How to send a fax to Italy

Why fax to Italy?

Italy has one of the highest rates of fax usage in Europe. Government offices, courts, tax authorities (Agenzia delle Entrate), hospitals, and law firms use fax extensively for official document exchange. The Italian public administration relies on fax as a legally recognised form of communication, and many businesses. Particularly in banking, insurance, and professional services. Still treat fax as a standard channel for signed documents and formal correspondence.

If an Italian institution gives you a fax number, it is almost always the most efficient way to submit your paperwork.

What you need

To send a fax to Italy with unofax you need four things:

• Your document: PDF, Word, image, or any supported file. PDF gives the best results.
• The Italian fax number: Italy's country code is +39. Important: unlike most countries, you must include the leading zero in the area code even for international calls. A typical number looks like +39 06 1234 5678 (Rome) or +39 02 1234 5678 (Milan).
• A payment method: credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
• Your email address: for delivery confirmation and proof of receipt

No account, no subscription, no fax machine required.

Step by step

Sending a fax to Italy with unofax takes about two minutes:

• Upload your document: drag and drop or tap to select your file.
• Select Italy and enter the fax number: choose Italy from the country list. Type the full number including the leading zero (e.g. 06 1234 5678 for Rome). unofax adds the +39 country code automatically.
• Enter your email: provide your email address for delivery confirmation and proof of receipt.
• Preview: check each page in the preview. Add a free cover sheet if the recipient requires one.
• Pay: the per-page price is shown upfront. Pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
• Done: your fax is sent immediately. You receive a delivery confirmation once the receiving machine acknowledges receipt.

Tips for faxing to Italy

A few things to keep in mind when faxing to Italy:

• Business hours: Italian offices typically operate 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–18:00 CET (UTC+1), or CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Government offices often use a morning-only schedule. Faxes sent outside these hours will queue at the receiving machine.
• Keep the leading zero: Italy is one of the few countries where the leading zero in the area code must be dialled even for international calls. If you drop it, the call will not connect. Enter 06 for Rome, 02 for Milan, 055 for Florence.
• Write your cover sheet in Italian if possible: Italian government offices and courts may not process documents in other languages promptly. A brief cover sheet in Italian with the recipient's name and a subject line (oggetto) helps ensure fast handling.
• Use PDF for best quality: Italian institutions frequently print and file incoming faxes. A clean, high-contrast PDF ensures legibility.
• Toll-free numbers supported: unofax can send to Italian toll-free fax numbers. Supported prefixes:
  • 800: toll-free (numero verde)
  Enter the full number including the prefix (e.g. 800 123 456). unofax adds the +39 country code automatically.

Common questions

Quick answers about faxing to Italy:

• Can I fax to any Italian number? — Yes. unofax can deliver to any active fax line in Italy, including geographic numbers, internet fax services, and toll-free numbers.
• How long does delivery take? — Most faxes are delivered within one to three minutes. Delivery time depends on the number of pages and the speed of the receiving machine.
• Why do I keep the leading zero for Italy? — Italy uses a "closed numbering plan" where the area code (including the zero) is part of the subscriber number. This is different from most other countries and is required for the call to connect.
• How much does it cost to fax to Italy? — Faxing to Italy with unofax costs $0.29 AUD per page (≈€0.17). The price in your local currency is displayed before you pay. There are no subscriptions, setup fees, or hidden charges. You only pay for the pages you send.