Italy
Italy is an EU and Schengen member that uses the euro. The main routes for skilled non-EU workers are the EU Blue Card and the employer-sponsored Decreto Flussi quota route.
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Updated October 2026 2 min read
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Is Italy Hiring in 2026/2027?
Excelsior employer surveys track which occupations Italian firms find hard to fill; health professions, skilled trades and engineering lead the 2025 list.
Unemployment rate: 6.2% (ISTAT, August 2026, provisional)
Note: the national unemployment rate reflects the whole labour market. Demand in skilled and shortage occupations — where most non-EU professionals are hired — is typically much tighter than this headline figure suggests. See the in-demand professions below.
Guides by Profession
In demand in Italy
Professions where employer demand exceeds available local supply. Non-EU candidates often have a strong path to visa sponsorship.
Last refreshed: October 2026 · Sources: Excelsior 2025: occupations and training demanded by Italian firms, ISTAT Occupati e disoccupati, August 2026, Rete dei servizi per le politiche del lavoro (Centri per l’impiego)
Skilled Trades
4 in demand⌄
Skilled Trades
4 in demand⌄
Car mechanics and repairers (Meccanici artigianali, riparatori e manutentori di automobili)
Plumbers and pipe fitters (Idraulici e posatori di tubazioni idrauliche e di gas)
Building electricians (Elettricisti nelle costruzioni civili)
Healthcare & Medical
3 in demand⌄
Healthcare & Medical
3 in demand⌄
Pharmacists (Farmacisti)
Medical specialists (Specialisti in terapie mediche)
Nursing and midwifery professionals (Professioni sanitarie infermieristiche ed ostetriche)
Technology & IT
3 in demand⌄
Technology & IT
3 in demand⌄
Mathematicians, statisticians and data analysts (Matematici, statistici, analisti dei dati)
Information engineers, the nearest group to electrical engineering (Ingegneri dell’informazione)
Software analysts and designers (Analisti e progettisti di software)
Best Job Portals for expats in Italy
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Glassdoor
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EURES
The EU’s job mobility portal, with vacancies from Italian employers.
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inPA
Official recruitment portal of the Italian public administration.
Best for: Public-sector roles (in Italian)
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Centri per l'impiego
Public job centres run by the regions, matching job seekers with employers.
Best for: Local vacancies and employment services
Visa to Work in Italy
You need a work visa before starting employment in Italy.
See the full visa guide →⚖️ Information on this page is general only. Visa, tax, legal, and financial rules can change; verify details with official authorities in Italy and licensed professionals. Settily may earn affiliate commissions from some links.
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