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Italy Address Format

How to write an address in Italy: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Italy address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1Via Esempio 123
  2. 200100 Roma RM
  3. 3Italy

Postal code: CAP

Correct example

Via Esempio 123
00100 Roma RM
Italy

Italian addresses use a five-digit CAP and a two-letter province abbreviation after the city.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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