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.

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand will introduce looser visa rules to allow holiday makers to work remotely while visiting the country, to boost its tourism sector and economy, it said on Monday.

Starting on January 27, 2025, the New Zealand Visitor Visa will allow employees who work remotely for a foreign company to live and work in New Zealand for up to 90 days. Self-employed remote workers with clients outside New Zealand can also apply. Unlike other digital nomad visas, there appears to be no minimum income requirement.

New Zealand's new visa lets digital nomads work remotely while exploring its stunning landscapes. Enjoy top locations & work-life balance in a scenic paradise.

New Zealand has relaxed its visa requirements to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting the country in an effort to boost its tourism sector. Under the new rules, visitors can now carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to 90 days, after which they could face possible tax implications.

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.

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”.