Italy offers seasonal agricultural work mainly in fruit and vegetable harvesting. These jobs are legal, regulated, and tied to immigration rules. Whether you can apply depends entirely on your residence status.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicants
- People already living in Italy
- Holders of a valid residence permit (work, asylum, family, humanitarian, etc.)
- Legally allowed to work in Italy
These applicants do not need a new visa and can directly apply for jobs.
Not Eligible Directly
- People outside Italy without a residence permit
- These platforms do not provide visas or residence permits
Foreign workers outside Italy must apply through Decreto Flussi with employer sponsorship.
Where to Apply for Agricultural Jobs (Official Links)
Coldiretti – Job in Country
Main national platform connecting farms and workers.
Apply here:
https://lavoro.coldiretti.it
Worker registration page:
https://lavoro.coldiretti.it/registrazione-lavoratore
Job search page:
https://lavoro.coldiretti.it/cerco-lavoro
You can upload your CV and search jobs by region.
Agrijob – Confagricoltura
Register and wait to be contacted by local offices.
Apply here:
https://www.agrijob.confagricoltura.it
Worker registration page:
https://www.agrijob.confagricoltura.it/sei-un-lavoratore
CIA – Agricoltori Italiani
Register personal details and agricultural experience.
Apply here:
https://www.cia.it
Registration page:
https://www.cia.it/lavoro-agricolo
How to Apply for a Seasonal Work Visa (Outside Italy)
For applicants outside Italy, the process is employer-based:
- Italy opens quotas under Decreto Flussi
- An Italian employer applies for Nulla Osta
- Applicant applies for a Seasonal Work Visa at an Italian embassy
- After arrival, apply for a seasonal residence permit
Without Decreto Flussi approval, no visa is possible.
Duration of Seasonal Agricultural Work
- Maximum duration: up to 9 months
- Valid only for seasonal agricultural activities
- Permit expires automatically at season end
Visa and Permit Cost
Approximate costs:
- Seasonal work visa: €116
- Residence permit in Italy: €40–€100
- Additional administrative charges may apply
Legal Work Protection
All jobs listed are legal and contracted.
Working without a contract is illegal.
Emergency & Support Contacts
- Anti-Trafficking & Labor Exploitation Helpline: 800 290 290
- ARCI Refugee Support: 800 905 570
Important Reminder
These platforms do not issue visas.
They are only for people already legally residing in Italy.
Foreign applicants must rely on Decreto Flussi sponsorship.
