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Decreto flussi 2026-2028: how many entries Italy allows
Italy's three-year work-entry decree sets about 164,850 places a year for 2026-2028. Applications run through the ALI portal until 31 December 2026, within quota limits. · Work in Italy- Work in Italy
Flussi 2026 click days: dates already passed and what comes next
The 2026 click days were 12 January (seasonal agriculture) and 9, 16 and 18 February (tourism, non-seasonal, family care). Filing stays open to 31 December 2026 if quota remains. -
Hiring from abroad in 2026: what employers must show
Employers applying under the 2026-2028 decreto flussi need ATECO 2025 codes, a job-centre check for non-seasonal roles, minimum income and a digital contract within eight days. Work in Italy
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- Work in Italy New single permit rules: Legislative Decree 83/2026Italy implemented the EU single permit directive (2024/1233) with D.Lgs. 83/2026. One application covers residence and work, with a 30-day target for new permits and 90 days for renewals.
- Renewing a permit: check your timing in 2026Ordinary renewals are filed up to 60 days before expiry; reports on the new single permit mention 90 days. Check which rule applies to your permit type.
- Entry/Exit System now fully running at Schengen bordersThe EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational at all Schengen border crossings since 10 April 2026. Short-stay non-EU visitors are registered with fingerprints and a photo.
- ETIAS travel authorisation: expected late 2026ETIAS, the EU travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, has no confirmed start date. Earlier plans said the last quarter of 2026; some reports now point to 2027. Reported fee EUR 20. Check the official site.
- Work in Italy Residence contract for work can now be signed digitally (more models)The Interior Ministry reported that from 19 June 2026 the residence-contract-by-digital-signature function also covers models BC and LFE.
- International protection Asylum reception rules amended by Decree-Law 100/2026Decree-Law 100/2026 (12 June 2026) implements the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and contains justice measures. Law 145/2026 converted it without changes.
- Join family Constitutional Court ruling 141/2026 on social allowanceOn 21 July 2026 the Constitutional Court rejected challenges to the requirement of a long-term residence permit for non-EU citizens to receive the assegno sociale.
- Visas Digital nomad visa: how to check the current rulesItaly has a visa category for remote workers. Conditions and procedure change, so check the official visa portal before you plan.
- Work in Italy EU Blue Card: salary thresholdHighly qualified non-EU workers can apply for an EU Blue Card. The minimum salary is set each year by the Italian authorities.
- Visas Italia Startup Visa: apply through the official portalNon-EU entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea can apply for the Italia Startup Visa through the national portal.
- Study in Italy Universitaly pre-enrolment: check the windowNon-EU students abroad must pre-enrol on Universitaly before applying for a study visa. Windows are set by the university ministry.
- Warning: fake permesso agentsSome people charge fees for permit appointments or promise a permit. Official procedures never need payment to a private person.