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Italy is set to streamline the process for foreign workers seeking temporary visas in an effort to address growing labor shortages. According to reports from TravelBiz, the government plans to increase the number of “Click Days,” designated times when visa applications are accepted, to make it easier for skilled foreign workers to enter the country.
This move comes as Italy grapples with a significant need for workers, with the current system proving insufficient to fill critical labor gaps. The proposed changes will shift away from the rigid quota and deadline-based model, instead adopting a more flexible system that better aligns with the country’s actual workforce needs.
Maria Grazia Gabrielli, Secretary of the General Confederation of Italian Workers (Cgil), has pointed out the shortcomings of the existing “Click Day” system and is advocating for reforms that reflect real labor market demands. However, despite efforts to ease the visa process, the Italian government has ruled out any modifications to the controversial Bossi-Fini Law, which governs immigration policies.
The Bossi-Fini Law requires non-EU nationals to secure a job offer before entering Italy and imposes strict conditions for residence permits. It also grants authorities expanded powers to deport undocumented migrants and penalizes employers who hire them.
Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano confirmed that the government is preparing a decree to present these changes to the Council of Ministers soon, aiming to facilitate better access to the Italian labor market while maintaining key immigration controls under the Bossi-Fini Law.
