The Flow Decree for 2023

The Flow Decree for 2023

The Flow Decree for 2023 is a new immigration law being proposed by the Italian government to streamline and simplify the immigration process for non-European Union nationals. It aims to attract more skilled foreign workers, entrepreneurs, and investors to Italy by making the visa application process faster and more accessible.

Online the new decree on migration flows for 2023

The Gazzetta Ufficiale of the Italian Republic released the new decree on migration flows for 2023, confirming the new flow decree quota in Italy. As confirmed on the Press Release of December 21, 2022, the quota for 2023 is 82.705 workers. The quota includes different types of workers such as employees, seasonal workers, and freelancers.

What does the decree on migration flows state?

Each year, the decree on migration flows in Italy (Decreto Flussi) sets a specific quota for non-EU citizens allowed to come to Italy for work activities and for the conversion of residence permit. The Gazzetta Ufficiale of the Italian Republic confirmed the new quota of 82.705 with the official decree of January 26, 2023.

Quota for freelancers and non-seasonal subordinate workers

The 2023 quota for freelancers and non-seasonal subordinate workers in Italy is set to 38.705 and further divided as follows:

• 30.105 for nationals of countries that ratified immigration agreements with Italy. They can work as non-seasonal subordinate workers in the following industries: road haulage for third parties, construction, tourism and hotel, mechanical engineering, telecommunications, food, and shipbuilding;
• 1.000 for non-EU citizens who completed training and educational programs in their country of origin;
• 100 for Venezuelan residents with Italian ancestors;
• It is possible to convert into residence permits for non-seasonal subordinate workers:
  • 4.400 residence permits for seasonal workers;
  • 2.000 residence permits granted for the purpose of studying, completing internships, and attending vocational training courses
  • 200 long term UE residence permits granted by another UE country;
• It is possible to convert into residence permits for freelancers:
  • 370 residence permits granted for the purpose of studying, completing internships, and attending vocational training courses;
  • 30 long term UE residence permits granted by another UE country;
  • 500 for freelancers.

Which are the new rules for 2023?

For 2023, 82,705 total visas can be issued. The Italian government breaks down into fine detail the number of visas reserved for each category.

1. 38,705 entries for employment, seasonal and self-employment. Within this quota, 30,105 visas are reserved for workers in road transportation, construction and hotel-tourism, mechanics, telecommunications and the food industry.
2. 44,000 entries for seasonal employment in the agriculture and tourism-hotel sectors for people from specific countries.

How to apply

Applicants for the Italian work visa and visa conversion must submit a number of documents by 31 December 2023.

1. Application for the Certificate of No Impediment (so-called Nulla Osta)
2. Application for the Italian Visa
3. Entry in Italy and application for the Italian Residence permit