Hey there, globe-trotters and remote employees!
Exciting news for anyone with a wanderlust soul and a remote job—New Zealand has updated its visitor visa rules to welcome ‘digital nomads’ and allow tourists to work for overseas employers while enjoying the country’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.
What’s Changing?
From today, new visa conditions will enable visitors to work remotely for an overseas employer or client. Whether you’re a tourist, visiting family, or on a longer-term visitor visa, these updated conditions apply to you. Even if you’re entering with an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority), you’ll benefit from these changes.
Key Points to Note:
Work Remotely, Stay Legally: The new conditions allow you to stay in touch with work back home without breaching your visa requirements.
Right Visa for the Right Purpose: Ensure you apply for the visa that matches your main reason for coming to New Zealand. For specific events or business purposes, consider applying for a Specific Purpose Work Visa or a Business Visitor Visa.
Know Your Limits: Visitor visa holders must not work for a New Zealand employer, provide goods or services to people or businesses in New Zealand, or do work that requires physical presence at a local workplace.
Tax Awareness: If you plan to work remotely from New Zealand for more than 92 days in a 12-month period, be aware of potential tax implications.
Employer’s Responsibility: Employers should use VisaView to check a migrant’s visa conditions and ensure they can legally work for them.
What Does This Mean for You?
This update is a game-changer for digital nomads who crave adventure without compromising their professional commitments. You can now soak up New Zealand’s stunning scenery, rich culture, and warm hospitality—all while staying productive at your remote job.
Whether you’re working from a beach in the Bay of Islands, a cozy café in Wellington, or a mountain cabin in Queenstown, New Zealand is now your office too.
Plan Your Trip
Ready to embark on your Kiwi adventure? Make sure to apply for the visa that best suits your purpose and pack your laptop along with your travel essentials. New Zealand’s door is open, time to explore, work, and live the dream! This is an amazing opportunity to move to New Zealand temporarily and experience the best of what the country has to offer.
Source: News centre | Immigration New Zealand
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