What is Balikbayan?

"Gifts and material support for those who stayed at home"

Box shipping from Germany to the Philippines is a popular option for Filipino compatriots working abroad. The term Balikbayan symbolizes the return to the Philippine homeland. Many Filipinos and Filipinas plan to return home sooner or later. Box shipping offers a practical way to send personal items and gifts safely and reliably.

🚫 NOT ALLOWED IN BALIKBAYAN BOXES

Please do not pack the following items:

💵 Cash, checks, money orders or other currencies

💎 Jewelry and other valuables

🔫 Firearms, ammunition, weapons or explosives

💊 Illegal drugs or prohibited substances

🌱 Plant seeds, plants or plant materials

🥩 Fresh, perishable or unpackaged food

🔞 Pornographic or prohibited materials

💿 Pirated/counterfeit products

🎰 Prohibited gambling items

📦 Goods in commercial quantities or intended for resale

⚠️ Regulated/restricted goods without the required permits

Food should generally be commercially packaged, sealed, canned or bottled. All contents should be properly declared on the packing list.

Important: Balikbayan Boxes are intended for personal/household effects and gifts, not commercial shipments.