Highlights: Thousands of Indians will move to Italy as per the new bilateral agreement
- Agreement for Migration and Mobility with Italy has been signed by India.
- Efforts are made to promote mobility for skilled workers and students from India to enter Italy.
- Thousands of Indians are anticipated to enter the country in the coming years.
- Indian students willing to gain professional experience can stay up to 12 months temporarily after studies.
*Willing to Migrate overseas? Y-Axis will guide you in step by step process.
Italy-India Migration and Mobility Agreement
The Union Cabinet, which includes senior ministers selected by the Prime Minister, has granted the retrospective consent for India to formally sign and ratify the Migration and Mobility Agreement with Italy. This agreement has been signed by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
The agreement makes efforts to enhance mobility pathways through Youth Mobility agreements beyond the student and worker mobility pathways and is anticipated to bring 1000s of Indians to the country in the coming years.
Italy has emerged as a popular destination for Indians
Italy has become a popular destination for Indians due to improved conditions and increased opportunities.
According to data from the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian community in Italy has grown significantly, comprising 45,357 Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and 157,695 non-resident Indians (NRIs).
*Want to work in Italy? Y-Axis is here to help you.
Details of the Italy-India Bilateral Agreement
The objective of this agreement is to build strong connections and encourage mobility between India and Italy among students, business professionals, skilled workers, and young talent.
Indian students after completing their academic or vocational training will now be able to reside temporarily in Italy for up to 12 months and gain professional experience.
Providing internships, professional training and post-study options will strengthen the existing structure of Italian visa by putting India in a favorable position in the present labor mobility pathways.
To ensure effective implementation, a joint working committee is created to oversee and monitor the agreement, enhancing accountability and transparency for this project between Italy and India.
*Aspiring to study in Italy? Consult Y-Axis for expert guidance.
Quotas for seasonal and non-seasonal workers
The agreement allocates quotas for non-seasonal and seasonal Indian workers for 2023, 2024, 2025. With this, Indian workers will have increased chances to join the Italian labor force.
|
Seasonal Workers Quotas |
Non-Seasonal Workers Quotas |
|
3,000 |
5,000 |
|
4,000 |
6,000 |
|
5,000 |
7,000 |
Looking for jobs in Italy? Talk to Y-Axis, the world’s no. 1 overseas immigration company.
For more updates on Schengen news, follow the Y-Axis Schengen news page!