Italy seeks to attract foreign workers, even more so in the agricultural sector
Foreign worker hiring quotas will now be determined every three years, instead of annually.
Italy has introduced new changes to its laws for foreign workers, with the goal of simplifying the regulations and making it easier for international employees to find work and relocate to Italy. The government has also strengthened its measures to combat illegal migration and human trafficking.
The recent changes include extending the validity period for residence permits for family reunification, self-employment, and permanent work to three years, up from the previous two-year period. Additionally, foreign worker hiring quotas will now be determined every three years, instead of annually.
The Italian government has also increased the foreign worker quota for 2023 to 82,705, which is a rise of 12,000 over 2021 and approximately 7,000 over 2022. Agricultural companies registered to employ agricultural workers will be given preference over other candidates from outside the industry.
Italy also offers opportunities for international workers through the EU Blue Card and the Italian Digital Nomad Visa, which allows remote workers to reside in Italy. However, to avoid any confusion, the new regulations have further clarified the definition of ‘special protection.’
