Effective June 19, 2026, it is possible for EU Blue Card applicants to sign their contract of stay digitally through a new portal. Handwritten signatures are still also accepted.
Once the worker has arrived in Italy, the employer or their representative must enter the worker’s entry details via the portal. Subsequently, the employer and employee must sign and return the documentation that the employer will be sent.
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