New Zealand has modified its visa requirements to attract digital nomads, permitting tourists to work remotely for a foreign employer while enjoying a 90-day stay. This initiative aims to increase spending in the tourism sector, which contributes nearly $11 billion to the economy. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford emphasized the potential for extended visitor stays. However, only remote work for overseas employers is allowed, and the change applies to all visitor visas, reflecting a broader trend among many countries adopting similar programs in recent years to cater to the remote work crowd, especially post-pandemic.
The change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, which will lead to more money being spent in the country, said New Zealand's Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.
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.
New Zealand's tourism industry generates a revenue of almost $11bn, according to the government, making this move potentially lucrative for the economy.
Many other countries have introduced visa programmes for digital nomads over the past few years to appeal to those seeking travel while working remotely.
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