, ready for collection.

A courier is handing a blue collection receipt to an older woman at her door. Blue Evri van visible in the background.

Arrange a Courier collection

Even for international delivery we offer door-to-door Courier service, so you don’t even need to leave your home or office send a parcel. Simply follow the link below to book a collection, and we’ll give you a one-hour window to pick up the parcel.

Frequently Asked Questions

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