New Zealand Updates Visitor Visa to Attract Digital Nomads
The new rules allow remote workers to stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days while working for foreign employers, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth.
- The updated visitor visa permits remote work for foreign employers or clients for up to 90 days, with potential extensions up to nine months under certain conditions.
- Digital nomads cannot work for New Zealand employers, provide local services, or perform tasks requiring physical presence in a New Zealand workplace.
- The initiative seeks to attract affluent remote workers, particularly from the U.S. and East Asia, to support tourism and drive economic recovery after a 2024 recession.
- Applicants may face tax implications if they work remotely in New Zealand for more than 90 days, depending on their tax residency and duration of stay.
- The visa changes align with global trends as New Zealand joins over 60 countries offering digital nomad-friendly policies to tap into this growing market.
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