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.

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.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, leading to more spending in the country.

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.

The so-called "digital nomads" include visitors such as IT specialists, as long as they are not receiving any income from NZ sources.

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

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