New Zealand eases visa policies amid a recession and continued struggles to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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 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.

While countries like the U.S., Canada, and several EU nations are tightening immigration rules, New Zealand is taking a different approach. The country has joined the digital nomad movement by allowing visitor visa holders to work remotely for an overseas employer or client.

While the United States, Canada and several European Union Member states are imposing stringent immigration restrictions, New Zealand has decided to join the Digital Nomad bandwagon by allowing visitor visa holders to work remotely for an overseas employer or client.

Pack your laptops and grab your passports, because New Zealand is rolling out the welcome mat for digital nomads. Starting January 27, 2025, the land of stunning landscapes, Hobbiton Movie Set and friendly Kiwis is launching its brand-new “Visitor Visa for Remote Workers”.