The Immigration Office of the Asti provincial police headquarters confirmed on 19 December that four non-EU nationals were ordered to leave Italy after their residence-permit applications were rejected. Three accepted ‘voluntary departure’ within the legally mandated seven-day window, while a fourth repeat offender was transferred to Milan’s Corelli pre-removal centre for enforced repatriation.
Although numerically small, the action reflects the Interior Ministry’s December push to clear backlogs and hit annual removal targets before year-end audits. Local employers who engage seasonal or agency labour should anticipate stepped-up document checks at worksites and accommodation facilities in the coming weeks.
![Asti police expel four irregular migrants in renewed year-end enforcement drive]()
For anyone trying to stay ahead of Italy’s evolving immigration requirements—whether employers, HR teams, or individual travellers—VisaHQ offers a quick way to verify visa rules, compile supporting documents, and track applications online. Their Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) can serve as a practical launch point for understanding entry categories or coordinating residence-permit paperwork.
Business travellers are unlikely to be directly affected, but HR departments should remind foreign staff—particularly new hires awaiting permit renewals—to carry application receipts (‘richiesta di rinnovo’) when moving around the country. Failure to produce proof of pending status can lead to temporary detention until identity is verified.
Law firms note that voluntary-departure orders carry a re-entry ban of up to five years unless successfully appealed. Companies planning to re-engage dismissed workers should consult counsel before issuing new contracts.
Although numerically small, the action reflects the Interior Ministry’s December push to clear backlogs and hit annual removal targets before year-end audits. Local employers who engage seasonal or agency labour should anticipate stepped-up document checks at worksites and accommodation facilities in the coming weeks.
For anyone trying to stay ahead of Italy’s evolving immigration requirements—whether employers, HR teams, or individual travellers—VisaHQ offers a quick way to verify visa rules, compile supporting documents, and track applications online. Their Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) can serve as a practical launch point for understanding entry categories or coordinating residence-permit paperwork.
Business travellers are unlikely to be directly affected, but HR departments should remind foreign staff—particularly new hires awaiting permit renewals—to carry application receipts (‘richiesta di rinnovo’) when moving around the country. Failure to produce proof of pending status can lead to temporary detention until identity is verified.
Law firms note that voluntary-departure orders carry a re-entry ban of up to five years unless successfully appealed. Companies planning to re-engage dismissed workers should consult counsel before issuing new contracts.
