Decreto Flussi 2026–2028

📌 Decreto Flussi 2026–2028: New Rules for Legal Work Entry to Italy

The Italian Government has officially approved the Decreto Flussi 2026–2028, as provided by the DPCM of 2 October 2025 and published in the Official Gazette (Gazzetta Ufficiale) on 15 October 2025.

This decree sets the maximum number of non-EU citizens who will be allowed to enter Italy legally for work purposes over the 2026–2028 period.
Its main goal is to address labor shortages in key sectors of the Italian economy.

📊 How Many Entries Are Planned

The decree authorizes a total of:

👉 497,550 work-related entries over three years

Annual breakdown:

  • 164,850 in 2026
  • 165,850 in 2027
  • 166,850 in 2028

This represents around 45,000 more permits compared to the 2023–2025 period.
A significant increase is dedicated to:

  • non-seasonal employment
  • family care and social-health assistance (caregivers, domestic workers)

🏗️ Main Sectors Covered by the Decree

The quotas target sectors where Italy faces a chronic shortage of workers, including:

  • agriculture
  • construction
  • logistics and transport
  • tourism and hospitality
  • manufacturing and industry
  • domestic work (caregivers, housekeepers)
  • social and healthcare assistance
  • other sectors with strong demand for foreign workers

The exact distribution of quotas by sector is defined each year.

🖥️ Mandatory Pre-filling of Applications (Precompilazione)

An important update: pre-filling applications is mandatory.

📅 Pre-filling period

👉 From 23 October to 7 December 2025

During this period, employers must:

  • access the official portal;
  • pre-fill all applications in advance;
  • carefully verify all required data.

⚠️ Without pre-filling, participation in the click day is practically impossible.

⏱️ Click Day 2026: Official Dates

Applications must be submitted on specific dates:

  • 12 January 2026
    👉 seasonal work in agriculture
  • 9 February 2026
    👉 seasonal work in tourism
  • 16 February 2026
    👉 non-seasonal work for:
    • countries with bilateral agreements
    • specific professional categories
  • 18 February 2026
    👉 other categories of non-seasonal work

⛔ Applications are processed strictly in chronological order — in many cases, a few seconds can make the difference.

👥 Who This Decree Is For

The Decreto Flussi directly concerns:

  • non-EU citizens currently outside Italy seeking employment;
  • Italian employers hiring from abroad;
  • families wishing to employ a caregiver from another country;
  • companies operating in sectors with labor shortages.

⚠️ Key Points to Keep in Mind

  • Quotas are limited.
  • Errors in applications may result in automatic rejection.
  • Employer data is subject to strict verification.
  • Access to quotas may vary depending on the applicant’s country of origin.

👉 Early preparation is essential.

✈️ Thinking about working in Italy?
🏢 Or are you an employer planning to hire from abroad?

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