📦 Shipping to Bahraincosts, times and pallet shipments 

With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can send parcels, documents and pallets from Italy to Bahrain easily, quickly and with tracking 🚚. Enter the weight and dimensions into the calculator, compare the best couriers and book online in just a few minutes.

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📦 Shipping at Bahrain with SpedizioneComoda.com

With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can send parcels to Bahrain hassle-free. Bahrain is outside the EU but is one of the most open and liberal countries in the Gulf: it has an efficient customs service, no ban on alcohol (unlike neighbouring Saudi Arabia) and excellent coverage from international couriers.

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Real assistance and customs support

we guide you in filling in the documents to avoid customs blocks. 

Shipping to Bahrain
Full tracking

follow the shipment until delivery.

Shipping to Bahrain
Home collection

available for most services.

Shipping TipsComfortable: Bahrain levies a VAT of 10% on imports. Provided the documentation is in order, customs clearance is among the fastest in the Gulf region.

📦 How much does it cost to ship at Bahrain?

The cost depends on the actual and volumetric weight, dimensions, the service chosen and any applicable customs duties.

Prices for shipping parcels at Bahrain

Package weight:

Approximate price:

0 - 5 kg

from 55 €

5 - 10 kg

from 64 €

10 - 20 kg

from 76 €

20 - 30 kg

from 115 €

30 - 40 kg

from 214 €

40 - 50 kg

from 348 €

Prices for shipping pallets at Bahrain

Pallet weight:

Approximate price:

0 - 50 kg

from 348 €

50 - 100 kg

from 420 €

100 - 200 kg

from 1,174 €

200 - 300 kg

from 2,348 €

Prices for sending documents in Bahrain

Document weight:

Approximate price

0 - 1 kg

from 41.35 €

1 - 1.5 kg

from 45.89 €

1.5 - 2 kg

from 52.84 €

The calculator always shows up-to-date prices.

🚚 Couriers to ship at Bahrain

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DHL – the top choice for Bahrain: excellent coverage of Manama and the whole archipelago.

UPS – a reliable option for business shipments

FedEx – ideal for urgent consignments and commercial samples.

TNT - good option for bulky, non-urgent goods.

⏱️ Shipping time to dispatch at Bahrain

Shipments from Italy to Bahrain are by air (~4,500 km).

  • DHL / UPS / FedEx Express: 2-3 DAYS working
  • Standard: 5–8 days working

📍 Milan → Manama: 2–3 days (express) | Rome → Manama: 2–3 days (express)

⚠️ Please allow an extra 1–2 days for customs checks. Delivery times may be longer during Ramadan and Eid.

📄 Documents and customs for shipping at Bahrain

Bahrain is outside the EU but is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): apply the GCC Common Customs Tariff of 5% across many product categories, plus the VAT number 10% introduced in 2019.

Required documents:

  • commercial invoice or proforma
  • detailed description of the goods
  • free export declaration
  • EORI for corporate shipments

🍷 Wine and spirits

Unlike Saudi Arabia, the Bahrain allows the import of alcohol in limited quantities for personal use. Check the permitted limits before posting.

Prohibited products

Narcotics, weapons, pornographic material, and products contrary to Islamic morality. Meat and animal products without health certification.

💡 Always use precise descriptions: “Men’s cotton T-shirt – 2 items – €45 – made in Italy” rather than “clothes” or “gift”.

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⚠️ Holidays and delays in Bahrain

  • (various – lunar calendar) Ramadan ⚠️ – reduced opening hours
  • (after Ramadan) Eid al-Fitr ⚠️ – Closed for 3 days
  • (various) Eid al-Adha ⚠️ – Closed for 3–4 days
  • 16 DECEMBER – National Day – National Holiday
  • 17 DECEMBER – National Day (second day)
  • (various – lunar calendar) Ramadan ⚠️ – reduced opening hours
  • (after Ramadan) Eid al-Fitr ⚠️ – Closed for 3 days
  • (various) Eid al-Adha ⚠️ – Closed for 3–4 days
  • 16 DECEMBER – National Day – National Holiday
  • 17 DECEMBER – National Day (second day)

📍 Deliveries to Bahrain

Main cities:

  • Manama (capital)
    Raffle
    Muharraq
    Hamad Town
    Isa Town

Bahrain is an archipelago comprising 33 islands: courier services are excellent on the main islands. For the smaller islands, please check availability when requesting a quote.

🏷️ Correct address in Bahrain

Bahrain uses a numbered road system (Road/Block). The postcode consists of 3–4 digits.

Format for international shipping:

  • First name Last name
  • [Building number], [Road XXXX], [Block XXX]
  • [City]
  • BAHRAIN
  • Tel: +973 [8-digit number]

📍 Example: 

  • Ahmad Al-Khalifa
  • Building 123, Road 3624, Block 336
  • Adliya, Manama
  • BAHRAIN
  • Tel: +973 3312 3456
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💡 The international dialling code is +973. Bahraini telephone numbers have 8 digits and do not include an area code.

🇧🇭 Address verification: Bahrain Post

🇧🇭 Bahrain – Useful information

Bahrain is a small island kingdom covering an area of approximately 780 km² with a population of 1.5 million. Capital: Manama. Official language: Arabic. Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD). It is the first country in the Gulf to have exhausted its oil reserves, reinventing itself as a regional financial and tourist hub. It is home to the Bahrain International Circuit, which hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

🇮🇹 Bahrain enjoys excellent trade relations with Italy: machinery, halal-certified food products, fashion and design are among the main items of Italian exports to the kingdom. The Italian community in Manama is particularly active in the financial, energy and construction sectors.

🪜 How to organise your shipment at Bahrain

Step 1

Packaging and measurement

the package (weight + actual dimensions)

Step 2

Request

an online quote

Step 3

Prepare content

and customs documents (pro forma invoice, free export declaration)

Step 4

Complete the order

and pay online

Step 5

Receive and print

the waybill

Step 6

Wait for collection

home delivery or delivery to the courier point

Complete guide: how to place an order

❓ FAQ - Shipping at Bahrain

How much does it cost to post to Bahrain?

Use the quote calculator with DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT.

How long does it take?

2–3 days (express), 5–8 days (economy). Allow an extra 1–2 days for customs clearance.

Do you need to go through customs to send a parcel to Bahrain??

Yes, Bahrain is outside the EU. You’ll need a pro forma invoice and a free export declaration.

Can I send alcohol to Bahrain?

Unlike Saudi Arabia, Bahrain allows the import of alcohol in limited quantities. Check the customs limits before sending anything.

Does Bahrain impose tariffs?

Yes: GCC tariff of 5% plus VAT of 10%, generally payable by the recipient.

Can I send a pallet to Bahrain?

Yes, we handle pallets. Please contact us for a personalised quote.

Is it possible to insure the shipment?

Yes, available when ordering as a percentage of the insured value.

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