Philippines launches new visa programme to attract digital nomads
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. authorised the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to issue Digital Nomad Visas to eligible non-immigrant foreigners. The directive, outlined in Executive Order (EO) No. 86, was signed on April 24, 2025.
'The DFA is hereby authorised to issue Digital Nomad Visas to non-immigrant foreigners who desire to enter and/or stay in the country for a temporary period for the purpose of working remotely using digital technologies, and whose clients or employers are situated outside the Philippines,' the president stated in the EO.
To support the initiative, the DFA will coordinate with the Department of Justice, the Department of Tourism, the Bureau of Immigration, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. These agencies are tasked with developing measures to ensure the program's successful implementation and maintaining a database of Digital Nomad Visa holders, in compliance with the Data Privacy Act.
Who are the digital nomads?
Digital nomads are professionals who work remotely and frequently move between different places while working. They commonly set up in co-working spaces, cafés, or public libraries, relying on internet access and mobile devices to stay connected. This lifestyle offers the flexibility to work from virtually anywhere.
What are the requirements?
Applicants must meet several requirements to qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa:
The move positions the Philippines as the latest country to tap into the growing global trend of remote work, joining a list of nations already offering similar visas to attract mobile professionals.
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