The seasonal work pathway is for third-country nationals to enter Italy for seasonal work. It requires employers or trade associations in the agricultural and tourism/hotel sectors to submit a request to the Single Desk for Immigration in their province. The permit is valid for up to nine months, matching the seasonal activity duration. The law allows converting the seasonal work permit into a fixed-term or open-ended permit and gives priority to experienced seasonal workers for re-entry the following year within the reserved quotas.