{"id":1115,"date":"2026-02-11T11:30:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/?p=1115"},"modified":"2026-02-11T08:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:01:54","slug":"breaking-news-italy-opens-work-visa-slots2026-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/breaking-news-italy-opens-work-visa-slots2026-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking News: Italy Opens Work Visa Slots:2026\u20132028"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"497\">Italy work visa: Italy has announced a major legal work opportunity for foreigners, confirming <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"450\">nearly 500,000 work visa quotas<\/strong> under its new <strong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"496\">Flussi Decree for 2026\u20132028<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"497\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1118\" src=\"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italy-Work-Visa-2026.png\" alt=\"Work Visa\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italy-Work-Visa-2026.png 1366w, https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italy-Work-Visa-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italy-Work-Visa-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italy-Work-Visa-2026-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"709\">The decision, published by the Italian government in October 2025, sets out how non-EU citizens can enter Italy legally for <strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"682\">seasonal, non-seasonal, and selected self-employed work<\/strong> over the next three years.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"749\">How Many Workers Italy Will Accept<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"854\">In total, <strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"788\">497,550 foreign workers<\/strong> will be admitted between 2026 and 2028. The yearly allocation is:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"945\">\n<li data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"885\">\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"885\"><strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"867\">2026:<\/strong> 164,850 workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"915\">\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"897\">2027:<\/strong> 165,850 workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"945\">\n<p data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"945\"><strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"927\">2028:<\/strong> 166,850 workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1090\">Importantly, these quotas apply only to <strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1029\">foreign nationals living outside Italy<\/strong> and are distributed by <strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1089\">job sector and country of origin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1129\">Jobs Covered by the Flussi Decree<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1203\">The programme focuses on sectors facing labour shortages. These include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1350\">\n<li data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1220\">\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1220\">Agriculture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1248\">\n<p data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1248\">Tourism and hospitality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1284\">\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1284\">Construction and skilled trades<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1318\">\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1318\">Family and home-care services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1350\">\n<p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1350\">Approved non-seasonal roles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1433\">As a result, many employers will rely on foreign workers to fill essential roles.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1467\">Key Click Day Dates for 2026<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1561\">Italy uses fixed online application days known as <strong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1536\">\u201cclick days.\u201d<\/strong> For 2026, the dates are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1763\">\n<li data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1609\">\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1580\">January 12:<\/strong> Seasonal agricultural work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1651\">\n<p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1627\">February 9:<\/strong> Seasonal tourism jobs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1715\">\n<p data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1715\"><strong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1670\">February 16:<\/strong> Non-seasonal work and some self-employment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1763\">\n<p data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1763\"><strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1734\">February 18:<\/strong> Family and home-care roles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1847\">Applications are submitted <strong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1816\">by Italian employers<\/strong>, not by individual applicants.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1847\">For more information on Italy work process for non EU citizens, read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/home-affairs.ec.europa.eu\/policies\/migration-and-asylum\/eu-immigration-portal\/employed-worker-italy_en\">https:\/\/home-affairs.ec.europa.eu\/policies\/migration-and-asylum\/eu-immigration-portal\/employed-worker-italy_en<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1874\">Why This News Matters<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2101\">Previously, many foreign workers struggled with unclear timelines. Now, Italy has published quotas and dates early. This creates a <strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2050\">more predictable and transparent system<\/strong>, although competition is expected to be very high.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2145\">Therefore, early preparation is essential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2145\">Read related news here:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2145\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/specific-visa-update-in-2026-nigerians-must-know\/\">https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/specific-visa-update-in-2026-nigerians-must-know\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2197\">\u26a0\ufe0f Travelcliques Disclaimer &amp; Scam Warning<\/h6>\n<h6 data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2427\"><strong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2220\">Important Notice:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2223\" \/>Travelcliques does <strong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2249\">not<\/strong> sell Italy work visas, guarantee job offers, or control Flussi approvals. Work visas under the Flussi Decree are <strong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2426\">employer-sponsored and issued solely by Italian authorities<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n<h6 data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2444\">Be cautious of:<\/h6>\n<ul data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<li data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<h6 data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2495\">Anyone promising \u201cguaranteed\u201d Italy work visas<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2554\">\n<h6 data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2554\">Requests for upfront visa payments without an employer<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<h6 data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2606\">Agents claiming they can bypass click-day rules<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2720\">Always verify offers through official channels. Immigration decisions rest entirely with the Italian government.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italy work visa: Italy has announced a major legal work opportunity for foreigners, confirming nearly 500,000 work visa quotas under its new Flussi Decree for<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-travel-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1115"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1119,"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1115\/revisions\/1119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetravelcliques.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}