The Philippines has become the latest Southeast Asian nation to introduce a Digital Nomad Visa. Over 60 countries globally offer visas to remote workers and freelancers to temporarily relocate and contribute to their economies.

Enacted through Executive Order No. 86, the President of the Philippines has authorized the country’s Department of Foreign Affairs to start issuing the new Digital Nomad Visa to applicants at the end of June 2025.

What is the Philippines Digital Nomad Visa?

Similar to other digital nomad visas around the world, the Philippines version is a temporary residence visa, aimed at remote workers or freelancers who want to live and earn an income in the country.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Philippines was the 7th fastest-growing remote work hub in the world, and the Digital Nomad Visa was introduced to boost tourism and the economy by attracting remote workers with overseas employers.

It is open to nationals of any country that offers Digital Nomad Visas to Filipinos in return, and has a Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP). It is initially valid for one year, and can be renewed for another year.

Philippines Digital Nomad Visa requirements

In addition to the citizenship criteria, to qualify for the Philippines Digital Nomad Visa, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Show proof of remote work using digital technology
  • Show proof of sufficient income from outside the Philippines
  • Have no criminal record
  • Have valid health insurance for the duration of the visa
  • Not pose any threat to the Philippines’ internal or external security
  • Not employed locally in the Philippines

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How the Digital Nomad Visa Works

The exact details of the Digital Nomad Visa have yet to be outlined by the Department of Foreign Affairs, which will publish the necessary guidelines for its implementation and the procedures for issuing, renewing, and revoking the visa.

For example, the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa requires applicants to earn a minimum of four times the national minimum wage, or €3,480. However, the minimum required income for the Philippines Digital Nomad Visa is unknown, but some sources have indicated that it would be around €2,000.

This would align with other Asian countries, such as Malaysia, whose Digital Nomad Visa requires a minimum income of $2,000, and Taiwan, where applicants must show a technology-based income of at least $3,500.

According to our Global Intelligence Unit’s Global Digital Nomad Report, “Asia stands out as the region where digital nomads must demonstrate the highest earnings. Seven of the top ten largest income requirements are from Asian countries, with Bali at the forefront.”

However, visa holders won’t be considered tax residents in the Philippines, meaning they won’t be taxed on their foreign-sourced income there, only in their home country.

The Executive Order also states that the government will maintain a database of all the Digital Nomad Visa holders for “monitoring purposes,” as engaging in local employment can result in revoking the visa.

While there is still some uncertainty about the visa’s operation, the Philippine government is due to start a pilot phase of the visa within 60 days of the Executive Order’s publication, and some rules or regulations might change during this time.

Digital Nomadism on the Rise

digital nomad tax benefitsThe Philippines won’t be the last country to launch a digital nomad visa scheme. According to the Global Intelligence Unit, there is growing recognition of digital nomadism’s potential to positively impact local economies.

“Policymakers and communities are starting to understand how digital nomads can contribute to economic diversification, boost local businesses, and enhance cultural exchange. This understanding is driving more countries to develop policies and infrastructure that attract and support digital nomads,” the report explains.

Not only does it benefit the host country, but digital nomads can better plan their future through residency and potential citizenship routes.

Out of the 65 jurisdictions studied for the report, three—Spain, the Netherlands, and Czechia—grant direct access to citizenship based on time spent as digital nomads. Additionally, 15 jurisdictions offer pathways to permanent residency, which can ultimately lead to citizenship.

This is especially significant for individuals from countries with weaker passports, as they can utilize digital nomadism as a strategy to obtain a second citizenship and improve their international mobility.

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