Parcel Forwarding from the UK to Seychelles
Seychelles is one of the world's most beautiful island nations — and home to a significant community of British expatriates, retirees and long-stay residents who continue to shop from UK retailers for goods that are either unavailable locally or priced significantly higher in the islands. With a small domestic retail market and limited international brand availability, the demand for reliable UK parcel forwarding in Seychelles is strong. Send2Hub gives you a real UK delivery address at our secure warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent. Shop any UK retailer, consolidate your purchases and we forward everything to your address on Mahe, Praslin, La Digue or anywhere in Seychelles.
Shop Any UK Retailer and Ship to Seychelles
Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to the full range of UK online retail — including stores that do not offer direct shipping to Seychelles. Popular UK brands that Send2Hub customers in Seychelles regularly shop include Marks and Spencer, Boots, The Body Shop, ASOS, Next, John Lewis, Amazon UK and many more. Use your Send2Hub address at checkout as you would any UK delivery address — your parcel arrives at our warehouse, is automatically photographed, weighed and measured on arrival, and full details appear in your real-time account dashboard immediately.
Save money with parcel consolidation. Hold multiple UK purchases in free temporary storage and combine them into a single outbound shipment before forwarding to Seychelles. Consolidation typically reduces international shipping costs by 40-60% — one shipment, one customs declaration, one delivery. Keeping the total value below Seychelles' personal import duty-free allowance can also reduce or eliminate import duties on qualifying shipments. Learn more on our parcel consolidation page.
If a UK retailer does not accept your Seychelles payment card or does not offer international checkout, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.
For Businesses — UK Returns Address for Seychelles Sellers
If you sell on Amazon UK, eBay UK, Shopify or any other UK marketplace from Seychelles, a UK returns address helps maintain competitive seller ratings and meet marketplace requirements. Send2Hub provides a professional UK returns address at our Stoke-on-Trent warehouse. Every return is automatically received, photographed and inspected on arrival — with full condition details and images in your real-time account dashboard the same day. Returns can be held in free temporary storage for consolidation before being re-shipped back to Seychelles. Learn more on our e-commerce returns management page.
Seychelles Customs and Import Information
Seychelles customs is administered by the Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) through its Customs Division. Seychelles applies a Trades Tax (customs duty) on most imported goods, plus VAT of 15%. Customs value is calculated on a CIF basis — cost of goods plus insurance plus freight.
Personal Import Duty-Free Allowance
Goods imported by post exclusively for personal use — with the exception of tobacco and alcohol — are entitled to a duty-free allowance of SCR 3,000 (approximately £175) based on the customs value. Any value in excess of SCR 3,000 is subject to the applicable Trades Tax rate for that product category. VAT of 15% applies to all imports regardless of value — including those below the duty-free threshold. All postal imports must be accompanied by a customs declaration form.
Trades Tax and VAT
Seychelles applies a Trades Tax (the equivalent of customs duty) on most imported goods, with rates varying by HS tariff code. Standard rates range from 0% to 25% depending on product category. Some essential goods attract 0% or reduced rates, while certain luxury, leisure and excise goods attract higher rates. VAT of 15% applies on top of the customs value plus Trades Tax. Both taxes are collected at the point of entry — at the seaport, airport or post office — by the SRC Customs Division. Use our worldwide customs duty estimator for an indication of charges for your specific goods.
UK-Seychelles Trade Agreement
The UK has an interim Economic Partnership Agreement with Eastern and Southern African states including Seychelles — the UK-ESA EPA. Under this agreement, goods that genuinely originate in the UK may qualify for preferential or zero Trades Tax rates when exported to Seychelles, provided accurate documentation and a certificate of origin are included. Goods manufactured outside the UK and forwarded via Send2Hub do not qualify for EPA preferential rates.
Required Documentation
Standard documentation for customs clearance in Seychelles includes a commercial invoice with accurate item descriptions, HS codes and declared CIF values, a packing list, an air waybill or bill of lading and a customs declaration form. Customs officers in Seychelles may open parcels in the presence of the consignee to verify contents and assess duties. Send2Hub prepares all standard customs export documentation for every outbound shipment from our UK warehouse.
Restricted and Prohibited Items
Seychelles restricts or prohibits the import of weapons and ammunition, controlled substances, certain food and agricultural products without health certification, counterfeit goods and items considered offensive under Seychellois law. Tobacco and alcohol are excluded from the personal duty-free allowance and attract their own duty rates. Visit our prohibited and restricted items page for full details.
Delivery Times from UK to Seychelles
DHL Express: 3-5 business days — fastest available with full door-to-door tracking to Mahe and the main islands.
FedEx International Priority: 3-6 business days — reliable express with comprehensive tracking.
Parcelforce Worldwide: 7-12 business days — cost-effective for heavier consolidated shipments.
All transit times exclude customs clearance in Seychelles. Delivery to outer islands beyond Mahe may take additional time. Use our shipping cost calculator to compare live rates across all available carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions — UK to Seychelles Shipping
Can I shop UK retailers that don't ship to Seychelles?
Yes. Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to any UK retailer — including those that only ship domestically within the UK. Use your Send2Hub address at checkout, your parcel arrives at our Stoke-on-Trent warehouse and we forward it to Seychelles. If a UK retailer does not accept your Seychelles payment card, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.
What is the duty-free allowance for personal imports to Seychelles?
Personal postal imports for personal use are entitled to a duty-free allowance of SCR 3,000 (approximately £175) in customs value — excluding tobacco and alcohol which are always taxed. Above SCR 3,000, Trades Tax applies at the applicable rate for your product category. VAT of 15% applies to all imports regardless of value.
Does the UK-Seychelles trade agreement reduce import duties?
Yes — for goods genuinely originating in the UK. The UK-ESA interim Economic Partnership Agreement provides preferential or zero Trades Tax rates for qualifying UK-origin goods with a valid certificate of origin. Goods manufactured outside the UK do not qualify for preferential rates.
Can I consolidate multiple orders before shipping to Seychelles?
Yes. Hold multiple parcels in free temporary storage and combine them into a single outbound shipment — saving 40-60% on shipping costs. Free storage: 30 days Individual, 45 days Business, 60 days Premium. If the consolidated value stays below SCR 3,000, no Trades Tax applies on the excess — though VAT of 15% still applies.
Which carriers does Send2Hub use for shipping to Seychelles?
We ship to Seychelles via DHL, FedEx and Parcelforce. DHL offers the most comprehensive coverage across the main Seychellois islands. Compare rates and estimated transit times using our shipping cost calculator.
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