
Sending a parcel to Portugal from the US? Parcel Monkey offers a shipping calculator comparison service that will help you find a shipping service that best suits your needs.
Using our shipping calculator, you can compare services including Light Packet (10-16 business days, from $27), EMS Parcel Post (14-21 business days, from $34), UPS Worldwide Saver (3 business days, from $51) and International Priority Express Drop Off (5-6 business days, from $98), so you can find the service that best suits your needs.
Portugal postcodes have seven digits separated by a dash, so it's important to address postage to Portugal correctly to make sure your shipment doesn't get lost. It's also a good idea to write the Portuguese address in capitals.
Check out the Universal Postal Union's guide for more on how to address a package to Portugal.
MR. JOÃO SILVA
AVENIDA DA LIBERDADE 110, 3º ESQ
1250-146 LISBOA
PORTUGAL
Be careful when sending toys and games that contain copper sulfate, items with a flexible metal blade, and erasers designed to look like food - these all need special care when shipping to Portugal.
Chocolate and other products containing artificial sweetener are forbidden, and watches or jewellery containing precious metals will need insurance and hallmarking. As Portugal is in the EU, shipments sent there typically need no additional customs documents.
The following items are restricted or prohibited from import/export to Portugal:
Chocolate with artificial sweetener
Watches/jewelry with precious metals
Natural pearls
Precious stones
Antiques
Asbestos
Furs
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, so if in doubt please contact our customer support team before you book your delivery.

You can send a package from the US to Portugal from as little as $24.17 when you book online with Parcel Monkey. Simply get a quote through our shipping calculator to compare prices from a range of couriers.
Delivery times from the US to Portugal can vary between 3 business days for a standard or express service to 14-21 for an economy service. Generally you'll pay less for services with longer delivery times.
Portugal uses a distinctive 7-digit postcode format separated by a dash (e.g. 1250-146), and it's recommended to write the address in capitals. You can find more information here before filling out your label to make sure your parcel arrives without delay.