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DHL Express to Bahrain — prices, delivery times, limits

How to ship a parcel to Bahrain via DHL Express. Indicative express band for the country (55 € / 2 kg, 90 € / 5 kg, 150 € / 10 kg), typical transit time: 2–4 days (DHL/FedEx Express), weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.

schedule Typical delivery time to this country in business days (standard service, or express for an express carrier). Not a guaranteed lead time of a specific carrier. Excludes weekends and public holidays.
scale Maximum gross weight for DHL Express — item plus packaging. Exceeding the limit will delay or surcharge the shipment.
payments Indicative band for the country for a 2 kg parcel (express), not the DHL Express price list. Actual cost depends on dimensions, insurance and the carrier's current rates.
rule Customs duty applies on declared commercial value above 64 €. Applies to the contents value only — postage is excluded.

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DHL Express to Bahrain — prices, delivery times, limits

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DHL Express to Bahrain — typical transit time: 2–4 days (DHL/FedEx Express), indicative express band for the country for a parcel up to 5 kg 90 €, up to 10 kg 150 € — not the carrier's price list. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from 64 €.

Destination
Bahrain
Carrier
DHL Express
Typical transit time
2–4 days (DHL/FedEx Express)
Price 2 kg (country band)
55 €
Price 5 kg (country band)
90 €
Price 10 kg (country band)
150 €
Max. weight
70 kg
EU
No — customs apply

Country band · express

Indicative prices for Bahrain

Weight Price Typical transit time
2 kg 55 € 2–4 days (DHL/FedEx Express)
5 kg 90 € 2–4 days (DHL/FedEx Express)
10 kg 150 € 2–4 days (DHL/FedEx Express)

Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.

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Indicative information — verify at source

Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Bahrain.

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Customs and VAT for Bahrain

Bahrain is a GCC member with a unified 5% customs rate. Personal gifts up to ~25 BHD (~€64) are generally customs-exempt. Above this threshold, 5% GCC duty plus 10% VAT (raised from 5% in 2022) apply. Bahrain has modern customs infrastructure — clearance usually takes 2–5 days. Alcohol and pork products are prohibited under Islamic law.

Required documents

  • description CN22 or CN23 customs declaration (depending on value)
  • description Commercial invoice in English or Arabic
  • description Certificate of origin for commercial shipments

Alternatives

Other carriers to Bahrain

DPD CZ

DPD CZ

6–12 days · up to 31.5 kg

FedEx

FedEx

6–12 days · up to 68 kg

UPS

UPS

6–12 days · up to 70 kg

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