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

A country road leading to Lake Ohau, a glacial lake in the Mackenzie Basin of the South Island in New Zealand. New Zealand has relaxed its visa requirements to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting the country in an effort to boost its tourism sector.

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.

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

The new visa rules will allow travellers to extend their time in the country. However, working for more than 90 days could have tax implications.

New Zealand has eased visa rules to attract remote workers as part of its economic recovery strategy, targeting highly skilled individuals from Southeast Asia and the US. The policy aims to boost tourism,