All You Need To Know About The Italian Flow Decree [Flussi] 2023/2024

Italy has changed its migration laws several times over the years which is radically influencing the legislative process on employment of foreigners.

Beginning from the Foschi Law of 1986 to the Bossi-Fini Law introduced in 2002, other legislative measures have shaped the rights and work conditions of migrants in Italy. The country however continues to face the challenges of a much-needed workforce, especially in the Agric and domestic sectors.
The evolution of migration laws has not been without political controversies. Legislative changes, however, have resulted in various debates reflecting the different needs and interests of multiple stakeholders.

On the official website of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies, it is reported that the Flow Decree 2023, pre-compilation of applications starts [today] 30 October 2023. The transitional planning of the entry flows of seasonal and non-EU seasonal workers into the territory of the State for the three years 2023-2025, was signed on the 27th of September 2023 and published in the Official Journal no. 231 of 3 October 2023.

A total of 136,000 non-EU workers will be able to enter Italy regularly thanks to the 2023 flow decree which allows 52,770 entries for non-seasonal subordinate work, 680 entries for self-employed work, and 82,550 entries for seasonal subordinate work.

Starting from 9:00 on 30 October 2023 and until 26 November 2023, the application for pre-compiling the application forms is available at the official website Portale Servizi. The system will be available from 08:00 to 20:00 every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday.

Applications will be transmitted exclusively using the usual electronic methods, starting from: – 9:00 am on 2 December 2023 (the sixtieth day from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, art. 8, paragraph 1, letter a) of the Prime Ministerial Decree) entries referred to in the art. 6, paragraph 3, letter. a), is for non-seasonal work.