Sardinia, a popular island in Italy, has started a special legal program to bring in migrant workers for the tourism sector. This plan was launched to solve the shortage of workers during the busy summer months. It also goes beyond the usual limits set by Italy’s yearly immigration rules, allowing the island to bring in more workers than normally allowed.
This new work visa program helps Sardinia hire skilled workers, especially in hotels and other parts of the tourism industry. It has strong support from business groups like NexumStp and Confcommercio Nord Sardegna. These organizations are working together to make sure the process is clear and organized, and that it meets the growing needs of the island’s tourism businesses.
The Italian ministries of interior and labor have approved this plan. With support from local authorities and businesses, the program includes special training for the workers. They learn both online and in-person, so they are ready for jobs in hotels and other services. After training, they receive official certificates that allow them to enter Italy legally and start working right away.
So far, 26 workers from Morocco have completed the training, and another group from Tunisia will begin soon. This shows the program is already making progress and bringing in people to fill key roles in tourism.
One of the leaders of the project, Giovanni Degortes from NexumStp, explained that the usual government rules often don’t match the needs of Sardinia’s tourism season. He said it is very important to have trained and reliable workers available during the high season when many tourists visit the island.
Tourism is a major part of Sardinia’s economy. Visitors come from around the world to enjoy the beaches, warm weather, and beautiful views. That is why having a strong team of workers ready during the summer is very important for hotels and restaurants. Edoardo Oggianu from Confcommercio Nord Sardegna said this plan is a big step forward in welcoming migrant workers fairly and effectively.
This new legal work path is not just a short-term fix. It also shows a smart way to handle labor shortages and help migrants simultaneously. Sardinia is showing that with teamwork and good planning, both economic needs and humanitarian goals can be achieved together.
As the summer season approaches, Sardinia is preparing to meet the needs of tourists while offering legal job opportunities to migrant workers. This could become a great example for other places in Italy and beyond.