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How many work visas has Italy approved for 2026\u20132028?<\/h3>\n
Italy has approved 497,550 work visa slots<\/strong> over three years:<\/p>\n 2026: about 164,000 slots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2027: about 165,000 slots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2028: about 167,000 slots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These visas cover seasonal, non-seasonal, and selected self-employed work.<\/p>\n Only non-EU citizens living outside Italy<\/strong> can apply, and only if they have an Italian employer<\/strong> willing to sponsor them.<\/p>\n You cannot apply on your own without a job offer.<\/p>\n The main job sectors include:<\/p>\n Agriculture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Tourism and hospitality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Construction and skilled trades<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Domestic and home-care services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Limited self-employment categories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Each year\u2019s quota is divided by job type.<\/p>\n A click day<\/strong> is the official day when Italian employers submit online applications to hire foreign workers under the quota system.<\/p>\n Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis<\/strong>, and quotas often fill quickly.<\/p>\n Italy has announced plans to gradually reduce reliance on click days<\/strong>, but the system still applies<\/strong> for now. Employers must continue to follow official click-day timelines until changes are fully implemented.<\/p>\n No. Individuals cannot apply directly<\/strong> for a Decreto Flussi work visa. The process usually follows these steps:<\/p>\n Employer applies for work authorisation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Approval is issued<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Worker applies for a visa at the Italian embassy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Worker enters Italy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Residence contract is signed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Residence permit (permesso di soggiorno<\/em>) is issued<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n No. Meeting the quota does not guarantee approval<\/strong>. Yes. Some quotas are reserved for countries that:<\/p>\n Cooperate with Italy on migration control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Have repatriation agreements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Support legal migration awareness programmes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Who can apply for the Italy work visa under Decreto Flussi?<\/h3>\n
Which jobs are covered under Decreto Flussi?<\/h3>\n
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What is a \u201cclick day\u201d in Italy work visas?<\/h3>\n
Is Italy removing the click-day system?<\/h3>\n
Can individuals apply directly without an employer?<\/h3>\n
Only Italian employers can start the process.<\/p>\nWhat is the process from job offer to residence permit?<\/h3>\n
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Does the Decreto Flussi guarantee visa approval?<\/h3>\n
Applications are reviewed by Italian authorities, and errors or missing documents can lead to rejection.<\/p>\nAre some countries given preference under the new decree?<\/h3>\n
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Is the Italy work visa permanent?<\/h3>\n