Work Visa (Nulla Osta / Decreto Flussi) for Italy — Guide for Algerian Applicants

Italy's work visa system operates through the annual "Decreto Flussi" (Flow Decree), which sets quotas for foreign workers. Your Italian employer must apply for a "Nulla Osta" (work authorization) through the Sportello Unico immigration office. Italy also has a self-employment visa for entrepreneurs.

Fees: €50 visa fee

Processing time: 2-4 months

Visa center in Algeria: VFS Global or Italian consulate — Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba

Step-by-step process

Step 1: Find an Employer & Wait for Decreto Flussi

Find an Italian employer, then they apply for your Nulla Osta when the annual Decreto Flussi quotas open. Once the Nulla Osta is approved, apply for your work visa at the Italian consulate in Algeria.

Estimated duration: 2-4 months

Required documents

• Employment contract
• Valid passport
• Nulla Osta (work authorization)
• Criminal record certificate
• Health insurance

Tips for Algerian applicants

• The Decreto Flussi quotas are limited and fill up fast — apply as soon as the decree is published (usually late December)
• Seasonal work visas for agriculture and tourism are also available and can be easier to obtain

Official links

• Italian Embassy Algeria

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