New Zealand, island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island and over 700 smaller islands, a captivating land highlighted by a rich culture, unique nature and wildlife, breathtaking mountains, unspoiled landscapes, National Parks, excellent food and fine wines, through its government announced that the rules for visitors are going to change, streamlining Visa rules to attract digital nomads who will have a unique opportunity to live memorable experiences in beautiful country.
The announced change came into force on 27th January 2025 and applies to all visa applications received from the date and it is linked to the time when New Zealand is going through an economic recession and furthermore its tourism was significantly affected by border closures caused by the Covid – 19 pandemic.
More specifically, international visitors arriving in New Zealand on what’s known as as NZeTA, New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority visa will now be able to work while exploring the country as long as their employer or client is abroad.
The New Zealand government website notes that these new conditions mean that the tourists can stay in the country as digital nomads and keep in touch with work at home, without violating the conditions of their visa and both visitor visa recipients and people entering with an NZeTA will be granted the newly announced conditions of visit.
To take advantage of New Zealand’s digital nomad offer here are some key tips :
Visitor visa holders must not : Work for a New Zealand employer, provide goods or services to people or companies in New Zealand, perform work tht requires being physically present at a workplace in the country.
Tax rules for digital nomads : Before you book that ticket to New Zealand, it’s also important to make sure you understand the tax rules that come with the new visa program.
Stay in New Zealand : Digital nomads will be able to stay in New Zealand and work remotely for up to 90 days and after that period, they may be subject to the payment of a residence tax.
The Government of New Zealand explains that in general, if a person’s income is taxable elsewhere, New Zealand will expemt it from tax if the person does not spend more than 92 days in the country in a 12 – month period and the days do not have to be consecutive.
Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/internacional/104902_nueva_zelanda_flexibiliza_normas_sobre_visados_para_atraer_nomadas
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