Visitor Visa / NZeTA with remote work (digital nomad)
Visitor Visa / NZeTA with remote work (digital nomad) is a residence route in New Zealand (Digital nomad). Since Jan 2025 visitors may work remotely for overseas employers/clients; visa-waiver stays up to 3–6 months, visitor visa up to 9 months in 18. No dedicated nomad visa. NZeTA NZD 17 + visitor levy (IVL) NZD 100 per person.
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Remote workers on visitor status protected from NZ tax for up to 275 days (2025 rule).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Digital nomad |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Avgifter (familj) | CHF 170 |
| Inkomst / år | — |
| Tillgångar | — |
| Min. vistelse | 0 |
| PUT | — |
| Medborgarskap | — |
| Arbete | remoteOnly |
| Behörig | visa-waiver nationalities (CH 6 months, EU 3 months, UK 6 months) |
| Skatt | Remote workers on visitor status protected from NZ tax for up to 275 days (2025 rule). |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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