Italian Parliament Approves Immigration Decree Expanding ‘Decreto Flussi’ Quotas & Fast-Tracking Work Permits
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Decreto Flussi Adds 10,000 ‘Out-of-Quota’ Slots for Domestic Caregivers and Babysitters
The decree allocates 10,000 extra, quota-free work permits for non-EU domestic caregivers and babysitters, reflecting acute labour shortages in family-support roles. Sponsoring households and agencies can apply online, but must meet wage and housing safeguards or risk heavy penalties.
Flussi Decree Clarifies Rules for Hiring Extra-EU Truck Drivers: CQC No Longer Required Upfront
An inter-ministerial circular dated 20 November clarifies that non-EU truck drivers hired under 2026 Flussi quotas need only present a convertible heavy-vehicle licence at the visa stage; the costly CQC certificate can be obtained after arrival. The rule is expected to accelerate recruitment for Italy’s logistics sector.