Diwali service notice, 7–15 November 2026

iWishBag celebrates the festival of lights

Let there be
a little more light.

Happy Diwali. Wishing you brighter beginnings,
warm gatherings, and a home full of joy.

Devotional illustration of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha with lit diyas

WITH LOVE, iWishBag

Plan your holiday shopping

Here’s what to expect.

07—15NOVEMBER 2026

Paused for the holiday

  • Assisted quotes

    Price estimates that need a team member’s help.

  • Human customer support

    Replies and assistance from our support team.

  • Deliveries to Nepal

    Delivery to customers in Nepal is paused.

  • Deliveries to India

    Delivery to customers in India is paused.

Open as usual

  • Automatic quotes

    Get an instant price estimate online.

  • Purchases

    We continue buying items from stores for your orders.

  • AI customer support

    Our AI assistant remains available to answer questions.

  • Warehouses

    Our warehouses continue receiving and handling packages.

  • Dispatch

    We continue sending packages onward from our warehouses. Deliveries to customers in Nepal and India remain paused.

  • Deliveries to all other destinations

    Deliveries outside Nepal and India continue as usual.

Only the services listed as paused are affected.
AI support is available throughout the holiday.

iWishBag

the United Kingdom · Nepal retailer

How to ship parcels from Nepal from Nepal to the United Kingdom

Yes. iWishBag's Nepal mailbox ships to the United Kingdom itself, but freight and import duty are billed separately. Transit is 8-12 days after dispatch from our Nepal warehouse. No delivered order on this route yet: your quote adds item price, freight by weight, duty and tax into one GBP total before you pay.

Get my Nepal mailbox

Last verified · Written by Raunak Bohra, Founder & CEO · Reviewed by the iWishBag operations team against delivered orders

Ship parcels from Nepal from Nepal to the UK using iWishBag's Ship for me mailbox service — get a local Nepal address, send your items there, and we handle export, customs duty for the UK, and door-to-door delivery in your local currency (GBP).

Get my Nepal mailbox
Origin
Nepal
Destination
the United Kingdom
Transit
8-12 days
Currency
GBP (£)

First published 2026-04-29 · Last verified 2026-10-14

How to ship parcels from Nepal from Nepal to the UK

  1. 1

    Sign up for an iWishBag Nepal mailbox

    Create a free iWishBag account and request your dedicated Nepal mailbox address. Use this address as the shipping destination whenever you (or your family or local seller in Nepal) need to consolidate items for international forwarding.

  2. 2

    Send your parcels from Nepal to the mailbox

    Have your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal drop off parcels from Nepal at the iWishBag mailbox address — by courier, hand delivery, or local marketplace. iWishBag receives, photographs, and stores the items.

  3. 3

    Tell iWishBag where to ship

    Log in, select the items received at your mailbox, and request shipment to the UK. Add any documentation we need for customs (gift declaration, content list).

  4. 4

    Get a forwarding quote in GBP

    iWishBag weighs and measures the consolidated parcel and returns a forwarding quote covering international freight, customs duty for the UK, and FX — shown in GBP (£).

  5. 5

    Pay with card or another local method

    Approve the quote and pay using card, PayPal — whichever is most convenient for you in the UK.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to the UK

    iWishBag handles export from Nepal, international transit, the UK customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 8-12 days from Nepal. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why ship parcels from Nepal via iWishBag to the UK?

  • iWishBag serves UK-based diaspora wanting to buy from Flipkart, Myntra, Daraz, and other origin-only Asian retailers.

  • iWishBag handles UK HMRC customs paperwork, VAT, and duty clearance.

  • Last-mile delivery covers London, Manchester, Birmingham, and the rest of mainland UK plus Northern Ireland.

the United Kingdom customs

The UK applies VAT (20%) plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag pre-calculates both into the quote and handles HMRC clearance.

Source: www.gov.uk

About parcels from Nepal

iWishBag forwards whatever you need shipped from Nepal — iWishBag offers a Nepal mailbox address, consolidation, and international forwarding for any item your family or local seller can drop off from Nepal to the UK using its mailbox + freight network. Whatever your family or local seller in Nepal drops off at the iWishBag mailbox, we consolidate, export, and deliver door-to-door.

Popular parcels from Nepal to send to the United Kingdom

Families in the UK regularly forward parcels from Nepal home from Nepal. Drop items at your iWishBag Nepal mailbox and we ship them to the UK with customs duty and local import taxes pre-calculated into one GBP (£) price — paid with card and delivered door-to-door in about 8-12 days.

  • Mailbox
  • Personal Shopping
  • Family Parcels
  • Custom Items
  • Forwarding

Duties, taxes and delivery to the UK

Duty-free below
GBP 135
VAT/GST-free below
None
Standard VAT/GST
20%
Typical transit
8-12 days door-to-door
You pay in
GBP (card, PayPal)

Customs duty is waived below GBP 135; VAT applies to all imports and is collected at the point of sale for consignments at or below GBP 135. Gifts between individuals get relief up to GBP 39.

The UK applies VAT (20%) plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag pre-calculates both into the quote and handles HMRC clearance.

De-minimis thresholds for 60+ countries

Frequently asked questions

How does iWishBag's Ship for me service work in Nepal?+
iWishBag gives you a dedicated mailbox address in Nepal. You (or your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal) drop off parcels from Nepal at that address. iWishBag receives, consolidates, exports, and forwards your parcel to the UK — handling customs and last-mile delivery end-to-end.
How much does it cost to send parcels from Nepal from Nepal to the United Kingdom?+
You pay international forwarding from Nepal plus the United Kingdom customs duty (the rate depends on the item's HS code) and any FX — quoted up front in GBP (£) once iWishBag weighs your consolidated parcel. There are no surprise charges at the United Kingdom customs, and typical door-to-door delivery is about 8-12 days.
Do I need to be in Nepal to use this?+
No. Most customers are diaspora abroad — anyone with family, friends, or a seller in Nepal can use the mailbox. iWishBag receives whatever they drop off.
What does the iWishBag forwarding quote include?+
Every iWishBag forwarding quote is all-inclusive: international freight from Nepal to the UK, customs duty, and any FX. Quote shown in GBP. No surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Nepal to the United Kingdom?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from Nepal to the UK is 8-12 days after we receive your parcel at the mailbox. Lane times vary slightly by the UK customs queue and product category.
How is customs duty calculated for the United Kingdom?+
The UK applies VAT (20%) plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag pre-calculates both into the quote and handles HMRC clearance. (Source: www.gov.uk)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in the United Kingdom?+
iWishBag accepts card, PayPal — quote and payment in GBP.
Can iWishBag forward anything from Nepal?+
Almost. iWishBag forwards the vast majority of items shipped to your Nepal mailbox, including Mailbox, Personal Shopping, Family Parcels, Custom Items, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables, fresh dairy/meat) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 80+ countries continuously since 2014.

Other stores you can ship to the UK

Ship from anything from Nepal to other countries

Ready to ship from Nepal?

Get a free iWishBag Nepal mailbox address, send your parcels from Nepal there, and have them delivered to the UK in about 8-12 days.

Get my Nepal mailbox