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Italy to Issue 500,000 Work Visas for Non-EU Nationals

7/3/2025

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Italy is set to issue almost 500,000 work visas for non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, aiming to fill critical labor gaps in agriculture and tourism. Starting with 164,850 visas in 2026, the number will rise each year. Under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the government seeks to balance legal migration with stricter measures against illegal immigration.

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Italy is set to issue almost 500,000 work visas for non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, aiming to fill critical labor gaps in agriculture and tourism. Starting with 164,850 visas in 2026, the number will rise each year. Under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the government seeks to balance legal migration with stricter measures against illegal immigration.