Sending a parcel to Equatorial Guinea
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Equatorial Guinea. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Equatorial Guinea arrives in 14–24 days (standard) or DHL Express 5–9 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 0 €. Best carriers: dhl-express.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Equatorial Guinea
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Summary
A parcel to Equatorial Guinea arrives in 14–24 days (standard) or DHL Express 5–9 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 0 €. Best carriers: dhl-express.
- Region
- africa
- EU
- No
- Currency
- XAF
- Standard delivery
- 14–24 days
- Express delivery
- DHL Express 5–9 days
- Customs duty from
- No customs (EU)
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Equatorial Guinea
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 230 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Equatorial Guinea
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 32 € | 78 € |
| 5 kg | 54 € | 128 € |
| 10 kg | 92 € | 215 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Equatorial Guinea is a CEMAC member with a common external tariff (0–30%). No de minimis — IVA 15% and duty apply from the first value. DGA (Dirección General de Aduanas) manages clearance in Malabo (Bioko island). Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking country in sub-Saharan Africa — documents in Spanish. Oil boom has provided relatively good infrastructure in Malabo. DHL covers Malabo.
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- Commercial invoice in Spanish or French
- Detailed description and value in XAF or USD
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Equatorial Guinea.
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Weapons and ammunition (without permit)
- Pornographic material
- Counterfeit goods
- Political material critical of the president
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Data accuracy
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 Equatorial Guinea.
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What makes Equatorial Guinea unusual?
Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking country in sub-Saharan Africa — a linguistic curiosity. Shipments to Malabo are possible via DHL. IVA 15% + CEMAC duty from the first value. Documents in Spanish or French.
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