Shipping to South Africa

Ship from Cyprus and Europe to South Africa

South African clearance is the slowest variable on this lane, so quoted transit is best treated as the transport leg rather than door to door. Take a free Limassol address, order from any Cypriot or European retailer, and we forward it on — consolidated into one box where that saves you money.

South Africa at a glance

Region
Africa
Postal tariff zone
Z2
Express transit
4–10 working days
Postal transit
8–21 working days
Currency
ZAR
Origins we ship from
30

Zone 2 — other European countries and the rest of the world. Transit is transport time and excludes clearance on arrival.

Cyprus Post rates to South Africa

Published Cyprus Post charges for Zone 2, the band South Africa falls in. These are the carrier's own figures, before our handling margin and before any courier alternative.

Weight up toParcel (2nd Priority)EMS / Datapost
500 g€17.50€22.00
1 kg€17.50€26.00
2 kg€21.00€30.00
5 kg€33.00€47.00
10 kg€55.50€82.00
20 kg€100.50€152.00
30 kg€170.50€222.00

Cyprus Post caps parcels and EMS at 30 kg; anything heavier goes by courier or as freight. Prices are the published tariff and exclude duty or taxes charged on arrival in South Africa.

Restrictions into South Africa

Check before you order

Customs valuation is applied strictly, and second-hand goods need clear documentation of value.

Most commonly sent: clothing, spare parts, cosmetics, books. Our general prohibited list applies as well.

Buy from anywhere, ship to South Africa