Working in Italy: a Faster Immigration Procedure (for Limited Categories of Work Permits) Has Been Introduced

Working in Italy a Faster Immigration Procedure (for Limited Categories of Work Permits) Has Been Introduced
23 June 2022

Working in Italy – a faster procedure

Working in Italy: The procedure for getting work permit clearance (Nulla Osta) for non-EU citizens in relation to the application for subordinate work under the 2021 and 2022 Decreto Flussi (to be soon announced) has been officially simplified.

This measure has been introduced by the government as Italy is facing a shortage of manpower in many production sectors (manufacturing, agriculture, catering, etc.).

Yet, it must be clear that the simplification measure does not apply to all types of work permits. More specifically, this procedure will apply to the work permit application of subordinate work submitted under the Decreto Flussi of 2021 and 2022. It does not apply to intra-company, Blue Card and other permits for special categories of workers set forth under art. 27 Immigration Law (journalists, nurses, translators, researchers, etc.)

Details of the simplification procedure:

  • Timing: 
    1) The work permit (Nulla Osta) shall be issued within 30 days, instead of 60 days.
    2) The visa shall be issued within 20 days from the day of its request.
  • Requirements to start working in Italy
    The Nulla Osta issued under the conditions specified above, shall be considered as an authorization to carry out the work activity on the national territory even without prior:
    1)  signing of the contract of stay.
    2) request for a residence permit for work reasons.

Please note that this does not mean that the signing of the contract of stay and the request for a residence permit are not required. The simplification procedure allows the foreigner to start working before carrying out these formalities. However, they shall be completed in the manner requested by the Italian authorities. Furthermore, in case the Italian authorities later find out that the foreigner does not comply with all the requiremets, such nulla osta, visa, etc., can be revoked.

Author:

Yuu Shibata

Yuu Shibata (ys@mazzeschi.it) is the Italian Immigration and EU Legal Practice Manager at Mazzeschi SRL, based in Milan, Italy. She holds a PhD in EU Law from the University of Bologna and has been advising on business immigration since 2018. Specializing in Italy-Japan relations, Yuu primarily works with corporate clients, helping businesses navigate the complexities of EU and Italian legal frameworks to ensure seamless immigration processes. Her expertise extends beyond consultancy, she is an active contributor to publications on EU and Italian law, focusing on immigration and business regulations. With a strong academic background and hands-on experience, Yuu provides strategic guidance tailored to corporate needs, effectively bridging legal compliance with business objectives.

ys@mazzeschi.it
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