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Unemployment as an unemployed Italian workers returning to Italy after periods of work overseas

The service allows an unemployment claim to be submitted for Italian citizens who have worked overseas in EU and non-EU countries, that may or may not have a special arrangement with Italy, who are unemployed.
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Italian citizens who have worked abroad, remained unemployed due to dismissal or non-renewal of their seasonal employment contract by their employer abroad and who returned after 1 November 1974.
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Publication: 3 April 2017 Latest update: 11 July 2024

What is it? 

The unemployment allowance for workers who have repatriated to Italy after periods of work overseas constitutes an economic benefit calculated on the basis of the conventional remuneration established by annual ministerial decrees.

Who is it aimed at? 

It is due for Italian citizens who have worked abroad in EU and non-EU countries, whether affiliated or non-affiliated:

  • who have remained unemployed due to dismissal or non-renewal of the seasonal employment contract by the overseas employer;
  • who have repatriated after 1 November 1974.

How does it work? 

START DATE AND DURATION

The benefit has a maximum duration of 180 days and starts:

  • from the day of repatriation, if the declaration of availability to work has been submitted to the Employment Centre within seven days of repatriation;
  • from the day of the declaration of immediate availability to work, if it was submitted between the eighth and thirtieth day following the date of repatriation.

WHAT AM I ENTITLED TO ?

The amount is calculated on the basis of the conventional remuneration of the year relevant to the benefit (INPS Circular No. 49 of 25 March 2024).

The allowance is paid directly by INPS:

  • by crediting a current bank account or current postal account;
  • by crediting a post office savings account;
  • by direct debit bank transfer at a post office in the same postal code (CAP) as the claimant's residence or domicile.

In the case of crediting to a bank current account or postal account, the following must be indicated:

  • details of the office from which the benefit is to be collected;
  • IBAN, bank or postal account details.

According to current regulations, public administrations cannot make payments in cash for benefits of a net amount exceeding one thousand euro.

Claim 

REQUIREMENTS

To access the benefit, the worker must:

  • be repatriated within 180 days from the date of termination of the employment relationship;
  • go to the Employment Centre within 30 days of the date of repatriation.

The benefit is compatible with the Allowance Due to the Family Unit/Single and Universal Allowance for dependent children in accordance with the requirements for employed workers.

WHEN CAN I CLAIM ?

Claims are not subject to any submission deadlines and claim submission dates have no implications for the effective term of the allowance.

The duration of employment abroad:

  • is not relevant, in the case of the first claim;
  • must be at least 12 months, seven of which must be overseas, for any subsequent claims.

Unemployed persons that have repatriated from a Country that applies EU legislation (EU countries, EEA countries – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway – and Switzerland) must include:

  • if they have it, the U1 portable document certifying:
    • the periods of insurance;
    • the date and reason for the termination;
    • the qualification of the worker;
  • all documentation that proves the work abroad (employment contract, pay slips, etc.).

If they do not have the U1 portable document, the relevant INPS office will request the information required directly from the overseas institution.

Repatriated individuals from a non-affiliated Country, as evidence of their dismissal or to show that their contract was not renewed, must enclose with their claim a declaration:

  • from their overseas employer;
  • from the relevant consular authority.

HOW CAN I CLAIM ?

The claim may be submitted through the online service, by logging in with your credentials.

Alternatively:

  • by contacting the toll-free number 803 164 (free of charge from landlines) or the 06 164 164 (from mobile network, with the tariff applied by the telephone operator);
  • by contacting the patronage institutes, using the online services offered by them.

Processing Time for the Measure 

The ordinary time limit for issuing measures is set by Law No. 241/1990 at 30 days. In some cases, the law may set different deadlines. 

The table shows the deadlines exceeding 30 days, established by the Institute by means of Regulations. 

In addition to the deadlines for issuing the measure, the table also indicates who is responsible for it.