Did You Know? NZ Welcomes Digital Nomads!
New Zealand lets you work remotely on a VISITOR VISA!
No special digital nomad visa needed. No expensive agents required. Just you, your laptop, and stunning New Zealand.
You CAN:
• Work Remotely While Visiting
• Work for overseas employers
• Freelance for international clients (unlimited!)
• Run your online business
• Create content as influencer
• Stay 6-9 months
You CANNOT:
• Work for NZ companies
• Provide goods or services to NZ businesses
• Perform work that requires a physical presence at an NZ workplace.
Why NZ Wins
• NZ has ZERO income threshold. Accessible for ALL remote workers!
• Simple & Affordable- Visitor visa: NZ$246 OR NZeTA: ~NZ$15 (visa-waiver countries)
• No complex or separate digital nomad application
• No expensive immigration agents or middlemen needed!
The Ultimate Workspace
Imagine:
• Morning video calls with mountain views
• Lunch breaks on pristine beaches
• Co-working from lakeside cafés
• Weekends hiking, skiing, exploring fjords
• Fast WiFi + English-speaking + Safe = Perfect for remote work!
Your Path Forward Could be:
• Phase 1 (Explore): Enter on a Visitor Visa (or NZeTA) to work remotely for your home-country employer for 3–9 months while scouting local opportunities.
• Phase 2 (Transition): Secure a job offer from a New Zealand Accredited Employer who has completed a Job Check to prove no local was available.
• Phase 3 (Work): Apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV); returning home or flying to a nearby hub (e.g., Australia) during processing ensures your visitor status remains compliant.
• Phase 4 (Reside): Use your NZ work experience to apply for the new Skilled Residence pathways launching in August 2026, which reward local experience and skills.
DIY Your Application & Save Thousands!
Why pay expensive immigration agents or middlemen thousands when you can learn to do it yourself?
Kiwi Visa Hub offers affordable online courses teaching you:
• How to complete visitor visa applications yourself
• Understanding all requirements and documents
• Step-by-step application process
• Avoiding common mistakes
• Transitioning to work/residence visas later