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Entry for non-seasonal subordinate work within the Decreto Flussi quotas

nulla osta al lavoro subordinato

Italy admits most foreign workers for employed (subordinate) work only within yearly quotas set by a decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (DPCM). The current DPCM of 2 October 2025 covers 2026-2028. An employer in Italy applies online for a work authorisation (nulla osta) on fixed 'click days'. Once the nulla osta is issued, the worker gets a national D visa at the Italian consulate, enters Italy and then obtains a residence permit for work.

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Who it’s for

Non-EU nationals living abroad who have a concrete job offer from an employer in Italy willing to apply for a nulla osta within the yearly quota. Some highly qualified profiles (for example EU Blue Card, researchers) use separate 'outside quota' routes instead.

Eligibility

  • Job offer from an employer in Italy

    The whole procedure starts with the employer's application for a nulla osta. The worker cannot apply for this route alone.

  • Quota availability

    A nulla osta is issued only while quota places remain; the 2027 limits are set by the joint circular of 1 October 2026.

    Entries authorised for 2027

    For 2027 (circular of 1 October 2026)
    Non-seasonal subordinate
    76,200
    Seasonal
    89,000
    Self-employed
    650
    Total 2026-2028set by DPCM of 2 October 2025
    497,550
    Official wording

    A nulla osta is only issued while quota places remain. The DPCM of 2 October 2025 sets 497,550 entries for 2026-2028. For 2027 the joint circular of 1 October 2026 authorises 76,200 non-seasonal subordinate entries, 89,000 seasonal entries and 650 self-employed entries.

  • Application on the click day

    Your employer pre-fills the application on the ALI portal, then sends it from the click day for 2027.

    2027 application dates

    For 2027 applications
    Pre-filling opens
    23 October 2026
    Pre-filling closes
    7 December 2026
    Sending: non-seasonal
    16 February 2027
    Sending: domestic/family care
    18 February 2027
    Sending endsif quota remains
    31 December 2027
    • Applications are sent through the Ministry of the Interior ALI portal
    Official wording

    Applications are pre-filled on the Ministry of the Interior ALI portal and sent from the click day. For 2027: pre-filling from 23 October to 7 December 2026; sending from 16 February 2027 (non-seasonal) or 18 February 2027 (domestic/family care), until 31 December 2027 if quota remains.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementLabour market test at the job centre
  • Document checklistNulla osta application (online form on the ALI portal)
  • FeesNational long-stay (D) visa fee

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