How Do I Mail a Letter to Positano, Italy?
Whether you're sending a long letter or a short post card to Positano, Italy, it can be accomplished with a visit to the post office. International mail is generally sent via airmail, which is the fastest way, but you can also send mail to Positano via ground mail, which is slower, and via priority mail, which is more expensive than regular airmail.
Instructions
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Clearly address your letter, including any postal codes for Positano. Write the country name as "Italy/Italia" on the envelope. Include your country name in your return address on the envelope.
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Take your letter to the post office. You will be given airmail stickers to adhere to the letter. Place one on the front and one on the back of the envelope.
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Select and pay for the international mail service you want. Global Express Guaranteed will deliver your letter in one to three days. Prices start at $33.95, as of August 2010. Express Mail International takes three to five days and starts at $26.95. Priority Mail International takes six to 10 days and starts at $11.45. First-Class Mail International takes up to 10 days; prices begin at 75 cents. Prices are based on the weight and shape of your letter.
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Give your stamped letter to the post office employee or place it in a post office box for collection.
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References
- Photo Credit airmail envelope with distinctive blue and red striped boarder image by Stephen Gibson from Fotolia.com