Parcel Forwarding Service From UK to Ireland.
Use a free UK address to buy from British retailers that skip Ireland or add steep delivery fees, and we bring the parcels to your door in Dublin, Cork, Galway or anywhere else in the Republic. A 1 kg parcel ships from £24.25.
British retailers that do not ship to Ireland
How Does UK to Ireland Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free UK address
Sign up in under a minute to get your own address at the Manchester warehouse. A personal suite code links every delivery to your account.
Shop UK stores
Give the Atvido address when you check out on a UK site. This works for the shops that ended Irish delivery when Brexit added customs.
We receive & consolidate
We take photos of each parcel, keep it for 30 days without charge, and can group several orders into one box before dispatch.
We ship to Ireland
Royal Mail, DPD, UPS and FedEx are available, all with tracking and optional insurance. Irish addresses are usually reached within a week.
Calculate the cost of shipping from UK to Ireland
Shipping prices from the UK to Ireland
Rates for a 1 kg parcel leaving our Manchester warehouse, checked in September 2026.
| Courier | Service | Delivery time | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail | International Tracked | 3–5 working days | £24.25 |
| DPD | Ireland | 2–4 working days | £24.70 |
| UPS | Standard | 4–6 working days | £28.70 |
| UPS | Express Saver | 2–4 working days | £31.64 |
| FedEx | World Express | 1–2 working days | £54.14 |
Real people handle your parcels
Every order bound for Ireland is received, checked, photographed and packed by Atvido staff in Manchester. When something looks off, one of them gets in touch with you rather than an automated system.
- A photo taken of each arrival
- Orders combined by our packers
- Support staff who reply quickly
Customs & import duties in Ireland
Irish VAT on every parcel
Great Britain is outside the EU, so Irish VAT at 23% is charged on the goods and the shipping cost of every parcel, however small. Books and children's clothing and footwear remain at 0%.
Duty can apply below €150
The EU ended the €150 duty exemption on 1 July 2026, so low-value parcels are no longer automatically duty-free. Goods made in the UK can still pass at 0% under the EU–UK trade agreement if the seller states their origin; non-UK goods pay the usual EU tariff.
Estimate before you buy
Check the free duty calculator before ordering to see what the parcel will cost in total once it lands.
Duty calculatorThese rules cover the Republic of Ireland only. Parcels to Northern Ireland count as UK domestic mail, so no customs or import VAT applies. All figures are estimates, and the duty calculator gives an exact amount before you buy.
What imports really cost in Ireland?
Calculated with Irish VAT at 23% and the EU duty rate for each product type, on the value of goods plus shipping.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (23%) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | €110 + €20 | €0 | €29.90 | €159.90 |
| Laptop | €999 + €25 | €0 | €235.52 | €1,259.52 |
| Skincare set | €60 + €15 | €0 | €17.25 | €92.25 |
| Designer jeans | €200 + €20 | €24 | €56.12 | €300.12 |
Sample figures. The real rate is set by the product's customs classification. Estimate your own item →
Popular UK stores Irish shoppers use Atvido for
Fashion
- ASOS
- Next
- Marks & Spencer
- John Lewis
- Burberry
- Selfridges
Electronics
- Amazon UK
- Argos
- Currys
- AO.com
- eBay UK
- Richer Sounds
Beauty & health
- Boots
- Superdrug
- Lookfantastic
- Cult Beauty
- The Body Shop
- Holland & Barrett
Toys & collectibles
- Hamleys
- LEGO UK
- Games Workshop
- HMV
- Disney Store UK
- Vinted
What cannot be shipped from UK to Ireland?
Irish Revenue and EU law restrict certain goods. These come up most often:
- Illegal drugs and controlled medicines
- Firearms, ammunition and offensive weapons
- Fake branded products
- Meat and dairy products sent from Great Britain
- Lithium batteries packed on their own, aerosols, fuels
- Electrical goods without a CE mark
Ask our support team about any item you are unsure of before you place the order.
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.”
Aggelos · GreeceSmooth and fast
“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”
RyanFrequently asked questions
What is UK to Ireland parcel forwarding?
It gives you a UK delivery address at our Manchester warehouse. British stores ship your order there like any local delivery, and we then send it to you in Ireland. That brings back the shops that refuse Irish addresses or charge a lot to deliver to them.
Is UK to Ireland parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. Using a forwarder is legal and common, and a parcel from Britain to Ireland simply goes through customs as a declared import. As with any company, base your decision on independent reviews, not on what the provider says about itself.
What is the best way of shipping from the UK to Ireland?
Royal Mail International Tracked (£24.25) and DPD Ireland (£24.70) are the cheapest options for most parcels. FedEx World Express is the fastest, at 1 to 2 working days. The calculator above prices each service for your weight and size.
How long does UK to Ireland shipping take?
Door-to-door time is two to seven days. FedEx World Express takes 1 to 2 working days, DPD and UPS Express Saver 2 to 4, and Royal Mail or UPS Standard 3 to 6. The estimate appears before payment.
Will I pay customs fees on parcels from the UK to Ireland?
Generally yes. Irish VAT at 23% applies to the goods and shipping on every parcel from Great Britain. Since July 2026 parcels under €150 can also carry duty, while UK-made goods with proof of origin remain duty-free. Books and children's clothes and shoes stay at 0% VAT.
How much does UK to Ireland parcel forwarding cost?
The UK address costs nothing and there is no subscription. You pay when a parcel ships, from £24.25 for 1 kg, plus £2 + VAT if we combine several orders. Storage is free for 30 days.
Can I combine several UK orders into one parcel?
Yes, and this is where Irish customers save most. We keep your parcels for 30 days at no cost, pack them into one shipment, and you pay one delivery fee and one round of customs charges instead of four.
Which UK stores can I shop from Ireland?
Any retailer that ships within the UK: ASOS, Next, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Boots, Superdrug and many more, including those that stopped Irish delivery after Brexit. If your Irish card is declined, Buy For Me lets us complete the purchase.
What duty rates apply to UK parcels in Ireland?
For goods above €150, clothing is usually 12%, footwear 8% to 17%, and most computers and phones 0% under the EU information technology rules. Smaller parcels have not been exempt since July 2026. The duty calculator applies the correct rate per category.
Which couriers deliver from the UK to Ireland?
Royal Mail, DPD, UPS and FedEx all deliver from the UK to Ireland. The calculator shows live prices and delivery dates for each, so you can decide what matters more, cost or speed.
What if a UK store will not accept my Irish card?
Certain UK stores refuse cards issued outside the UK. Send us the order details through Buy For Me, we pay using our own UK card, and the items are forwarded to you like any other parcel.
Before you order
Shipping cost calculator
Get live Royal Mail, DPD, UPS and FedEx prices to Ireland for your parcel.
Check pricesImport duty calculator
Estimate Irish VAT and any EU duty per product category before buying.
Estimate dutiesAll destinations
View the full list of countries we ship to from the US, UK and Germany.
Browse countriesStart shopping the UK from Ireland
Free UK address, 30 seconds to sign up, no hidden fees.
Sign Up FREE