NEW 2025

💻 Digital Nomad VisaWork Remotely in Paradise

The new Philippines Digital Nomad visa (2025) allows remote workers to stay up to 12 months (renewable) while working for foreign employers.

🚀 Revolutionary Visa

Officially signed in April 2025 by Executive Order 86, this visa marks the Philippines' entry into the era of international remote work.

Signed in April 2025 (EO 86)
Progressive implementation
Procedures being finalized

Remote Work

Total geographic freedom

📋 Overview

Duration

  • • Initial stay: 12 months
  • • Renewable
  • • Multiple entries
  • • Maximum flexibility

Work

  • • Foreign employers only
  • • No local contract required
  • • Income from abroad
  • • Professional freedom

Benefits

  • • No local employment required
  • • Favorable taxation
  • • Nomad community
  • • Attractive cost of living

✅ Eligibility Requirements

Professional Criteria

Remote work:

Fully digital professional activity

Foreign employer:

Based outside the Philippines

Income:

Minimum $2,500 USD/month proven

Contract:

Freelance or remote employee

Connectivity:

Stable internet access required

Eligible Sectors

• Technology and development

• Design and creative

• Digital marketing

• Consulting and services

• Online education

Personal Criteria

Criminal record:

Clean and apostilled

Insurance:

International health coverage

Financial means:

Proof of solvency

Family:

Spouse and children included

Age:

Minimum 18 years old

Restrictions

• No local employment allowed

• No local business activities

• Respect Philippine laws

• Tax declaration required

🏝️ Nomad Destinations

Manila & Makati

  • • Tech hubs
  • • Coworking spaces
  • • High-speed internet
  • • Expat community
  • • Dynamic urban life
Internet

Fiber optic, 5G available

Cebu City

  • • Southern IT center
  • • Affordable living
  • • Tropical climate
  • • Island access
  • • Cafes and workspaces
Cost

30-50% cheaper than Manila

Siargao & Palawan

  • • Tropical paradise
  • • Nomad community
  • • Work-life balance
  • • Water sports
  • • Nature connection
Lifestyle

Perfect for balance

🎯 Visa Benefits

Cost of Living

  • • 60-80% cheaper than Europe
  • • Affordable housing
  • • Economic local food
  • • Low transport costs

Infrastructure

  • • High-speed internet
  • • Modern coworking spaces
  • • Cafes with WiFi
  • • Developed tech zones

Community

  • • Active nomad community
  • • Networking events
  • • Professional groups
  • • Mentoring and collaboration

Geography

  • • 7,641 islands to explore
  • • Tropical climate
  • • Unique biodiversity
  • • Southeast Asia access

Culture

  • • Legendary hospitality
  • • English widely spoken
  • • Mixed culture
  • • Colorful festivals

Flexibility

  • • Renewable
  • • Multiple entries
  • • Family included
  • • Freedom of movement

Ready to Become a Digital Nomad in the Philippines?

Check out our guides for more information and prepare your new remote worker life in paradise.