Italy is making it easier for foreign workers to obtain temporary work visas, as the country faces a growing demand for skilled labour.
According to TravelBiz, the Italian government is planning to streamline the process and increase the number of “Click Days”—the days when visa applications are accepted.
This new move aims to fill critical gaps in Italy’s labour market, which the current visa system has struggled to address.
The proposed changes will move away from the strict quota and deadline-based approach, allowing a more flexible system that better meets Italy’s actual workforce needs.
Maria Grazia Gabrielli, Secretary of the General Confederation of Italian Workers (Cgil), emphasized the need for reforms. She said, “The current ‘Click Day’ system is not enough. We need a system that reflects the real demands of the labour market.”
However, while Italy is easing the visa process, the government has decided not to change the controversial Bossi-Fini Law.
This law requires non-EU nationals to secure a job offer before arriving in Italy and imposes strict rules for residence permits.
It also gives authorities more power to deport undocumented migrants and punishes employers who hire them illegally.
Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano confirmed that the government is working on a decree law to present these changes to the Council of Ministers soon.
While the new reforms will help more foreign workers access the Italian job market, the main provisions of the Bossi-Fini Law will remain in place.
