Everything you need to know — transit times, customs rules, import duties, carrier options and shipping tips for Austria.
| Carrier | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | — | 1–2 days |
| FedEx International | — | 2–3 days |
| UPS Standard | 4–6 days | 2–3 days |
| DPD Road | 4–6 days | 3–4 days |
| GLS Road | 5–7 days | — |
Business days. EU shipments: no customs delay.
Austria is an EU member — no customs export declarations or import documents are required for shipments from Portugal. The following documents are only needed for commercial B2B shipments.
Standard B2B invoice for all commercial shipments. Include company name, VAT numbers, item description, quantity and value. No customs declaration needed — Austria is fully in the EU single market.
For multi-item shipments: itemised packing list with weights and dimensions.
As part of the EU Single Market, no import duties apply between Portugal and Austria. VAT rate in Austria: 20% Austrian MwSt. For B2C e-commerce over €150, IOSS registration may apply.
| Product Category | Typical Duty Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All goods (EU to EU) | 0% customs duty | Free movement of goods within the EU — no import duties between Portugal and Austria. Austrian MwSt (VAT) is handled through OSS (One Stop Shop) for e-commerce, or reverse charge for B2B VAT-registered businesses. |
| Austrian MwSt standard rate | 20% | Austrian VAT at 20% applies to B2C sales to Austrian consumers. B2B sales with valid Austrian VAT number use reverse charge — 0% on your invoice, buyer accounts for VAT. |
| Austrian MwSt reduced rate | 10% / 13% | 10% on food, books, newspapers, medicines, passenger transport. 13% on cultural events, wine from producers, hotel accommodation. |
Duty rates are indicative. Actual rates depend on the HS code classification of your goods. Consult a customs broker for high-value or complex shipments.
The following items have import restrictions or are prohibited in Austria. Check carrier guidelines before shipping.
Portugal to Austria is a long EU road route (approx. 2,500 km) — road economy carriers take 5–7 days; use DHL/FedEx express for urgent deliveries
Austria is Germany-adjacent — if you have German routing partners, Austria often uses the same depots and road lanes as Germany
B2C e-commerce: OSS (One Stop Shop) registration in Portugal lets you charge and remit Austrian VAT at 20% without registering in Austria separately
DHL Express has a strong Vienna hub — typically 1–2 business days from Lisbon for express air shipments
Austrian business addresses in Vienna, Graz and Linz have excellent carrier coverage; rural Alpine areas may add 1 day
For B2B: include Austrian recipient VAT number on invoice to enable reverse charge — cleaner than recipient reclaiming import VAT
GLS and DPD use road routes via Germany or northern Italy — both reach Austria reliably within 5–6 days from Portugal
No — Austria is a full EU member state and part of the EU customs union and single market. Goods shipped from Portugal (EU) to Austria (EU) cross no customs border and pay no import duties. There are no customs declarations, no EUR.1 certificates and no import duty payments required. Austrian MwSt (VAT at 20%) may apply to B2C sales under EU OSS rules, but this is handled through your Portuguese tax registration, not at the border.
Express air carriers (DHL Express, FedEx, UPS Express) deliver from Portugal to Austria in 1–3 business days — typically 1–2 days for Vienna and major Austrian cities. Economy road carriers (DPD, GLS, UPS Standard) take 4–7 business days due to the distance (Portugal is at the opposite end of Europe from Austria — approximately 2,500 km by road). If speed matters, DHL Express is the most direct option. Compare all live rates for your parcel on Cargosender.
For express delivery: DHL Express or FedEx — both have direct air connections and 1–2 day transit. For economy B2B shipping: GLS and DPD offer the best value on EU road — expect 5–7 days. UPS Standard is a strong option for heavier B2B parcels. Austria is less well-served by pure economy road from Portugal than destinations like Spain or France because of the distance — express carriers offer better value relative to economy for many use cases. Compare all carrier rates for your specific parcel on Cargosender.
Austrian MwSt (Mehrwertsteuer) standard rate is 20%. For B2C e-commerce sales from Portugal to Austrian consumers: EU OSS (One Stop Shop) rules apply — if your total EU B2C cross-border sales exceed €10,000/year, you charge Austrian VAT at 20% and remit via OSS (registered in Portugal). For B2B sales to Austrian businesses with valid Austrian VAT numbers: apply reverse charge — invoice at 0% and the Austrian buyer self-accounts for VAT. Reduced Austrian VAT rates: 10% on food, books, medicines; 13% on wine and cultural events.
Yes — both GLS and DPD operate road networks to Austria from Portugal. GLS typically routes via Spain-France-Germany-Austria, taking 5–7 business days. DPD takes a similar route with comparable transit. Both are cost-effective for non-urgent B2B shipments where economy rates matter more than speed. Austria has good GLS ParcelShop and DPD Pickup point coverage for B2C deliveries. For urgent or time-sensitive shipments, upgrade to DHL Express or FedEx air services.
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