The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.

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Visitors can now carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to 90 days.

In a bid to boost its economy (which technically entered recession in the last quarter of 2024) and encourage tourism (visitor numbers are still only at 86 percent of 2019 figures), New Zealand’s Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said that people on holiday in New Zealand will also be allowed to work remotely.

For up to 90 days, the tourists can stay, enjoy their holidays and work for their foreign employer as per the new visa norms. However, after 90 days, tourists may have to pay resident's tax.

New Zealand’s economy sank into a technical recession in the third quarter of 2024 and the government is looking for ways to boost growth

The new visa rules will allow travellers to extend their time in the country. However, working for more than 90 days could have tax implications.

New Zealand has eased visa rules to attract remote workers as part of its economic recovery strategy, targeting highly skilled individuals from Southeast Asia and the US. The policy aims to boost tourism,