From 08:00 on Sunday, 22 March, until 20:00 on Monday, 23 March 2026, Italian employers and accredited intermediaries have a final, 48-hour opportunity to submit electronic requests for non-seasonal work permits under the 2024 Decreto Flussi program. The joint circular issued by the Interior, Labour, Agriculture and Tourism ministries allocates the last tranche of quotas authorised by January’s inter-ministerial decree, with priority given to home-care aides, domestic employees and workers in construction, transport and tourism. Applications must be filed through the Interior Ministry’s ALI portal using SPID or CIE digital ID, and will be processed on a strict time-stamp basis once the portal re-opens for “click-day” transmission. Employers that pre-caricati (pre-loaded) draft forms earlier this month are urged to check attachments and digital signatures before hitting “invia” to avoid auto-rejection. Background: The 2024 Flussi decree set a record 154,500 entries, responding to chronic labour shortages and to last year’s companies’ complaints that quotas ran out in minutes. However, trade unions warn that the short notice and competitive race for slots still favour larger consultancy firms over SMEs and families seeking carers. Advocacy groups also criticise the requirement that prospective workers remain outside the EU during processing, arguing it prolongs irregular stays.
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![Italy Opens 48-Hour ‘Click-Day’ Window for 2024 Decreto Flussi Work-Permit Applications]()
Practical implications:
• Employers should have the €16 ‘marca da bollo’ ready and book Poste Italiane biometric appointments for workers as soon as nulla-osta receipts are issued.
• Family-sponsorship and conversion categories are not affected by the click-day and remain open year-round.
• Companies with urgent spring hiring needs that miss the window must now wait for the 2025 decree, expected in September, or use intra-company transfer permits where eligible.
Looking ahead, the government has signalled that next year’s decree will be multi-year (2027 horizon) and reserve higher quotas for digital-nomad and construction profiles linked to PNRR infrastructure projects, as well as simplified procedures for Ukrainians under temporary protection.
Leveraging more than two decades of global visa-processing experience, VisaHQ can help both employers and prospective workers steer through the Decreto Flussi race by pre-screening eligibility, perfecting ALI-portal uploads and arranging swift consular follow-ups. Explore tailored Italian work-permit support at https://www.visahq.com/italy/ and avoid last-minute surprises.
Practical implications:
• Employers should have the €16 ‘marca da bollo’ ready and book Poste Italiane biometric appointments for workers as soon as nulla-osta receipts are issued.
• Family-sponsorship and conversion categories are not affected by the click-day and remain open year-round.
• Companies with urgent spring hiring needs that miss the window must now wait for the 2025 decree, expected in September, or use intra-company transfer permits where eligible.
Looking ahead, the government has signalled that next year’s decree will be multi-year (2027 horizon) and reserve higher quotas for digital-nomad and construction profiles linked to PNRR infrastructure projects, as well as simplified procedures for Ukrainians under temporary protection.
