To encourage “digital nomads”—those who travel while working remotely—New Zealand has loosened its visa rules in an effort to increase tourism.
The new regulations allow tourists to work remotely for a foreign company for a maximum of ninety days while on vacation in the nation; after that, they might be required to pay resident’s tax.
“Many tourists will be able to stay longer thanks to the change, which will result in more money being spent in the nation,” stated Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.
The closing of New Zealand’s borders during the COVID-19 epidemic had a negative impact on the country’s tourism sector, which is currently experiencing a recession.