New Zealand eases visa policies amid a recession and continued struggles to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, leading to more spending in the country.

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. Under the new rules, visitors to the country can now carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying for up to 90 days.

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand will introduce looser visa rules to allow holiday makers to work remotely while visiting the country, to boost its tourism sector and economy, it said on Monday.

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.

The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.

While the United States, Canada and several European Union Member states are imposing stringent immigration restrictions, New Zealand has decided to join the Digital Nomad bandwagon by allowing visitor visa holders to work remotely for an overseas employer or client.