How to send a letter to Holy See (Vatican City State)

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Holy See (Vatican City State)

Sending post to Holy See (Vatican City State)
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7–20 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered.
PostcodeSingle postcode 00120.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
<Street/Building> <No.>
00120 VATICAN CITY
Example
Fr. John Rossi
Domus Sanctae Marthae 1
00120 VATICAN CITY
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Single postcode 00120.
Language
Italian widely used; English acceptable.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered.
Delivery times
7–20 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Standard dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Always include 00120 on its own line.
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