Italy Approves Three-Year Migration Flow Decree for 2026–2028

Key Points 

• Italy will admit nearly 500,000 non-EU workers between 2026 and 2028 under a new decree aimed at filling labor gaps and combating irregular employment 

Italy Work Permit Quotas  

Italy approved the Flow Decree for 2026–2028, authorizing the regular entry of 497,550 non-EU workers over a three-year period. The measure is designed to address critical labor shortages and support the country’s production system through a structured and controlled immigration framework.

In 2026 alone, 164,850 work entries are expected, with totals distributed as follows over the three-year span: 

• Non-seasonal and self-employed workers: 230,550 
• Seasonal workers in agriculture and tourism: 267,000 

Quotas were based on previous demand and labor market input from key social partners. Italy also plans to encourage non-quota entries by prioritizing highly sought-after professional profiles and expanding workforce training in migrants’ countries of origin.