Italy's 2027 work-permit quotas: 165,850 places, applications open on 23 October
Italy will admit up to 165,850 foreign workers in 2027: 76,200 for non-seasonal employment, 89,000 for seasonal work…
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Citizenship by marriage to an Italian citizen: requirements and procedure
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See all2027 work-permit decree: application pre-filling opens
From 23 October to 7 December 2026 employers…
Where: Online – Interior Ministry portal
Last day to apply for a student visa
30 November 2026 is the last day to…
Where: Italian Embassy in Dhaka (via VFS Global)
Bijoy Dibos, Bangladesh's Victory Day
On 16 December Bangladesh celebrates Bijoy Dibos, Victory…
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