Courier to Sri Lanka — Free Doorstep Pickup & 3-Layer Packing
Send parcels, documents and eligible food or medicines from Hyderabad to Sri Lanka from ₹290/kg on 21kg+. Compare DHL, FedEx, UPS & more services, with free pickup and 3-layer packing.
From ₹290/kg on 21kg+ · free doorstep pickup & 3-layer packing · DHL, FedEx, UPS & more
- 18+Years, since 2008
- 220+Parcels delivered
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Why SLP Express for the Sri Lanka lane
We are the DHL and FedEx volume player of Hyderabad: an Service available and Service available whose daily shipments from hundreds of customers are consolidated to earn wholesale carrier rates. SLP compares suitable available services and confirms the applicable rate by destination, contents, chargeable weight and delivery need. At collection we're fully open about the process: weight and size are measured in front of you and the parcel photographed from both sides as proof of its state on departure. It goes out with the branded SLP seal keeping it identifiable as ours. Our Sri Lanka lane has run since 2008, and a genuine Hyderabad team answers on WhatsApp day and night.
Sending a parcel from Hyderabad to Sri Lanka
Shipping to Colombo, Kandy or Galle? A single WhatsApp message — item list, approximate weight and your Hyderabad pickup area — is all it takes to begin. We check the contents against current Sri Lankan customs rules, send back a current DHL or FedEx rate, and agree a pickup window once your full address has been reviewed. There's no counter to visit and no form to complete; it's managed on WhatsApp and at your doorstep.
On the day of collection we weigh and pack the parcel in front of you to our three-layer standard, prepare the commercial invoice and customs documentation ourselves, and issue your tracking number that same evening. DHL or FedEx then moves the parcel door-to-door into Sri Lanka, with a WhatsApp update at each milestone along the way.
How we ship to Sri Lanka
DHL Express
2-3 working days
The quickest service to Colombo, often next business day — ideal for urgent deliveries.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 working days
A dependable standard lane, well used for family and business shipments.
What you can send to Sri Lanka
Everyday contents generally ship to Sri Lanka without trouble, though the go/no-go decision rests on the exact product and its declared value. Share your complete item list on WhatsApp before collection and we'll confirm what we can take.
✅ We can ship to Sri Lanka
- ✅ Documents and certificates
- ✅ Clothing and textiles
- ✅ Books and printed material
- ✅ Personal-use electronics
- ✅ Gifts and household items
- ✅ Non-perishable packaged food (checked per item)
- ✅ Personal-use medicines with a prescription
❌ We cannot ship to Sri Lanka
Goods Sri Lankan law prohibits are outside our remit, whatever the packaging or declared value.
- ❌ Firearms, ammunition and weapon parts
- ❌ Narcotics and controlled substances
- ❌ Fresh meat, fish, dairy or produce
- ❌ Live plants, seeds and soil
- ❌ Aerosols and flammable liquids
- ❌ Counterfeit or trademark-infringing goods
Indicative rates to Sri Lanka
Rates effective 23 Aug 2026 · INR · all-inclusive (GST-inclusive as confirmed) · Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) oversees arrivals. For bona-fide personal items and gifts arriving by courier or parcel post,…
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| Weight | Economy | FedEx | UPS Express | DHL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 g | Check rate | ₹3,2003-5 working days | ₹2,900Lowest3-6 working days | ₹3,3002-3 working days |
| 1 kg | Check rate | ₹3,4003-5 working days | ₹3,200Lowest3-6 working days | ₹3,8002-3 working days |
| 2 kg | Check rate | ₹4,3003-5 working days | ₹4,000Lowest3-6 working days | ₹4,6002-3 working days |
| 3 kg | Check rate | ₹5,5003-5 working days | ₹5,000Lowest3-6 working days | ₹5,5002-3 working days |
| 4 kg | Check rate | ₹6,000Lowest3-5 working days | ₹6,1003-6 working days | ₹6,2002-3 working days |
| 5 kg | Check rate | ₹6,400Lowest3-5 working days | ₹7,1003-6 working days | ₹6,9002-3 working days |
| 6 kg | ₹2,400Lowest8-12 working days | ₹10,0003-5 working days | ₹8,1003-6 working days | ₹8,5002-3 working days |
| 7 kg | ₹2,800Lowest8-12 working days | ₹10,8003-5 working days | ₹8,8003-6 working days | ₹10,0002-3 working days |
| 8 kg | ₹2,800Lowest8-12 working days | ₹11,6003-5 working days | ₹9,5003-6 working days | ₹11,6002-3 working days |
| 9 kg | ₹3,200Lowest8-12 working days | ₹12,5003-5 working days | ₹10,2003-6 working days | ₹13,1002-3 working days |
| 10 kg | ₹3,500Lowest8-12 working days | ₹13,3003-5 working days | ₹11,0003-6 working days | ₹14,7002-3 working days |
| 11 kg+ | ₹290/kgLowest8-12 working days | ₹1,290/kg3-5 working days | ₹1,070/kg3-6 working days | ₹1,440/kg2-3 working days |
| 21 kg+ | ₹290/kgLowest8-12 working days | ₹1,120/kg3-5 working days | ₹930/kg3-6 working days | ₹1,290/kg2-3 working days |
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Sri Lanka customs & duty reality
Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) oversees arrivals. For bona-fide personal items and gifts arriving by courier or parcel post, the de-minimis concession exempts parcels up to LKR 15,000 from customs import duty and up to LKR 10,000 from VAT — beyond that, duty and taxes are assessed on the CIF value.
📋 We prepare
- Commercial invoice with an honest, itemised value — we prepare this
- Recipient's full Sri Lankan address and a working phone number
- Sender ID (passport or Aadhaar) for export KYC
- For medicines: prescription or doctor's letter on letterhead
⚖️ Limits to know
- Personal items or gifts up to LKR 15,000 are exempt from customs import duty under the de-minimis concession
- Personal items or gifts up to LKR 10,000 are exempt from VAT
- Business samples have separate de-minimis thresholds — LKR 50,000 for customs import duty and LKR 10,000 for VAT
- Above the thresholds, duty and taxes are assessed on the item's CIF value by HS classification
🚫 Common hold reasons
- Vague item descriptions on the invoice — the most common hold reason
- Declared value that doesn't match the actual contents
- Undeclared high-value electronics
- Banned items: fresh produce, meat, narcotics, weapons
💰 Duty reality
Destination customs duty for a parcel to Sri Lanka depends on the contents, declared value, tariff classification, and the decision of Sri Lanka Customs (SLC). We prepare an accurate itemised invoice and explain known requirements before dispatch, but we do not promise a duty amount, clearance outcome, or release date. If the carrier or authority requests more information, we help you respond with the shipment records available to us.
How we pack your Sri Lanka parcel — right in front of you
A short sea hop doesn't mean light packing: every Sri Lanka-bound box gets our three protective layers, sealed with the SLP mark and built to survive handling. Sealed inner protection, cushioning, corner reinforcement and an export-grade carton — all brought by us, so you simply hand over the goods. Fragile and antique items are crated in wood with bubble-wrap, and food or liquids are double-sealed leak-proof as default.
What the process actually looks like
Sending to Sri Lanka for the first time?
Sending to Sri Lanka for the first time is uncomplicated. Message us the item list and Hyderabad pickup area on WhatsApp; our team confirms what's allowed, provides a current wholesale rate, and schedules free collection. We arrive with the packing materials, weigh openly, and pack before your eyes. A tracking number is yours by that evening, and through to Sri Lankan delivery we remain available 24/7 should SLC raise a question.
📦 Tracking
The same evening you'll have a DHL or FedEx number, plus a WhatsApp note at each genuine stage — Hyderabad, left India, in transit, Sri Lanka arrival, customs cleared, out for delivery, and confirmed handover.
🚪 Recipient not home?
A missed delivery is easily recovered: the carrier usually retries or lodges the parcel at a local pickup point. We track the scans and message you to arrange redelivery, so it isn't sent back to India.
What customers say about shipping to Sri Lanka
Real Google reviews live on our customer reviews page — we do not invent named testimonials here.
Free pickup across Hyderabad for Sri Lanka deliveries
Free doorstep pickup covers every locality in Hyderabad, not just the areas listed below — think of this as a starting list, not the limit. We confirm your exact pickup slot after reviewing your complete address.
- Ameerpet
- Banjara Hills
- Begumpet
- Gachibowli
- HITEC City
- Jubilee Hills
- Kondapur
- KPHB
- Kukatpally
- LB Nagar
- Madhapur
- Mehdipatnam
- Secunderabad
- SR Nagar
Frequently asked questions — international courier to Sri Lanka
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Guides worth reading before you send
Written for this lane and for parcels from Hyderabad generally.
Sources
Customs and service guidance on this page references:
- Sri Lanka Customs — Online Buyers: de-minimis exemptions for personal items and gifts
- Sri Lanka Customs — Expedited Shipment / Courier cargo clearance procedure
- DHL Express Service and Rate Guide 2025 (India origin transit times)
Rules change. Confirm the current position before you ship — we check it with the carrier on every booking.