The Italian government made an unprecedented move late last month when it announced the introduction of the digital nomad visa.

Voted into law on March 28 , the special visa will allow non-residents from outside the European Union to work remotely in the country for an entire year.

The visa program will no doubt help Italy’s pandemic-battered economy, as thousands of people will be able to roam — and spend — throughout the country.

However, there is a catch: the visas are intended for only “highly qualified” remote workers.

Precisely what “highly qualified” means has not yet been defined by the Italian government. It has been suggested by Italian officials that there will be a minimum income requirement for successful applicants.

Details such as whether the visa will be extended beyond one year, or whether the program will extend to applicants’ family members are still in the works.

“We are happy to have approved the proposal but we are also aware of the next steps. The government has to work on a new bill to implement the law, defining all the procedures and details,” Italian MP Luca Carabetta told The Local. “Requirements for the remote worker are the availability of suitable accommodation, adequate income, health insurance, and a clean criminal record.”

Interested? Thrillist has a guidebook on what it takes to be a successful digital nomad, here.

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