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.

While the rule change falls short of a full digital nomad visa, it’s now easier to work while visiting New Zealand. View on euronews

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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.

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

Erica Stanford, Immigration Minister said in a statement that the visitor visa would change from Jan. 27 to allow people to work while travelling in the country. “This is a brand-new market of tourist New Zealand can tap into.

New Zealand is making it easier for tourists to work remotely while visiting the country, as part of efforts to help its stagnating economy.

The recent changes to New Zealand's visa program doesn't actually involve the launch of a separate “digital nomad visa," but instead creates an option within the Visitor Visa ca