The Seasonal Worker Clickdays 2026 have started on 12 January. These represent one of the most important moments for non-EU citizens who wish to enter Italy for temporary work in the agriculture or tourism sectors, and they are part of the wider framework of the Decreto Flussi 2026–2028, which the Italian government has recently published to regulate work permit quotas, deadlines, and legal procedures for foreign workers.
This decree, issued every year, establishes how many non-EU citizens may enter Italy for employment or self-employment, and it also determines which countries receive priority access, which sectors are allocated the highest number of spots, and which dates applicants must pay close attention to in order to submit their requests correctly.
Understanding How Click Days Work
In Italy’s immigration system, the term “Click Day” refers to the exact date and time when the online platform officially opens for the submission of work permit applications that have already been prepared and saved in advance.
Since the number of available spots is limited and competition is high, employers and applicants often prepare everything ahead of time so they can press the submit button the very moment the system opens at 9:00 a.m. (Rome time) on the designated day. Below are the official Seasonal Worker Clickdays 2026:
| Date | Time (Rome) | Category | Application Model |
| 12 January 2026 | 9:00 AM | Seasonal work in Agriculture | Model C – stag agricolo |
| 9 February 2026 | 9:00 AM | Seasonal work in Tourism | Model C – stag turistico |
These dates are crucial because applications are evaluated in chronological order, meaning that those who submit even a few minutes late often find that the quota is already full.
Countries Eligible for Reserved Quotas
Italy continues to promote structured and legal migration by offering reserved quotas to workers from countries that maintain cooperation agreements with the Italian government, either existing or newly signed.
Citizens from the following countries can benefit from these reserved spots for both seasonal and non-seasonal employment:
Countries with Reserved Quotas
| Region | Countries |
| Europe | Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine |
| Africa | Algeria, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tunisia |
| Asia | Bangladesh, South Korea, Philippines, India, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Jordan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan |
| Americas | Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Peru |
Seasonal Worker Quotas for 2026–2028
The Decreto Flussi 2026–2028 establishes a significant number of opportunities for seasonal workers, especially in agriculture and tourism, which are two of the sectors most reliant on temporary labor.
Total Seasonal Worker Quotas
| Year | Total Seasonal Spots | Agriculture | Tourism | Reserved for New Cooperation Countries | Multi-Year Seasonal Spots |
| 2026 | 88,000 | 47,000 | 13,000 | 12,600 | 5,000 |
| 2027 | 89,000 | 47,000 | 14,000 | – | 6,000 |
| 2028 | 90,000 | 47,000 | 15,000 | 13,000 | 7,000 |
These numbers show that Italy is planning for steady growth in seasonal employment opportunities over the next three years, and the agriculture sector continues to hold the largest share of the quota, especially for applications submitted through large agricultural organizations such as Coldiretti and Confagricoltura.
Seasonal Work Occupations
Currently, the following occupations or jobs are considered seasonal:
- Agronomist
- Agrotechnician
- Laboratory analyst of the agri-food industry
- Poultry farmer
- Agri-food technician
- Cellarman –
- Direct farmer
- Farm operator (professional agricultural entrepreneur)
- The driver of food processing plants
- The driver of agricultural machinery
- Environmental Consultant
- Oenologist
- Fruit grower – Frantoiano
- Specialized agricultural worker (farm worker)
- Horticulturist
- Pruner
Generally, the work visa issued for seasonal jobs lasts for a maximum of nine months in total.
Important to remember:
- You need a job offer from an Italian employer who is registered with the system.
- The job usually lasts for a few months, but you may return in future years.
- You can come back every year if you’ve followed the rules, and eventually convert your seasonal visa into a longer-term work permit.
- Some employers can apply for a multi-year seasonal permit, which makes it easier for returning workers.
Complete List of Clickdays for 2026
Employers seeking to hire foreign workers under the Decreto Flussi must submit applications through the ALI Portal of the Ministry of the Interior during the following periods:
| Category | Opening Date & Time |
| Seasonal agricultural workers | From 9:00 a.m., 12 January 2026 |
| Seasonal tourism workers | From 9:00 a.m., 9 February 2026 |
| Non-seasonal subordinate workers from countries with migration cooperation agreements | From 9:00 a.m., 16 February 2026 |
| Other non-seasonal subordinate workers | From 9:00 a.m., 18 February 2026 |
Multi-Year Seasonal Permits
Within the seasonal quotas, Italy also grants multi-year seasonal permits, which are especially beneficial for workers who have already completed at least one seasonal job in Italy during the previous five years. These permits allow them to return for seasonal work for multiple years without facing the same level of competition during Click Days, offering a more stable and predictable migration pathway.
Final Thoughts
The Seasonal Worker Clickdays 2026 remain the key moment for anyone aiming to work seasonally in Italy, and understanding the dates, quotas, and eligibility criteria can make the difference between securing a spot or missing out entirely.
With Italy continuing to expand cooperation agreements and allocate larger quotas over the coming years, motivated workers who prepare early and follow the correct steps have a real opportunity to build a reliable and recurring work future in the Italian agricultural or tourism sectors.