Farm and Agricultural Jobs in Italy with Work Visa: Salary, Requirements and How to Apply

Agriculture is one of the easiest ways into the Italian job market for people without a university degree. Italian farms grow grapes, olives, tomatoes, apples, citrus fruit, vegetables and flowers, and during harvest they need many extra workers. Most employers train new workers on the job, so reliability, stamina and a willingness to learn matter more than education.

Job role	Main tasks	Typical season
Fruit and vegetable picker	Picking, sorting and loading produce	Spring to autumn
Vineyard worker	Pruning, tying vines, harvesting grapes	Year-round, peak in autumn
Olive harvester	Collecting olives, carrying crates	Autumn to winter
Greenhouse worker	Planting, watering, harvesting indoors	Year-round
Farm packing helper	Sorting and packing on the farm	Harvest periods
General farm hand	Planting, watering, loading, cleaning	Varies

2. Verified Information on Available Jobs and Companies

Most farm jobs are offered by individual farms, not large companies. Many farms request foreign workers through national farming organizations. In the Ministry of Labour’s first 2026 allocation, 30,000 agricultural seasonal quotas were set aside for applications from employer organizations that signed protocols with the Ministry. Examples of such organizations are Coldiretti, Confagricoltura and CIA-Agricoltori Italiani. fiscal-focus

Item	Verified information
2026 total entries for work	164,850 non-EU workers.
2026 seasonal quota (agriculture and tourism)	88,000 people.
First agricultural allocation in 2026	40,075 quotas for seasonal agricultural work.
Seasonal quota in 2027 and 2028	89,000 and 90,000 respectively. The decreto flussi +3

I have not listed individual farms, because I cannot verify that any specific employer is hiring now. Before you accept an offer, ask for the company’s tax number (partita IVA) and confirm the offer through official channels.

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3. Salary and Potential Expenses

Farm pay follows national and provincial collective agreements for agricultural workers, so it depends on your contract level, region and hours. I am not giving a fixed figure because rates change with each agreement. Ask for the exact pay in writing.

Cost or pay item	What to check
Pay	Gross and net amount, hourly or monthly, and payment dates
Working hours	Weekly hours and overtime rules
Housing	Whether it is provided, and any deduction from your pay
Social security	Normal deductions paid through the official system
Visa and documents	Visa fees and translation costs
Travel	Flight ticket to Italy
First weeks in Italy	Food, phone and local transport

4. Work Visa and Legal Requirements

EU citizens can look for work in Italy freely. Non-EU workers usually need the decreto flussi, the law that sets how many non-European citizens can enter Italy for seasonal, non-seasonal or self-employed work. You cannot apply for the work permit yourself. The employer applies first. italiahello

Requirement	Details
Work authorization (nulla osta)	Requested online by the employer on the official click day
Employer confirmation	Since 2025, the employer must confirm the application they sent.
Visa	After approval, you apply at the Italian embassy or consulate in your country.
Validity	The nulla osta is valid for six months, so you must enter Italy and apply for a residence permit within that time.
After arrival	The employer and worker sign the residence contract within eight days of entering Italy.
Agricultural click day, 2026	12 January 2026. The decree uses the same opening dates each year, so expect January 2027, and confirm it officially. Decreto Flussi: click day il 9 febbraio per il lavoro stagionale +4

5. Eligibility and Required Documents

Eligibility	Documents to prepare
Live outside Italy (or be an EU citizen)	Valid passport
Legal working age	Nulla osta approval (sent to the embassy)
Fit for physical outdoor work	Signed job offer or contract details
A real job offer from an Italian employer	Proof of accommodation in Italy
No serious criminal record	Passport photos
Accommodation arranged in Italy	Proof of funds, if requested
	Farm work references, if you have them

Requirements vary by embassy, so check your local Italian embassy or consulate website.

6. Complete Application Process

Step	Action	Who does it
1	Find a real employer through trusted channels	You
2	Agree on job, pay, dates and housing in writing	You and employer
3	Apply online for the nulla osta on the click day	Employer
4	Wait for approval (timing varies by province)	Employer and authorities
5	Apply for the visa and attend your appointment	You
6	Travel to Italy within the nulla osta validity	You
7	Sign the residence contract and apply for the residence permit	You and employer
8	Start work and keep your contract, payslips and permit safe	You

Scam warning: A real employer never charges you for a job offer. Never pay anyone who guarantees a visa.

7. Links to Official Job Portals

Portal	Purpose	Website
Ministry of the Interior	Nulla osta applications	portaleservizi.dlci.interno.it
Ministry of Foreign Affairs	Visa information and application	vistoperitalia.esteri.it
Ministry of Labour	Work and immigration information	lavoro.gov.it
ClicLavoro	Italian government job portal	cliclavoro.gov.it
EURES	European job mobility portal	eures.europa.eu
Italian embassy or consulate	Country-specific visa documents	Your local embassy website

Please open these directly and check that the addresses are current before publishing.

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8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I get a farm job in Italy without education or experience?
Yes. Many farms train new workers on the job.

Can I apply for the work visa myself?
No. The Italian employer applies for the nulla osta first, then you apply for the visa.

Do I need to speak Italian?
Not always at first, but basic Italian helps with instructions, safety and daily life.

Are farm jobs only seasonal?
Many are, such as harvest work, but some farms offer longer contracts, and the decree also includes non-seasonal quotas.

How much does it cost to get a farm job in Italy?
Legal costs are mainly visa fees, documents and travel. You should not pay an employer or agent for a job offer.

Can I stay after the season ends?
Your permit is tied to your contract and Italian law. Ask official offices or a licensed legal expert about options.

Final Thoughts

Farm and agricultural work is a real entry point to Italy for people without formal education. Use the legal route, work only with verified employers and check official sources for each year’s quota dates.