Angola is located in South-West Africa and is a former Portugese colony which gained its independence in 1975. The country has a long history of inner conflict with a civil war ending in 2002. Since the war ended the country has experienced peace and the economy is continuing to grow, at one of the highest rates of growth experienced in Africa.
This vast economic growth has meant that infrastructure in the country is rapidly improving, making parcel delivery to Angola easy, quick and cost effective. Historically UK companies have been involved with the oil and gas sectors in Angola, however, in the past 5 years, more businesses have expanded from the UK into Angola, meaning the demand for cheap parcel delivery to Angola as well as cheap courier to Angola is required now more than ever.
The Republic of Angola shares its borders with Zambia, Namibia and the Congo. Most of the country’s income is sourced from its rich natural resources which include: gold, diamonds and copper. There has been a rise in the number of FTSE 100 companies operating in Angola and the country is beginning to export more of its products to the UK. This has led to an increase in courier services and cheap courier services to Angola in competition with one another in order to provide you with the cheapest parcel delivery to Angola. In addition to this and the increase in export it is now easier than ever for cheap shipping to Angola be accessed, allowing you to send the parcel that you want at a fraction of the cost.
There is a growing community of expats in the country who are all looking for delivery of their home comforts and essential items such as clothes and shoes. If you have relatives or friends looking for UK items, our couriers have vast experience in sending these everyday items. There are also many online shops which will allow for a courier to collect from their warehouse directly for parcel delivery UK to Angola.
Parcel Delivery To Angola
The couriers here at Parcel Delivery are known for the fantastic services they offer for Angola parcel delivery. Delivery times are usually between 3 and 5 days, however this can vary based on a number of factors. Different couriers will offer different time scales but our website will give you an accurate estimate based on your pick up address and delivery address, providing you with cheap parcel delivery to Angola with every search.
The internet is full of individual couriers offering the best of cheap courier to Angola as well as outstanding parcel delivery to Angola from UK, all making claims to be the cheapest. We know how difficult and time consuming it can become searching for cheap delivery to Angola and comparing the best prices and quickest delivery times. We are experts in bringing all of the prices and options together in a simple to use website, designed to make your search quick and easy.
The most popular place to send a parcel to is the capital Luanda, this is also the quickest place to deliver. If you are sending to a more remote location the delivery time could take roughly 1 week. Other popular parcel delivery locations include the cities of Huambo, Lubito, N’dalatando, Kuito, Lubango and Benguela. Although the road networks are not as developed as some countries there are three railway lines and surprisingly over 200 airports, which provide a fast delivery service across the country. This means parcel delivery to Angola from UK is easier than ever.
The couriers we work with will provide you with the very best of cheap courier services to Angola and our parcel delivery service will provide you with full tracking details so you can follow your parcel from collection right through to drop off in Angola. If you would like to keep the recipient updated with the parcel’s progress, simply send them the tracking details and they will be able to follow their parcel’s journey. This will give you the peace of mind that your parcel has arrived safely and also gives both you and the recipient a great delivery estimate.
Delivery Prices To Send A Parcel To Angola
We ship such a high volume of parcels through the couriers we advertise, that they give us fantastic savings to pass on to you, which allows us to offer you cheap parcel delivery to Angola. Prices tend to start at around £30.00 for a drop off service with a delivery timescale of around 4 days.
If you are looking for the cheapest parcel delivery to Angola all you need to do is enter the parcel’s weight and dimensions into our comparison calculator. We will then look at the most recent rates and shipment times, to let you know the very best deal available for your shipment when arranging parcel delivery to Angola. With our easy to use price comparison site it is now easier than ever to find cheap shipping to Angola suit you!
We can offer cheap parcel delivery to Angola for both personal packages and business parcels. There is no need to be able to fill large shipping containers or guarantee to send a certain number of packages on a regular basis when you pick one of our couriers. We offer preferential rates with no hidden obligations – if it is just one parcel you would like to send, you can still benefit from an excellent price, making sure you get the most of cheap delivery to Angola.
Useful Information When Sending A Parcel To Angola
Parcel delivery UK to Angola will need to pass through customs clearance, as the country is outside of the European Union. It does not benefit from the free movement of goods trade agreements. This means there could be related customs charges to be paid. If the items are of a significant value of over $400, the Angolan customs are able to value the items themselves, which could mean a higher customs charge. Please bear this in mind when arranging to send a parcel to Angola, so you are not left with any unexpected surprises.
There are some items which are strictly prohibited for import into the country when travelling through parcel delivery UK to Angola. These include: weapons, explosives, knives, ammunition, plants and their materials, swine meat and by-products of swine origin, live poultry or eggs from Asia or Europe. HM Revenue and Customs will be able to provide you with the most recent restricted items list. If you have any items which you think may be restricted, then it is worth double checking as the authorities will check, and you will not receive a refund on your parcel delivery to Angola from UK.
If you do have any queries, the Angolan Customs Authority will be able to provide you with advice and any up-to-date guidelines. All of our couriers will provide you with the necessary customs clearing documents you will need for the parcel. You will need to include the parcel’s contents and its estimated value. As the parcel is being sent to a country outside the European Union, you will also need to send a commercial invoice or pro-forma invoice. Our couriers are highly experienced in international deliveries and know exactly how to send a parcel to Angola through customs without any unnecessary setbacks at the border. If you have any queries about how the customs process works, HM Revenue and Customs can offer great advice.
Parcels are very easy to correctly label: all you need to put on the parcel is a house number, street name, and town or city name, all of which need to be written centrally on the parcel. If you are sending to a very remote location when arranging Angola parcel delivery, then adding the co-ordinates of the receiving address can help your courier find the address on a map. The country does not use postcodes so adding co-ordinates can help give the courier increased accuracy for the address. If possible, a phone number for the recipient can help the courier. This way, if there is any difficulty finding the address, the courier can call the recipient and ask for directions.
If you’re looking to find the cheapest parcel delivery to Angola service, then you’re in the right place. We can provide you with the UK’s best couriers who are all able to offer affordable prices while providing you with the best services, at all times. Quick, efficient and reliable, send parcel to Angola with us today!
