How much does it cost to ship from Nepal to the UAE?

From Kathmandu to any UAE address starts at NPR 10,000 for 1.5kg, around NPR 15,000 for 5kg. The Gulf is a priority lane — get a live quote in 30 seconds.

How long does shipping from Nepal to the UAE take?

Express is typically 3 business days from Kathmandu to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman — anywhere in the UAE. Same-day delivery in Dubai once cleared at DXB customs.

What customs duty and VAT will I owe in the UAE?

UAE charges 5% VAT on imports above AED 1,000 (collected at delivery). Customs duty is typically 5% on most goods (some food/textiles 0%). Personal-use parcels under AED 1,000 declared value usually clear with minimal charges.

I work in the UAE — how does this help me?

For the Gulf migrant Nepali workforce. Family in Nepal can drop off parcels at our Kathmandu warehouse — sel roti, achaar, masala, kids' clothes, festival items. You pay from your UAE bank account in AED. Faster and more reliable than the airport-handover system most workers use today.

Can I send food items like sel roti, achaar, sukuti?

UAE allows most shelf-stable Nepali foods: vacuum-sealed sel roti, dry achaar, spices, tea, masala. Sukuti (dried meat) requires Halal certification — most kosher artisan sukuti from Nepal does not have UAE-recognized certification, so we recommend avoiding meat. Vacuum-sealed dairy (chhurpi) is a gray area — we'll flag.

Can family in Nepal drop off the parcel for me?

Yes — most common flow for UAE-based Nepali workers. Your family or friends bring the parcel to our Kathmandu warehouse, we weigh and photograph, you pay in AED. We handle pickup and the UAE customs declaration.

Yes. Pay with any UAE Visa/Mastercard via Stripe, PayPal, or Airwallex. Card charged in AED at live mid-market FX. No hidden markup.

For Nepalis in the UAE & Gulf

Ship from Nepal to the UAE

400,000+ Nepalis work in the UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman. Get sel roti, achaar, masala, family parcels delivered in 3 days with us.

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~400,000+
Nepalis in the UAE: 3 days
Typical transit: NPR 10,000+
From (1.5kg parcel): AED 1,000
VAT-free threshold

Why ship with us

Made for Nepalis in the Gulf

Largest abroad

Gulf migrant workforce

For the UAE Nepali workforce

From Dubai's labour camps to Sharjah's industrial zones — 400,000+ Nepalis power the UAE economy. We built this for the families that connect them.

3 days

fastest lane to the Gulf

Fastest from Kathmandu

Gulf routes are the priority lane — same time-zone proximity, daily flights. Most parcels delivered in 3 business days.

5% VAT

transparent customs

Light import burden

UAE customs is migrant-friendly. Personal-use parcels under AED 1,000 generally clear with minimal duty + 5% VAT — paid at the doorstep.

Live pricing

Sample rates Nepal → UAE

Weight	Price (NPR)	What fits
0.5 kg	NPR 8,500	Pashmina, small jewelry box, documents
1.5 kg	NPR 10,000	Tea + spices, dhaka set, sel roti box
3 kg	NPR 13,000	Festival hamper, multi-item gift, kids clothes
5 kg	NPR 15,000	Care package, food + clothes
10 kg	NPR 24,500	Large hamper, multiple items

Express. Pickup + customs paperwork included. UAE VAT (5%) on declared value collected at delivery.

What Gulf workers ship

Popular Nepal → UAE shipments

Item	Weight	Notes
Vacuum-sealed sel roti	1-3 kg	Most common UAE ship — Tihar season (Oct-Nov) peak; lasts 30+ days sealed
Dry achaar (oil-free)	0.5-2 kg	Timur achaar, lapsi achaar; declare 'food, personal use'
Spices & masala	1-3 kg	Nepali masala blend, jimbu, timur — UAE customs friendly
Children's clothing	1-3 kg	Kids growing fast — Kathmandu boutique kurthas, daura suruwal
Pashmina shawls	~0.3 kg	Wedding gifts; popular in Dubai NRN weddings
Dhaka topi & cloth	~0.5 kg	Cultural events at NRNA UAE, local Pasa Puchah Guthi
Books & study material	0.5-3 kg	Children of UAE workers studying — Nepali curriculum books
Documents	0.3-1 kg	Marriage certificates, kids' birth certificates, passports renewal docs

Process

From Kathmandu to your UAE doorstep in 3 days

Family drops at Kathmandu

Walk-in to our Kathmandu warehouse, OR arrange pickup from anywhere in Nepal.

We weigh + photo

Real weight, dimensions, photos. Quote based on actual numbers.

Pay in AED

UAE Visa/Mastercard via Stripe, PayPal, Airwallex. Mid-market FX, no hidden markup.

Delivered in 3 days

Signature-on-delivery to any UAE address. Clears customs at DXB. Tracking via WhatsApp + email.

FAQ — Nepal to UAE shipping

How much does it cost?+

From NPR 10,000 (1.5kg) to NPR 24,500 (10kg). Get a live quote in 30 seconds.

How long does shipping take?+

Typically 3 business days from Kathmandu to anywhere in the UAE.

What customs + VAT?+

5% VAT on declared value above AED 1,000, collected at delivery. Most goods 0-5% duty.

I am a Gulf worker — how does this help?+

Family in Nepal drops parcels at our warehouse, you pay in AED, we ship. Faster + more reliable than airport handovers.

Can I send sel roti, achaar, sukuti?+

Vacuum-sealed sel roti, dry achaar, masala — yes. Sukuti needs Halal cert (most Nepal artisan sukuti doesn't qualify) — avoid.

Can family drop off?+

Yes — most common flow. They drop, we ship, you pay in AED.

Can I pay in AED?+

Yes — UAE Visa/Mastercard via Stripe/PayPal/Airwallex. Live mid-market FX.

Ready to ship Nepal → UAE?

Live quote in 30 seconds. Pay in AED. 3-day transit. Signature-on-delivery.

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