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Italy has streamlined entry rules and reduced bureaucratic processes for foreign workers.
A new decree legalising this was promulgated on Wednesday.
A key change has been made to legalise online applications for work permits to be submitted over multiple days in a year instead of just one day as previously required.
An additional quota of 10,000 work permits for 2025 has also been introduced.It is specifically for domestic workers and caregivers, particularly for the elderly and disabled.
Seasonal foreign workers in sectors like agriculture and tourism now have 60 days from 30, to find a new job and renew their work permits after their contracts have expired.
According to Labour Minister Marina Calderone, the decree grants six-month residence permits to migrants who report abuses, with the option to renew them for at least a year.
The country plans to admit 452,000 foreign workers between 2023 and 2025 for seasonal, non-seasonal, and self-employment opportunities.
