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New ZealandWellington · English / Māori
Population 5,324,700 · Currency New Zealand dollar · GDP/cap $49,591
New Zealand hosts 2 covered cities. Median broadband 156 Mbps; public-estimate QoL 186.2; remote-work visa: No dedicated digital-nomad visa; visitor-visa policy allows remote work for a foreign employer. Sources per item (World Bank/UNDP/open data & public estimates), updated 2026-10-03.
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Do Chinese passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?
Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are required to obtain a visa (Visitor visa required; remote-work rules relaxed under visitor visas (since 2024)). Verify with official channels.
Does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa?
No dedicated digital-nomad visa; visitor-visa policy allows remote work for a foreign employer; digital-nomad friendliness: friendly.
How fast is the internet in New Zealand?
Median fixed broadband is ~156 Mbps (public statistical estimate).
Is New Zealand safe?
public-estimate safety 51.2/100. Global Peace Index rank #4 (IEP 2024).
Covered cities (6)
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