Republic of the Philippines · digital nomad
Digital Nomad Visa
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Visa for foreign remote workers earning from foreign employers or clients, established by Executive Order in 2025.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Designed for up to about one year, renewable once, subject to the implementing rules.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Philippines Digital Nomad Visa allows qualifying foreign remote workers to live in the Philippines while earning income from foreign employers or clients. It was established by Executive Order No. 86 in April 2025, with implementing rules rolling out across the agencies involved. It is aimed at self-supporting remote professionals rather than locally employed staff, and is not a settlement route. Availability and exact terms depend on the implementing guidelines.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Working remotely using digital technology for employers or clients based outside the Philippines.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
- ✓Earning income from foreign sources rather than local Philippine employment.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
- ✓Holding valid health insurance and meeting any minimum age and income conditions in the rules.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
- ✓Being a national of a country covered by the scheme, including any reciprocity condition.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
Common blockers
- !Income derived from Philippine employers or local employment.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
- !Nationality not covered by the scheme or failing a reciprocity condition.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
- !Inability to show the required insurance or means of support.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and personal particulars.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
- ·Proof of remote work and foreign-source income.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
- ·Valid health insurance for the stay.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
- ·Police clearance or character evidence as required.Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm you work remotely for foreign employers or clients and that your nationality is covered by the scheme.
Build the evidence pack
Gather proof of remote work, foreign income, health insurance and character documents.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through the official channel designated under the implementing rules for the Digital Nomad Visa.
After approval
Enter the Philippines, work remotely within the visa terms and renew where permitted.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Digital Nomad Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Digital Nomad Visa.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Philippines Digital Nomad Visa available yet?+
It was established by Executive Order No. 86 in April 2025, with implementing rules and processing arrangements rolling out across agencies. Availability and exact terms depend on those guidelines, so confirm the current status on the official Bureau of Immigration page.
Can I work for a Philippine company on this visa?+
No. The Digital Nomad Visa is for remote workers earning from foreign employers or clients, not for local Philippine employment, which needs a work-authorising visa. Confirm the current conditions on the official Bureau of Immigration page.
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