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Italy

Italy-Ethiopia: agreement on migration and mobility

Italy and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding for bilateral
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China

China: extension of visa-free policy

China extended its visa-free policy for nationals of 45 countries
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Italy

Flows 2026-2028: procedural clarifications and application pre-filling

The government published a joint note with procedural clarifications on
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Italy

Entry Flows Italy: the three-year planning decree for 2026-2028 is published on the Official Gazette

The 2026-2028 immigration quota decree has been published, establishing the
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Brazil

Brazil: visitor status expanded to include technical work  

The Brazilian government implemented an important immigration change to allow
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European Union

EU reform: visa requirement reintroduced for certain nationalities   

The EU approved a reform suspending the visa exemption for
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European Union

Schengen Entry-Exit System (EES)

The EU countries are introducing an automated entry control system
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United States

USA: new H-1B filing fee  

The US introduced a $100,000 H1B filing fee for all
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Japan

Japan: new working-holiday visa agreement

Italy and Japan signed an agreement on working-holiday visas for
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Ivory Coast

Immigration: Italy and Ivory Coast signed a cooperation agreement

Italy and Ivory Coast implemented a cooperation agreement on immigration
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China

China visas: new K-visa for young talents

China will soon introduce the "K Visa” which is aimed
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Italy

Italy: New immigration decree-law

The new decree introduces important changes in the field of
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Spain

Spain: new immigration reform is implemented

The Spanish government implemented significant immigration updates aimed to streamline
Work Visa
Italy

The Italian government preliminary approved the flows decree 2026-2028

The decree establishes quotas for the legal entry of non-EU
Investors Visa
Italy

Italian seasonal work permit: applications are open 

As of July 1, the pre-compilation of applications for seasonal

Investors Visa
Islamic Republic of Iran

Iran: Italian Embassy suspends consular services

Due to tensions in the country, the offices of the
Work Visa
France

France: Transposition of Blue Card EU Directive 2021/1883

France has recently transposed EU Directive 2021/1883 on the Blue
Investors Visa
United States

USA: entry restrictions for certain nationalities

Starting from June 9th, 2025, the US government has imposed
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Argentina

Argentina: immigration policy update

On May 14th, 2025, the government announced important changes in
Work Visa
Czech Republic

Czech Republic: blue card salary updated

Starting from May 2025, the annual salary for the blue
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China

China: Visa exemption for some Latin America countries

China will expand the visa exemption policy to nationals of
Citizenship
Malta

Malta: Citizenship by investment is contrary to EU law

The Court of Justice found that the Maltese program of
Citizenship
Italy

The Italian Government approves the citizenship decree

On 20th May 2025, the Chamber of Deputies definitively approved
Stay Permit
Italy

Work permit: non-seasonal work allowed while awaiting conversion

Authorities have clarified that it is possible to perform non-seasonal
Visa
Poland

Poland: Immigration law updates

In response to the migration changes and new challenges, the
Stay Permit
France

France: New interpretation of the “Talent – Qualified Employee” permit

The French legislation was recently updated to simplify the existing
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United States

US: Alien Registration Requirement starting from April 11th, 2025

Starting from April 11th, 2025, all immigrants who did not
Citizenship
Italy

Italian Citizenship by Descent: Changes in 2025

Italian citizenship by descent changes in 2025: find out who
Visa

Hiring non-EU workers with apprenticeship contracts  

The Italian immigration law allows the hiring of non-EU workers
Visa
Italy

Flow Decree: allocation of quotas at provincial level

With memo No. 1054 of February 12th, 2025, the Ministry
Citizenship
Italy

Italian Citizenship: fees for recognition applications increased

New contributions introduced and fees increased for applications for recognition
Visa
Italy

Family Reunion in Italy: new changes on when it can be requested

Decree-Law 145/2024 has been recently converted into law with amendments.
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United Kingdom

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation 2025: Mandatory application to enter the UK

The British Government is officially introducing the ETA (Electronic Travel
Visa
Italy

Decreto Flussi 2025: Amendments introduced by Legislative Decree 145/2024

The Italian Legislative Decree 145/2024, now approved by the Senate,
Visa
Italy

New Flow Decree approved by the Italian Senate on December 4, 2024

New Decreto Flussi approved: what are the most important changes.
Citizenship
Italy

Italian Citizenship by Iure Sanguinis: new interpretative guidelines

The Italian Supreme Court has provided clarification regarding the recognition
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Germany

Germany reintroduces cross-border controls for non-EU citizens

The German Ministry of the Interior has implemented border controls
Stay Permit
European Union
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Italy

Italy to reinstate borders controls in view of the G7 summit

As the G7 Meeting approaches, the Italian government announces the
Visa
United Kingdom

UK implemented new business visitor rules from 31 January 2024  

The UK government has changed the visitor visa rules, expanding
Visa
Italy

Flows Decree 2023: additional quotas distributed for seasonal work and conversions

Remaining quotas provided by the Flows Decree 2023 have been
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European Union
Visa
Italy
Visa
Italy

Italy Flows Decree 2024: click days for the entry of non-EU citizens postponed to March  

The deadlines for submitting applications for Decreto Flussi 2024 have
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European Union

Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Area from March 31st, 2024

The European Commission has given the green light to the
Vaccination Requirements
European Union

Covid-19: EU Member States can impose travel bans and testing requirements

The ECJ has recently ruled that Member States may impose
Visa
Italy

China Visas: visa exemption for Italian citizens  

It is now possible for Italian citizens to travel to
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European Union

Extension of temporary protection to Ukrainian refugees by EU member states

The EU Council extends the Temporary Protection Mechanism to Ukrainian
Visa
European Union
Visa
Italy
Visa
Italy

New entry quotas for internships and training courses

The Italian government recently published the three-year quota program that
Visa
Italy

Clarifications on the employment of foreign workers through staffing agencies

The Italian Government provides details on the applications of work
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European Union

Rejection of British’s citizens appeal following Brexit

The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed
Visa
Italy

News on entry flows, permit conversions and immigration procedures

Law Decree 20/2023 introduced some new provisions on immigration and
Stay Permit
Italy

Internship in Italy allowed to non-EU with a residence permit

With note number 320 of 14 February 2023, the National

Visa
Italy

The Flow Decree for 2023

The decree on migration flows 2023 confirms the quota of
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Croatia

Croatia: adoption of the Euro and entry into the Schengen Area

Starting from 1 January 2023, Croatia adopted the single European
Visa
European Union

The European Commission asks to stop facilitations for Russian citizens’ entry visas

The Commission proposes to suspend the EU-Russia Agreement and not
Visa
Italy

Admission of non-EU personnel in Italy: procedure simplified

With Circular No. 3 of July 5th 2022, the Italian
Visa
Italy

Nullaosta in Italy: the Decree on migration flows simplifies issuing procedure

The Decree simplifies timing and background checks requirements to issue
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China
Visa
Italy

Decree on migration flows 2022 

The new decree on migration flows for year 2022 will
Visa
Italy

A new work-vacation Visa between Italy and Japan

Italy and Japan to issue a special Visa to promote
Visa
Italy

Application for study visas for non-EU students for the academic year 2022/2023

Defined the procedures for entry, stay, matriculation and recognition of
Stay Permit
Italy
Stay Permit
Italy

Residence permit for temporary humanitarian protection of Ukrainian citizens in Italy

How it works: submission of the request, recipients, term, cases
Visa
Italy

Decree on migration flows 2022: applications extended

The deadline for the permit application and conversion regulated by
Immigration Law
Italy

Ukrainian citizens: priority in regularization processes in Italy

On March 8 2022, INL issued memo 1521 to prioritize
Stay Permit
Italy

Italian work permits for former students

Foreign citizens holding an Italian study permit may apply for
Visa
United Kingdom

UK: after-sales personnel entry permit

Updated Visit Guidance enables after-sales personnel to enter the United
Visa
Italy

Student visas: redefinition of economic means for applicants

Debate on Circular 2020/2021 of the Ministry of Instruction being
Stay Permit
Italy

Long-term residence permits: changes in format and validity

New long-term residence permits in Italy will now feature digital
Visa
European Union

Immigration update: upcoming regulations on blue card procedure

Council presidency and EU Parliament reached a provisional agreement aimed
Visa
United Kingdom

Brexit: Activities permitted by the Visitor Regime

The UK Authorities provide clarification on the conditions of entry
Stay Permit
United Kingdom

Brexit: Permit for Frontier Workers

The UK authorities clarify the residence permit for Frontier Workers
Stay Permit
Italy

Brexit: issue of residence card for British Citizens with residence in Italy

New guidelines available for the issuing process of digital residence

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