📦 Shipping to Colombiacosts, times and pallet shipments 

With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can send parcels, documents and pallets from Italy to Colombia 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 Colombia with SpedizioneComoda.com

With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can send parcels to Colombia hassle-free. Colombia is outside the EU, with customs procedures handled by the DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales). Bogotá, Medellín and Cali are well served by international couriers. Colombia has transformed its economy over recent decades, becoming one of the most dynamic emerging markets in Latin America.

Shipping to Colombia
Real assistance and customs support

We’ll guide you through the process of completing customs documents — the Colombian DIAN requires precise descriptions and correct declared values.

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Full tracking

Track your shipment until delivery. With the tracking number the status of your shipment is just a click away.

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Home collection

Available for most services. If not, it will be specified to you during the quotation phase, either online or by phone or chat.

Shipping TipsComfortable: Colombia applies a de minimis threshold of 200 USD for personal use. Above this threshold, customs duties and VAT at 19% apply. Always declare the actual value — the DIAN has stepped up its checks in recent years.

📦 How much does it cost to ship at Colombia?

The cost depends on actual and volumetric weight, size, destination city, chosen service and applicable customs duties.

Prices for shipping parcels at Colombia

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 Colombia

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 Colombia

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 Colombia

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DHL – First choice for Colombia: main hub in Bogotá (BOG), covering all 32 departments.

FedEx – Ideal for business shipments and urgent commercial samples to Bogotá and Medellín.

UPS – A good alternative for Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and the main urban centres.

TNT – Option for bulky, non-urgent goods to major centres.

⏱️ Delivery times at Colombia

Shipments from Italy to Colombia are by air (~9,500 km), with the main hub in Bogotá (El Dorado Airport).

  • DHL / UPS / FedEx Express: 3-5 DAYS working
  • Economy: 8-12 DAYS working

📍 Indicative examples

  • Milan → Cali: 4–5 days (express)
  • Milan → Bogotá: 3–4 days (express)
  • Rome → Medellín: 4–5 days (express)

⚠️ Allow 1–3 days for DIAN customs checks. For remote areas (the Amazon, Chocó, Llanos Orientales), allow 3–7 days for final delivery. The Cartagena and Santa Marta areas are well covered.

📄 Documents and customs for shipping at Colombia

Colombia is outside the EU: all consignments pass through the DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales). Required documents:

  • commercial invoice or proforma
  • detailed description of the goods (NO “gift”)
  • free export declaration
  • EORI for corporate shipments
  • sender's identity document (required by some couriers)

Customs duties and VAT Egyptian

Colombia applies variable customs duties depending on the category. The standard Colombian VAT rate is 19%. The de minimis threshold for personal use is 200 USD (approximately 185 €) — below this threshold, consignments are generally exempt from customs duties but may be subject to simplified customs clearance procedures.

📋 What is the TARIC code and how to find it

💡 Shipping BoardComfortableAlways use precise descriptions: “Men's cotton T-shirt - 2 pieces - value EUR 45 - made in Italy” instead of “clothes” or “gift”.

🚫 Prohibited products

  • Narcotics and drugs
  • Weapons, ammunition and explosives
  • Pornographic material
  • Plants and seeds without ICA phytosanitary certification
  • Prescription-only medicines without INVIMA documentation

🍷 Alcoholic drinks: permitted for personal use within the permitted limits. 🍝 Industrially packaged food: generally permitted for personal use, subject to a customs declaration.

⚠️ Holidays and delays in Colombia

  • 1 JANUARY – Año Nuevo, New Year’s Day – (closing)
  • 6 JANUARY – The Three Kings, Epiphany – (partial closure)
  • MARCH / APRIL – Holy Week – ⚠️ 5+ days (closing)
  • 1 MAY – Labour Day – Festa del Lavoro – (closing)
  • 20 JULY – Independence Day – ⚠️ Public holiday
  • 7 AUGUST – Battle of Boyacá – (closing)
  • 15 AUGUST – The Assumption of the Virgin – (partial closure)
  • 12 OCTOBER – Día de la Raza – (partial closure)
  • 25 DECEMBER – Navidad – Christmas (⚠️ Closed)
  • 1 JANUARY – Año Nuevo, New Year’s Day – (closing)
  • 6 JANUARY – The Three Kings, Epiphany – (partial closure)
  • MARCH / APRIL – Holy Week – ⚠️ 5+ days (closing)
  • 1 MAY – Labour Day – Festa del Lavoro – (closing)
  • 20 JULY – Independence Day – ⚠️ Public holiday
  • 7 AUGUST – Battle of Boyacá – (closing)
  • 15 AUGUST – The Assumption of the Virgin – (partial closure)
  • 12 OCTOBER – Día de la Raza – (partial closure)
  • 25 DECEMBER – Navidad – Christmas (⚠️ Closed)

⚠️ Semana Santa (Holy Week) is the longest period of closure in Colombia. For urgent shipments, please plan at least two weeks in advance of this period.

📍 Shipping to all city of Colombia

Main cities:

  • Bogotá D.C. — capital and main hub (8 million inhabitants)
    Medellín (Antioquia) — a technological and industrial hub, ‘the city of eternal spring’
    Cali (Cauca Valley) — Pacific trade hub
    Barranquilla (Atlántico) — the main port in the Colombian Caribbean
    Cartagena de Indias — a UNESCO World Heritage city and a tourist hub
    Bucaramanga, Pereira, Manizales, Santa Marta, Cúcuta

For the Amazon region (Leticia, Puerto Nariño) and the Chocó region, please check that delivery is possible before booking — some areas can only be reached by local flights.

🏷️ Correct address in Colombia

The Colombian postcode (Código Postal) consists of 6 digits.

Format for international shipping:

  • First name Last name
  • [Street/Road/Cross-street/Diagonal]
  • [Number] # [Number] – [Internal number]
  • [Neighbourhood / Town]
  • [Town] [6-digit postcode]
  • COLOMBIA
  • Tel: +57 [number]

📍 Example: 

  • Carlos Pérez
  • Cra. 7 # 32 – 45
  • The Macarena
  • Bogotá D.C. 110311
  • COLOMBIA
  • Tel: +57 300 123 4567
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💡 Advice:

  • 6-digit postcode (e.g. 110311 for La Macarena, Bogotá; 050001 for central Medellín)
  • Country code +57. Mobile: +57 3xx xxx xxxx (10 digits in total, including the country code)
  • The Colombian addressing system uses ‘Calle’ (horizontal) and ‘Carrera’ (vertical)
  • Diagonal and Transversal — always include the type of route
  • The # format separates the street name from the house number (e.g. Cra. 7 # 32 – 45)
  • Always include the name of the barrio (neighbourhood) — this is essential for delivery

🔗 Address verification: Colombian National Postal Services

🇨🇴 Colombia – Useful information

Colombia is a country in South America with a population of around 52 million. Its capital is Bogotá. Official language: Spanish. Currency: Colombian peso (COP). It is the third-largest economy in Latin America. It is renowned for its biodiversity (the second most biodiverse country in the world), its coffee (among the best in the world), its flowers (the world’s second-largest exporter) and its emeralds. UNESCO World Heritage Sites include: the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida), Cartagena de Indias and Los Katíos National Park.

🇮🇹 Ties with Italy and Italians:

  • The Italian community in Colombia: around 20,000 residents, mainly in Bogotá and Medellín
  • Strong historical ties: many Colombian families have Italian, Spanish and Lebanese roots
  • Italian exports to Colombia: machinery, automotive, fashion, food products
  • Growing Italian tourism in Colombia — Cartagena, Medellín and the Coffee Region are among the favourite destinations
  • Colombian coffee is among the most exported to Italy — there is significant two-way trade

🪜 How to organise your shipment at Colombia

Step 1

Packaging and measurement

the package (weight + actual dimensions)

Step 2

Request

an online quote

Step 3

Prepare the customs documents

(pro forma invoice + declaration of free export)

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 Colombia

How much does it cost to send a parcel to Colombia from Italy?

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

How long does it take?

3–5 days (express), 8–12 days (economy). Allow an extra 1–3 days for DIAN customs clearance.

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

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

What is the de minimis threshold in Colombia?

200 USD for personal use. Below this threshold, consignments may be exempt from customs duties.

How does the Colombian addressing system work?

In Colombia, the terms Calle, Carrera, Diagonal and Transversal are used. The symbol # separates the street name from the house number. Always include the name of the barrio for delivery.

Can I send a pallet to Colombia?

Yes. See the price table or contact us for a customised quote.

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