Italy has completed transposition of the EU Single-Permit Directive after the Council of Ministers approved the final legislative decree on 9 April and published details on 13 April. The decree implements Directive (EU) 2024/1233, creating a one-stop procedure that lets non-EU nationals apply simultaneously for both a residence permit and authorisation to work. Under the new rules, Questure (police headquarters) must issue the combined permit within 30 days of a complete application, a dramatic cut from the current 60- to 90-day processing window for new entries. Renewals must now be finalised within 90 days. Employers are obliged to keep applicants informed of every communication they receive from immigration authorities, improving transparency and compliance.
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For companies and individuals looking for hands-on assistance with the updated process, VisaHQ offers streamlined online support through its Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/). The platform provides real-time guidance, curated document checklists and application tracking tools that sync with the new 30-day timeline, helping HR teams and foreign nationals submit accurate, complete files on the first attempt.
The change dovetails with Italy’s multi-year ‘Decreto Flussi’ quota programme and is expected to streamline hiring in sectors facing skills shortages, from engineering to food processing. Multinational companies will benefit from being able to post or recruit third-country nationals more quickly, while workers gain clearer information on rights, social security coverage and mobility within the EU. Practical next steps include updating application portals at Sportelli Unici per l’Immigrazione and retraining frontline staff. Legal advisers recommend that HR teams refresh document checklists immediately, especially around proof of accommodation and labour-contract compliance, to take advantage of the shorter timelines. Italy joins a handful of member states that have already met the April 2026 transposition deadline, burnishing its reputation as a gateway for skilled talent in southern Europe.
For companies and individuals looking for hands-on assistance with the updated process, VisaHQ offers streamlined online support through its Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/). The platform provides real-time guidance, curated document checklists and application tracking tools that sync with the new 30-day timeline, helping HR teams and foreign nationals submit accurate, complete files on the first attempt.
The change dovetails with Italy’s multi-year ‘Decreto Flussi’ quota programme and is expected to streamline hiring in sectors facing skills shortages, from engineering to food processing. Multinational companies will benefit from being able to post or recruit third-country nationals more quickly, while workers gain clearer information on rights, social security coverage and mobility within the EU. Practical next steps include updating application portals at Sportelli Unici per l’Immigrazione and retraining frontline staff. Legal advisers recommend that HR teams refresh document checklists immediately, especially around proof of accommodation and labour-contract compliance, to take advantage of the shorter timelines. Italy joins a handful of member states that have already met the April 2026 transposition deadline, burnishing its reputation as a gateway for skilled talent in southern Europe.
