Package Forwarding Service From Germany to Australia.
Get a free German shipping address, shop the German and EU stores that do not deliver to Australia, and we forward your packages to your door in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or anywhere else in the country — with your orders combined into one shipment.
Shop the German stores that do not deliver to Australia
How Does Germany to Australia Package Forwarding Work?
Get your free German address
Sign up in 30 seconds and receive a personal shipping address at our Frankfurt warehouse with your own suite number. No documents, no monthly fee.
Shop German stores
Use your Atvido address at checkout in any German or EU store — including the many that will not ship to Australia or refuse an Australian card.
We receive & consolidate
We photograph every parcel, store it free for 30 days and combine your orders into one optimised shipment.
We ship to Australia
We photograph and combine your orders, then send them on to your Australian address with tracking and insurance options.

Real people handle your parcels
Your order is received, checked, photographed and packed by our own warehouse team before it travels to Australia. No black box, no automated shrug — if something looks wrong, a person tells you.
- Every parcel photographed on arrival
- Repacked and consolidated by hand
- Support answers in your language, fast
Customs & import duties in Australia
Nothing at the border under A$1,000
Packages valued at A$1,000 or less — roughly €600 — clear without customs duty or border charges, which covers most ordinary orders. It is one of the highest thresholds anywhere and makes this a simpler route than shipping into Canada or the US.
Above A$1,000: duty, GST and a processing charge
Once a package is worth more than A$1,000 the Australian Border Force collects customs duty — commonly 5%, with most computers and phones at 0% — plus 10% GST on the goods, shipping and duty together, and an import processing charge. There is no EU–Australia trade agreement in force, so the standard tariff applies.
Estimate before you buy
Use our free duty calculator to see the full landed cost — no surprises at delivery.
Duty calculatorUnder the threshold, GST is normally collected by the seller at checkout under Australia’s low-value imported goods rules rather than at the border, so a package arriving with nothing to pay is the usual outcome. Rates depend on the exact product classification, so treat these figures as an estimate rather than a quote.
What imports really cost in Australia?
Worked examples against the A$1,000 threshold, using 5% customs duty as a typical rate above it (most computing gear is 0%) and GST at 10%. Australian customs assesses in dollars at the exchange rate on the day.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (10% GST) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare set (under A$1,000) | €60 | €0 | €0 | €60 |
| Sneakers (under A$1,000) | €110 | €0 | €0 | €110 |
| Designer coat | €700 | €35.00 | €73.50 | €808.50 |
| Laptop | €999 | €0 | €99.90 | €1,098.90 |
Estimates for illustration — exact rates depend on the product category. Estimate your own item →
Popular German stores Australian shoppers use Atvido for
Fashion
- Zalando
- About You
- Breuninger
- OTTO
- Bonprix
- s.Oliver
Electronics
- Amazon.de
- MediaMarkt
- Saturn
- Alternate
- Conrad
- eBay.de
Beauty & health
- Douglas
- DM
- Rossmann
- Flaconi
- Notino
- Tchibo
Toys & collectibles
- LEGO DE
- Müller
- Thalia
- Idealo
- Galeria
- Vinted
What cannot be shipped from Germany to Australia?
Customs authorities restrict or prohibit certain goods. The most common:
- Narcotics and controlled substances
- Firearms, weapons and ammunition
- Counterfeit goods and replicas
- Perishable food without certificates
- Flammable liquids, aerosols and batteries shipped loose
- Electronics without required safety marking (e.g. CE)
Unsure about an item? Ask our support before you buy — a real person replies fast.
What our customers say
A great choice!
“A very reliable, very fast company with great prices — the communication is excellent, too! It is always a great pleasure dealing with Atvido.”
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“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”
R RyanFrequently asked questions
What is Germany to Australia package forwarding?
You get a real German address at our Frankfurt warehouse, use it at checkout in any German or EU store, and we forward the package on to your address in Australia. To the shop it is an ordinary domestic delivery, which opens up the European retailers that will not ship this far.
Is Germany to Australia package forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a completely normal, legal service used by millions of shoppers, and your package is declared to Australian customs like any other import. As with any provider, check independent reviews rather than relying on a company’s own claims.
Will I pay customs duty on packages from Germany to Australia?
Usually not. Packages worth A$1,000 or less — about €600 — clear without customs duty or border charges, and that covers most ordinary orders. Above A$1,000 the Border Force collects duty (commonly 5%, 0% on most computing gear), 10% GST and an import processing charge.
How much does Germany to Australia package forwarding cost?
The German address itself is free, with no subscription, and storage is free for the first 30 days. Shipping on this route is quoted per parcel rather than from a fixed table, because the price depends on weight, size and the service you choose — sign up and we will quote your actual package.
Which German stores can I shop from Australia?
Any store that delivers within Germany: Amazon.de, Zalando, OTTO, MediaMarkt, Douglas, Breuninger and thousands more, often with European stock, sizing and pricing you cannot get locally. If a store will not take your Australian card, our Buy For Me service can buy the items for you.
Can I combine several German orders into one package?
Yes, and on the longest route we run it matters most. Air freight to Australia is the dominant cost, so paying it once instead of several times saves far more than any duty you might avoid by splitting — and only the amount above A$1,000 attracts charges at all. We hold parcels free for 30 days.
Do I get a German VAT refund when shipping to Australia?
German shops charge 19% VAT at checkout. Goods genuinely exported outside the EU can be zero-rated, but the refund is the retailer’s to give and most online shops do not operate a scheme for forwarded orders. Treat the VAT you pay at checkout as part of the price unless the store says otherwise.
How long does Germany to Australia shipping take?
It is a long-haul route, so allow more time than a European delivery: typically under a fortnight with an express service and longer with economy air. Because this route is quoted per parcel, you will see the services and their delivery estimates before you pay.
Is there an EU to Australia trade agreement?
Not one in force. Negotiations between the EU and Australia have not concluded, so there is no preferential rate for EU-made goods the way CETA gives one in Canada. In practice it rarely matters, because duty only starts above A$1,000.
What cannot be shipped from Germany to Australia?
The usual air freight restrictions apply, and Australia is stricter than most on biosecurity: no food, seeds, plant or animal products, alongside the normal bans on batteries outside their device, aerosols and flammable liquids. If you are unsure about an item, ask us before you buy it.
What if a German store will not accept my Australian card?
Plenty of German retailers only accept EU-issued cards or want a German billing address. Our Buy For Me service solves that: tell us what you want, we purchase it on your behalf with our own local payment details, then forward it to you like any other order.
Before you order
Buy For Me service
German checkout refusing your Australian card? We buy the item for you and forward it on.
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