If you want to move to New Zealand and you have a location-independent business (meaning you can work from anywhere in the world on your laptop) OR your current job abroad allows you to work remotely, then this episode is for you.Today, we welcome back Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors and talk about the latest visa introduced by Immigration NZ.This visa allows those who can work remotely to remain in New Zealand longer than a normal holiday visa.Enjoy!🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Charlotte, Brian and I talk about!).Links mentioned in the podcast:📧Email Charlotte at NZ Shores: charlotte@newzealandshores.com or take the FREE eligibility test NOW!🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/Brilliant nomad travel Insurance Safety Wing that we use & love when we travel long-term:Check out our YouTube channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share!➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!(At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community).Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free The Digital Nomad Visa I've got some exciting news to share with you today! Our Economic Growth Minister, Nicola Willis, just made a big announcement about New Zealand's visitor visa rules, and it's great for all you digital nomads out there.So, what does this mean?It means that visitors can now work remotely for an overseas employer or client while they're in New Zealand.You can now explore our beautiful country and keep your job at the same time—no more worrying about breaching your visa conditions.This new setup is being called the "digital nomad visa," and it's designed to attract more tourists to New Zealand.By allowing you to continue working for your overseas employer or clients, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—stunning landscapes and productive workdays.But let's break it down a bit more.Here's what you need to know about the "digital nomad visa":Remote Work in New Zealand. What you need to knowIt's now a condition of all visitor visas that you can work remotely in New Zealand.However, there are a few rules to follow to qualify as "remote work": The key takeaway is that remote work alone isn't a lawful reason to visit New Zealand. But, if you're coming here for a holiday, to sightsee, to visit family or friends, and also want to work remotely, you're good to go!New Zealand Visa Remember, if your job requires you to be in New Zealand—like if you're a sales rep for an overseas company, a performer, or working for a Kiwi employer—you'll still need the appropriate visa for your situation.The usual visitor visa application process still applies, whether getting a visitor visa or entering with an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) from a visa waiver country or territory.Also, the rules around the maximum length of stay remain the same: six months for multiple entries or nine months for a single entry, unless an exception applies.So there you have it!This new visa condition is a game-changer for remote workers looking to explore New Zealand without putting their work on hold.Pack your bags, bring your laptop, and get ready for an adventure Down Under!
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