In short. The Decreto Flussi 2027 Portale ALI (the Ministry of the Interior’s online application portal) opens for pre-filling applications at 9:00 on 23 October 2026 and closes at 20:00 on 7 December 2026. The dates are set by inter-ministerial circular no. 7185 of 1 October 2026, signed by the Ministries of the Interior, Labour, Agriculture and Tourism. Anyone who has not pre-filled their application by 7 December will not be able to submit it on the click days.
The circular also adds Kenya to the countries of origin of workers and refers to the new 15-day deadlines that the employer must meet after submitting the application.
When does the Decreto Flussi 2027 Portale ALI open?
The text of the circular is clear: “The pre-filling phase will be open from 9:00 on 23 October 2026 until 20:00 on 7 December 2026”.
- Opening: Friday 23 October 2026, 9:00.
- Closing: Monday 7 December 2026, 20:00.
- Hours: every day, including public holidays, with no time restrictions.
- Address: the Ministry of the Interior’s Portale Servizi ALI.
During this phase the application can be filled in and saved, but not submitted. Anyone who has not pre-filled their application by 7 December will not be able to submit it on the click days (the days on which applications are sent).
What is the reopening from 9 to 13 December for?
From 9:00 on 9 December to 20:00 on 13 December 2026, the Portale ALI reopens only for those who have already entered an application. It is used to view the data that the system acquires automatically in the following days, such as income and VAT number, and to save the application with the status “da inviare” (to be submitted).
No new applications can be created during these days.
What are the click days for the Decreto Flussi 2027?
- 12 January 2027: seasonal agricultural work, C-Stag agricultural form.
- 9 February 2027: seasonal tourism work, C-Stag tourism form.
- 16 February 2027: non-seasonal work, B2020 form.
- 18 February 2027: family care work, A-bis form within the quota.
Submission opens at 9:00 on each day. Applications can be submitted until 31 December 2027, if quota places are still available.
What is new in circular 7185?
- 2027 quotas: 165,850 entries, of which 76,200 for non-seasonal work (14,000 for family care), 89,000 for seasonal work and 650 for self-employment.
- Kenya: added to the countries of origin from 2027, following the memorandum of understanding on migration and mobility signed with Italy on 2 July 2026.
- Early checks: the Ispettorato Nazionale del Lavoro (National Labour Inspectorate) can check pre-filled applications in advance.
- No changes to forms and sectors: the four forms already in use and the list of permitted ATECO (economic activity) codes remain the same.
Companies that need qualified staff outside the quotas can also consider hiring foreign workers trained abroad.
What changes for employers after the application is submitted?
The circular refers to the amendments to the Testo Unico Immigrazione (Consolidated Immigration Act) introduced by Decree-Law no. 146 of 2025, converted by Law no. 179 of 2025, and by Legislative Decree no. 83 of 2026.
- Confirmation of the nulla osta within 15 days: once the visa checks are complete, the employer must confirm the request to the Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione (Immigration Desk). Without confirmation, the request is considered rejected and any nulla osta (work/entry clearance) already issued is revoked.
- Contratto di soggiorno (residence contract) within 15 days: it must be signed and submitted online within 15 days of the worker’s entry into Italy, instead of 8.
- Informing the worker: the employer must immediately inform the worker of any communication received about the nulla osta.
- Delegation: the confirmation and the contract can also be handled by a consulente del lavoro (labour consultant) or an employers’ organisation.
For workers’ accommodation in hotels, hospitality facilities or construction-site dormitories, the instructions in Ministry of the Interior circular no. 9859 of 15 December 2025 apply.
What should you prepare before 23 October?
- SPID or CIE (Italian digital identity or electronic identity card) to access the Portale ALI;
- an active PEC (certified email address) registered on INI-PEC, for businesses listed in the Companies Register, or on INAD, for private individuals and other organisations;
- the check at the Centro per l’Impiego (Job Centre), for non-seasonal work;
- the asseverazione (professional certification of the employer’s requirements) and the accommodation documents, digitally signed;
- the worker’s details, passport details and the proposed contract.
Remember that an employer who submits applications on their own can send a maximum of three per year. Requirements and documents are explained in the guide to the Decreto Flussi 2027 application.
Where can you find all the information?
Dates, quotas and frequently asked questions are in the complete guide to the Decreto Flussi 2027 dates. The official text is inter-ministerial circular no. 7185 of 1 October 2026, published by the Ministry of Labour.
Frequently asked questions
Can I submit my Decreto Flussi 2027 application on the Portale ALI in October?
No. From 23 October to 7 December 2026 the Portale ALI is open only for pre-filling: the application can be filled in and saved, but not submitted. Submission happens on the click days from 9:00, and only applications pre-filled by 7 December 2026 can be sent.
What happens between 9 and 13 December 2026?
The Portale ALI reopens only for those who have already entered an application. You can view the data the system acquires automatically, such as income and VAT number, and save the application with the status “da inviare” (to be submitted). No new applications can be created during these days.
What are the click days for 2027?
12 January 2027 for seasonal agricultural work, 9 February for seasonal tourism work, 16 February for non-seasonal work and 18 February for family care work. Submission opens at 9:00 each day and remains possible until 31 December 2027 if quota places are still available.
What new deadlines apply to employers?
After the visa checks, the employer must confirm the request to the Sportello Unico within 15 days, otherwise the request is considered rejected and any nulla osta is revoked. The contratto di soggiorno must be signed and submitted online within 15 days of the worker’s entry, instead of 8.
How many applications can an employer submit alone?
An employer who submits applications on their own, without a labour consultant or employers’ organisation, can send a maximum of three per year. Before the portal opens, they need SPID or CIE, an active PEC registered on INI-PEC or INAD, the Job Centre check for non-seasonal work and the asseverazione.
Official sources
- Inter-ministerial circular no. 7185 of 1 October 2026, Ministry of Labour (Italian)
- Portale Servizi ALI, Ministry of the Interior
Sources were consulted on 15 October 2026. Dates and instructions can change: always check the latest instructions of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Labour.
How can SH Immigration Specialists help?
SH Immigration Specialists provides administrative assistance to prepare your Decreto Flussi 2027 application before the Portale ALI opens: checking the employer’s requirements, the Job Centre check, the asseverazione and accommodation documents, pre-filling the application and then handling the 15-day confirmation and the contratto di soggiorno. For legal matters such as appeals and legal advice, SH Immigration Specialists works with qualified lawyers. The outcome depends on the competent authorities. For an assessment, contact us.
This content provides general information and does not constitute legal advice.
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