How To Move To Italy For Work In 2026 (Without Agent)
Are you imagination of bigness in the sun of Italian region or in the at work opportunity of Milan? Moving to Italy in 2026 to work has never been more transparent and accessible than ever. As the Italian government approved a record 164,850 work permits in a single year with the Decreto Flussi, the services of pricey and untrustworthy visa agents have been eliminated.
In case of a job offer, you are able to manage the process on your own. This manual offers a step-by-step map of going through the Italian work-visa system on 2026 in self-employed mode and save thousands of dollars in the fees you do not need, and your application is entirely covered.
Pre-Application: Phase of Job Search
In Italy, the Italian labor market is particularly seeking to fill positions such as construction, logistics, and tourism with so-called subordinate workers (Lavoro Subordinato) before you can access the government portal.
- Lavoro Subordinato: This is the first category of employees. You require a signed contract with an Italian employer.3
- Job Offer with Nulla Osta: It is always important to make sure that your employer is ready to request the Granting of Nulla Osta (entry clearance).4 This is the document that resonates your visa eligibility.
- Europass resume: The European style of the resume is to be used. The Italian HR departments employ this to check whether you are a profile fitting the Skilled criteria in a quick manner.
- CPI Labor Market Test: Your employer must initially make contact with Centro per l’Impiego so as to demonstrate that there is no Italian or EU citizen who can fill the post.5 This check currently takes around 8 days.
The Phase of Digital Portal and Click Day
In 2026, it will be 100% digital through the Portale Servizi ALI. In order to avoid being detected by agents, you have to make sure that your employer is ready in terms of technology.
- SPID (Sistema Pubblico di Identita Digitale): With the help of your digital ID, your employer will have to enter the portal.6 Do not provide any personal information to the person who says that he/she can avoid this procedure.
- Pre-compilazione Window: This is a very essential update of 2026. Employers are allowed to pre-fill your application (usually towards the end of Oct to the beginning of Dec).7 That way, on Click Day, they need not do more than pressing Submit.
Click Day 2026 Dates:
- February 16, 2026: Non-seasonal subordinate workers (Construction, Logistics, etc.).8.
- February 18, 2026: Domestic workers and care workers (Colf/Badanti).9
- Marca da Bollo: An online payment of 16 Euros in digital revenue stamp will be required at the time of filling.
The Nulla Osta (Entry Clearance) Phase
Following a successful Click Day submission, the Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione (SUI) assumes control.10.
- Financial Verification: The SUI examines tax files of the employer and Asseverazione (certificate of an Italian accountant) to confirm that the company is capable of really affording to employ you.
- Digital Nulla Osta: After this approval, a digital Nulla Osta is granted. This, automatically, in 2026 is sent to the Italian Consulate in your country of residence.
- 180-Day Deadline: You now have 6 months since the date of issue to make your application to your real visa.
Embassy & Arrival Phase
You proceed to deal with the actual visa partners once your Nulla Osta is ready. This does not require an agent, all you require is an appointment.
- D-type National Visa: This is your long time work visa.
- Official Partners: VFS Global or BLS international is your choice when booking an appointment. These are the authorized entities only.
- Permesso di Soggiorno: Within 8 days of arriving in Italy, you are required to go to Post Office (Poste Italiane) and post the Yellow Kit application of your Residence Permit.
FAQs
Am I to make application to the Decreto Flussi?
No. Your Italian employer will have to submit the first application.13 You do not need a third-party visa agent to serve as an intermediary between you and your employer.
But how can I determine whether a job offer is legitimate or not?
Authentic Italian employees will never request you to pay your own Nulla Osta. When one receives the requests of visa processing fees over Western Union or crypto, they are a scam.
Does a work visa need the Italian language?
When speaking of the visa itself, in most cases, no. But in some industries such as Healthcare, it has to be a B1. Besides, you will also sign an Integration Agreement that mandates you to study basic Italian in the next two years on arrival.14
What about the situation when my employer does not have SPID?
They must get it. All Italian legal businesses must now possess a digital identity (SPID or CIE) in order to deal with the government.
Is it possible to switch jobs upon a work visa?
Your first year is normally attached to the sponsoring employer in 2026. Once you have completed 12 months, then you are usually free to switch employers in the same industry.
Final Thought
You can move to Italy without the need to hire an agent; and this is the surest method of certifying your documents. With the ALI Portal, you are the owner of your own future by following the official Decreto Flussi timeline. Be patient and have you documents in order and your Italian dream will not be far away.
Disclaimer
This paper is not a scam. It is recommended that readers should confirm information with the reliable sources, including the official Italian Ministry of Interior or your Italian Embassy.