If you’ve been dreaming of moving to sun-drenched Italy, now could be the perfect time. The Mediterranean country has plenty of residency and property deals on offer as well as digital nomad schemes.

For the best chance of securing a work permit, consider looking for employment in one of the sectors undergoing a labor crisis in Italy. And if you’re worried about the notoriously complex Italian bureaucracy, you’ll be glad to hear the government is taking pains to simplify the process of applying for a work visa.