Applications open for migrant workers regularization

Jun 22, 2020

[updated 22/06/2020]

From June 1^st until August 15^th it is possible to send an application to regularize an employment relationship with a foreign (or Italian) worker or apply for a 6 months residence permit. This is possible only for specific sectors of work activities and under certain conditions.

2 possible options:

The employer (company or individual) can apply for a work permit (or declare an irregular work relationship with a foreigner or Italian national) for a foreign national in Italy
The foreign national with a permit expired since October 31^st can apply for a 6 months residence permit

Sectors of activity:

Applications are possible only for the following sectors of activity (based on “codice ateco”, list attached to the implementing decree):

Agriculture, livestock, fishing, and related activities
Caregiver
Domestic work

Option 1:

The Employer (Italian, EU national or foreigner with EU permanent residence permit): shall have an income/turnover not lower than EUR 30.000 per year if working in the Agriculture, livestock, fishing and related activities sector or EUR 20.000-27.000 if in the caregiver domestic work sector
The foreigner: must have been in Italy before and at March 8 (as attested by fingerprints declaration of presence or other supporting documents)

When: applications can be filed from 7am June 1st, 10pm August 15th

Where: Sportello Unico immigrazione (Immigration office) by filing an online application at https://nullaostalavoro.dlci.interno.it/ (SPID required)

How much: For each worker, the employer is required to pay a flat fee of EUR 500

Option 2

Foreign nationals who have a residence permit expired since October 31^st (not renewed or converted) and who have worked in the sectors of activities mentioned above can apply for a 6 months valid residence permit

When: applications can be filed from June 1^st to August 15^th

Where: Questura (Police Office) through the Post Offices providing “Sportello Amico” services

What it is necessary to submit: passport, equivalent documents or consular attestation; evidence of being in Italy at March 8 and of having worked in the required sectors

How much: A flat fee of EUR 130 is required

Further information (government link – Italian only): https://www.interno.gov.it/it/notizie/emersione-dei-rapporti-lavoro-e-rilascio-permessi-soggiorno-temporaneo

Law references

Article 103 of Law Decree 34/2020, www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/05/19/20G00052/sg

Implementing Decree May 27, 2020 www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/05/29/20A03026/sg

Circular letter May 30 https://www.interno.gov.it/sites/default/files/circolare_emersione_2020.pdf