Decreto Flussi 2026–2028 sets 497,550 entry places
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Labour
In force 1 Jan 2026
· announced 15 Oct 2025
The DPCM published in October 2025 authorises 497,550 third-country-national entries for seasonal work, non-seasonal employment and self-employment across 2026–2028: 164,850 in 2026, 165,850 in 2027 and 166,850 in 2028. Applications are employer-led and divided by category and click-day calendar; a quota is not an individual entitlement.
Who it affects
Non-EU workers using quota-based employment or self-employment routes, and sponsoring employers.
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