Shipping from Hawaii to Vatican City

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

Shipping to Italy costs vary widely from about $15 for lightweight items (USPS First Class) to $70-$100+ for heavier packages or fast couriers (UPS, DHL, FedEx), depending on speed, weight, dimensions, and carrier, with budget options taking weeks and express services arriving in days. For a 1lb package, expect $15-$30 for slow (USPS) and $40+ for fast (FedEx/UPS) delivery, while heavier items cost significantly more.

Getting a package from Hawaii to the mainland U.S. can take anywhere from 1-3 days for expedited air (like USPS Priority Express) to 2-8 days with standard air (Priority Mail, Ground Advantage), but if it's shipped via slower, ground/sea transport (USPS Ground Advantage/First Class Package Service), expect a week to over a month, depending on carrier, service, and destination.

The easiest way to send letters from the USA to Vatican City is with Global Forever Stamps for $1.65 each. You can also use regular, domestic forever stamps as long as they add up to $1.65. Extra postage is required over 1 ounce.

Mail Handling: Vatican City has its own postal service, which operates independently of the Italian postal system. Mail sent to Vatican City should be clearly labeled with the recipient's name and title to ensure proper handling.

Entry to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Gardens is permitted only to appropriately dressed visitors. Sleeveless and / or low-cut garments, shorts above the knee, miniskirts and hats are not permitted.

According to the Universal Postal Union, the Vatican post office is "one of the best postal systems in the world." A recent New York Times article stated that "more letters are sent each year, per inhabitant, from the Vatican's 00120 postal code than from anywhere else in the world."

The best way to ship to Italy from the USA depends on speed vs. cost: DHL/FedEx Priority/UPS Worldwide Saver are fastest (1-3 days) for urgent items; USPS Priority/FedEx Economy/UPS Expedited offer balance (3-9 days); while USPS First-Class or specialized consolidators like Pirate Ship offer cheapest options for non-urgent, lighter packages (1-3 weeks). Always compare prices using online tools like Easyship, complete customs forms accurately, and consider your package's weight/size.

Arms and weapons. Articles of platinum or gold; jewelry; and other valuable articles unless sent as insured Priority Mail International parcels. Artificial flowers and fruits and accessories for them. Bells and other musical instruments and parts thereof.