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Fermo posta · Poste Italiane

In short. Italy: poste restante is called “Fermo posta” and is run by Poste Italiane. A letter is held: 30 days. Cost: Paid (sender). ID document: required.

Example address

Camille DUPONT (ID document number)
FERMOPOSTA
Exact name of the Ufficio Postale
Via…, CAP Town
ITALY

Greyed out: replace with your own details. Write the rest exactly as shown.

Holding period, cost and tips

Held for
30 days
Cost
Paid (sender)
ID document
Required

€3.00 per item, paid by the sender on top of postage.

  • The recipient's ID document number must be written on the envelope.
  • Adults only. Applies to correspondence: parcels are not mentioned.
  • Pickup is possible in a time slot booked online or through the app.

The holding period, the cost and the address format are confirmed by an official page.

Source: Poste Italiane ↗