Great news for those looking to work legally in Europe – Italy has announced a new plan to issue nearly half a million work visas to non-EU nationals from 2026 to 2028.
This decision, officially confirmed by the Italian government on June 30, 2025, aims to fill labor shortages in key sectors like agriculture, food production, construction, and essential services.
📅 What’s in the New Plan?
According to a cabinet statement, Italy will issue 164,850 work permits in 2026, with the total number of new entries reaching 497,550 by 2028. That means half a million new opportunities for non-European Union citizens to live and work legally in Italy.
This is part of a broader effort by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government to expand legal immigration. It’s also the second large-scale visa plan during her time in office. Previously, the government had already approved over 450,000 work permits for the 2023–2025 period.
👨🌾 Why Is Italy Doing This?
Italy is facing an aging population and a serious labor shortage in several industries, especially agriculture. Major industry groups like Coldiretti, the country’s agricultural lobby, have welcomed the visa expansion, calling it a vital step for maintaining food production and field work across the country.
In fact, experts say Italy would need to welcome at least 10 million immigrants by 2050 just to keep its population stable and avoid depopulation in rural areas.
🗣️ What the Government Is Saying
Italy’s Interior Minister, Matteo Piantedosi, told local media that the government is committed to continuing its push for legal migration pathways that directly support the national economy.
“The government will continue with determination to allow legal migration channels, benefiting important sectors of our economy,” he said.
📌 Who Can Apply?
The new work visa program will likely be open to people from outside the European Union who have job offers in specific sectors, such as:
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🌾 Agriculture and farming
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🧱 Construction
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🏥 Healthcare and elder care
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🧼 Domestic work and hospitality
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🚚 Logistics and transportation
Each year, the Italian government releases a “Decreto Flussi” (immigration flow decree) that sets out how many foreign workers can apply, the allowed job categories, and the rules for employers.
🔗 How to Stay Updated and Apply
Details on how to apply will be published by the Italian government closer to the start of each visa cycle, usually at the beginning of the year.
📢 If you’re interested in applying when the 2026 quota opens, bookmark this page and follow us for real-time updates.
👉 We’ll post all application links, official forms, and deadlines as soon as they are available.
You can also check the link in the description or comments for step-by-step application guidance.
✈️ Final Thoughts
Whether you’re looking for a better future or want to experience life in one of Europe’s most beautiful countries, Italy’s new visa plan could be your golden ticket.
With nearly 500,000 jobs opening up, this is your chance to start a legal career in Italy and build a secure life abroad.

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