What is 'Click Day' and how do I prepare?

Click Day is a 24-hour race where thousands of employers submit applications simultaneously. To win, your employer should have all documents (especially the *Asseverazione*) uploaded as drafts weeks in advance, so they can hit 'submit' the millisecond the portal opens. In many regions, quotas fill in under 10 minutes.

The 8-Day Rule: Signed Contract of Stay

Within 8 days of entering Italy, you must go to the *Sportello Unico* with your employer to sign the official **Contratto di Soggiorno** (Contract of Stay). This is the legal foundation of your residency permit.

Can I work for a different employer once I arrive?

No, initially your permit is tied to the specific employer who won the quota slot. However, after your first year of residence, you can generally switch employers within the same industrial sector.

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Italy

Standard & Seasonal Work Visa

Decreto Flussi

EUR 116

Application Fee

30–180 days

Processing Time

9 Months

Maximum Stay

Up to 1x

Extensions

Requirements Checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply on the official government website

Last verified: 14 April 2026. Not legal advice.

Am I eligible?

Eligibility Status

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Globally AccessibleAll nationalities may apply