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Shipping & Courier Delivery to Gibraltar
Sending a parcel to the Rock means crossing a border and clearing customs. Here's how it works — and the stress-free way to get anything to Gibraltar.
Last updated: 7 September 2026 · by the Delivery.gi team
Getting a parcel to Gibraltar isn't like posting one across the UK or Spain. Gibraltar sits outside both the EU customs union and the UK, so every item that arrives is an import that has to clear Gibraltar customs. That's what causes the delays, the surprise charges and the "sorry, we don't ship there" messages at checkout. Here's how the options really compare — and how to skip the hassle entirely.
Key takeaways
- You can ship to Gibraltar by post, courier or road freight — but every parcel must clear customs.
- Gibraltar has no VAT, but a transaction tax applies to imported goods and parcels can be held until it's paid.
- Standard post is cheapest but slow; couriers are faster; pallets and freight are quoted individually.
- If you're buying from a UK or Spanish shop, Delivery.gi buys it, imports it, clears customs and delivers it — one all-in price, nothing extra on arrival.
Can you ship a parcel to Gibraltar?
Yes — Gibraltar is well served. Royal Mail from the UK, Correos from Spain, the big international couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx) and road-freight hauliers all reach Gibraltar (postcode GX11 1AA). The complication isn't getting a parcel to the border — it's getting it across it:
- Every parcel is treated as an import and must clear Gibraltar customs.
- Many UK and Spanish retailers simply won't ship to Gibraltar, or charge a lot when they do.
- Parcels can be held at customs until the transaction tax and paperwork are sorted.
So the real question isn't "can I?" — it's "what's the least painful way?" That depends on what you're sending and why.
Your options for shipping to Gibraltar
There are four common routes. Each suits a different situation:
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard post (Royal Mail / Correos) | Small, low-value personal parcels | Slow; limited tracking; can sit at customs |
| Express courier (DHL, UPS, FedEx) | Valuable or urgent items | Pricey; you still handle the tax & paperwork |
| Road freight / pallet | Furniture, appliances, bulk & cargo | Quoted individually; you arrange collection |
| Buy-&-bring service (Delivery.gi) | Anything you're buying from a UK/Spanish shop | — product, transport & customs in one price |
If you already have a personal parcel to send — say, to family on the Rock — a tracked courier is usually your route. But if what you actually want is to buy something from a shop that won't deliver to Gibraltar, that's exactly what we do.
The easy way: buy it, we bring it
Delivery.gi takes the whole cross-border problem off your hands. Instead of paying a retailer, then a courier, then customs, then arranging local delivery — you get one price and one point of contact:
- Tell us what you want — message us on WhatsApp with the item (a link, a name, or a photo) and where it's from. For Amazon, use our self-service shop.
- Get an all-in quote — a single price covering the product, transport, tax and customs.
- Pay securely — by card or bank transfer, in £ or €.
- We buy, import & deliver — we purchase it, bring it across, clear Gibraltar customs, and deliver to your door (or hold it for free collection).
No "we don't ship there" messages, no customs forms, no surprise charges when it lands. We buy from almost any UK or Spanish store — Amazon, IKEA, Argos, Zara and hundreds more.
Message us what you need on WhatsAppCustoms, tax & VAT explained
This is the part that trips most people up. In short:
- No VAT. Gibraltar doesn't charge VAT, so you're not paying the 20–21% you would in the UK or Spain.
- But a transaction tax applies. Gibraltar charges a transaction tax on goods imported into the territory (the rate varies by category of goods). It's charged on the value of the goods when they enter Gibraltar.
- Parcels can be held. Until the transaction tax and paperwork are cleared, customs can hold a parcel — which is where the delays come from.
When you ship it yourself, that clearance and cost is on you. When you order through Delivery.gi, the transaction tax and clearance are handled and included in your quote — you see the full landed price before you pay, and there's nothing extra on the doorstep.
How much does it cost?
Ballpark figures for sending to Gibraltar, before any transaction tax:
| Method | Typical cost | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Small tracked postal parcel | ~£5–£15 | 1–2 weeks |
| Express courier (DHL/UPS/FedEx) | ~£15–£40+ | A few days |
| Pallet / freight | Quoted by size & weight | Varies |
| Delivery.gi (buy & bring) | Item price + service fee, customs included | Usually a few days |
With Delivery.gi you pay the product price plus a service fee, and collection in Gibraltar is free or home delivery starts at £5 (bulky items quoted to your door). Everything — product, transport and customs — is confirmed in one quote up front.
Shipping from the UK vs from Spain
Both work, and we handle both:
- From the UK — great for UK-only retailers (Argos, John Lewis, Next, Marks & Spencer). Goods travel down through Spain to the border, so plan for a little more transit time.
- From Spain — fastest for anything bought in Spain or from Spanish/EU stores (IKEA Málaga, SKLUM, El Corte Inglés, Leroy Merlin). The goods only have a short hop to the Gibraltar border.
Whichever side your item is coming from, we buy it, consolidate it, clear it and bring it across — you just tell us what you want.
Frequently asked questions
Can you send a parcel to Gibraltar?
Yes — by post, courier or road freight. The catch is customs: Gibraltar is outside the EU and UK, so every parcel is an import. Delivery.gi handles the whole thing when you're buying from a UK or Spanish shop.
How much does it cost to send a parcel to Gibraltar?
A small postal parcel is a few pounds; express courier is usually £15–£40+; pallets and freight are quoted individually. Budget for Gibraltar's transaction tax too. Delivery.gi gives you one all-in price with customs included.
Does Royal Mail or Correos deliver to Gibraltar?
Yes — both deliver to Gibraltar (GX11 1AA) as an international destination. It can be slow and larger parcels may be held for customs. For valuable or urgent items, a courier or managed service is more reliable.
Do I pay customs or tax on parcels to Gibraltar?
Often yes. There's no VAT in Gibraltar, but a transaction tax applies to imported goods and parcels can be held until it's paid. With Delivery.gi, the transaction tax and clearance are handled and included in your quote.
What's the cheapest way to ship to Gibraltar?
For small, low-value items, tracked post is cheapest but slowest. For anything valuable, bulky or urgent — or anything you're buying from a shop — a consolidated buy-&-bring service like Delivery.gi is usually simpler and better value.
Can you ship large items, pallets or freight to Gibraltar?
Yes — furniture, appliances, pallets and cargo all reach Gibraltar by road freight and are quoted individually. Delivery.gi can buy and bring bulky items from UK and Spanish retailers, customs included, to your door.