Italy Divides 43,300 Non-Seasonal Work-Permit Quotas Among Regions for 2026
‘Click-Day’ for Carers Overruns: 49,000 Requests Chase 13,600 Home-Care Visas
Italian Consulates Resume Visa Issuance After Week-Long VIS Shutdown
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Embassy Issues Last-Minute Reminder: UK ETA Mandatory from 25 February
The Italian Embassy in London has urged Italian citizens and EU residents to secure a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation before the 25 February enforcement date. From that day, carriers will refuse boarding to travellers without an approved ETA, potentially disrupting last-minute business trips.
Nationwide Aviation Strike Moved to 26 February After Olympic Ban – Travellers Brace for Disruption
Unions have rescheduled a nationwide aviation strike to 26 February, days after the Winter Olympics close. Airlines must release amended timetables by 22 February, and business-travel planners are urged to prepare alternative routings as cancellations are expected at Rome, Milan and Venice airports.
Italy Launches Data Hub to Combat Labour Exploitation of Migrant Farmworkers
Italy’s anti-gang-master task-force has approved a nationwide information system to fight labour exploitation in agriculture. The database will identify high-risk areas, speed up residence permits for victims and add supply-chain scrutiny for companies sourcing Italian produce.
Italy Centralizes Overseas Citizenship Applications Under New Law
A new law that entered into force on 19 February 2026 shifts most adult Italian-citizenship applications from consulates to a central MAECI office in Rome beginning 2029. Annual caps and longer statutory processing times will apply during the transition, prompting a likely surge in filings over the next three years. Multinationals that rely on Italian citizenship as a mobility strategy should reassess pipelines and timelines.
Ten EU States—Including Italy’s Neighbours—Push to Refocus Frontex on Returns and Tech
Ten EU countries have proposed concentrating the 2026 Frontex reform on return operations, advanced drones and AI analytics, rather than a wider mandate. Although Italy did not sign the paper, the move could channel additional EU resources to return operations that frequently involve Italian territory and heighten compliance scrutiny for travellers.