Remote Work Philippines: New Digital Nomad Visa Opens Doors for Global Remote Workers

The Philippines is gearing up to welcome digital nomads with open arms. Through Executive Order No. 86, issued on April 28, 2025, President Bongbong Marcos has launched a Digital Nomad Visa—a special non-immigrant permit allowing foreign remote workers to live and work in the Philippines for up to one year, with the option to renew for an additional year.

What You Need to Know _To qualify, applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Provide proof of remote employment for clients or companies outside the Philippines

• Demonstrate sufficient income—required to support themselves while residing in the country.

• Carry valid health insurance that covers the duration of their stay

• Have no criminal record in their home country

• Hold citizenship in a country that reciprocates digital nomad visa rights for Filipinos and has a Philippine Foreign Service Post.

  
  

Applicants are expressly prohibited from taking up local employment, ensuring this visa caters solely to foreign remote workers.

How Long and What It Costs: "The visa allows a 12-month stay, renewable for another year—bringing the maximum duration to two years in total".

Costs for the Digital Nomad Visa have not yet been officially announced. However, analysts estimate that the fee will align with student visa rates in the Philippines (around US$250) or range between US$200 to US$2,000, based on similar visa types.

Why It Matters?

With the Philippines ranking among the fastest-growing remote-work destinations, this visa is poised to boost tourism, stimulate the economy, and promote cultural exchange. It enables remote professionals to enjoy the archipelago’s scenery, affordable living, and vibrant culture while legally contributing to local communities.