Marcos OKs Digital Nomad Visas  for foreign remote workers

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has tasked the Department of Foreign Affairs to issue Digital Nomad Visas (DNV) 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.

Executive Order (EO) No. 86 stated that this would also include those whose clients or employers are situated outside the Philippines. This order also aims to boost the country's economy and tourism. 

Foreigners who are applying for DNV must comply with the following:
a. Must be at least 18 years of age;
b. Must show proof of remote work using digital technology;
c. Must show proof of sufficient income which is generated outside the Philippines;
d. Must show proof of no criminal record;
e. Must have health insurance valid for the period of the DNV;
f. Must be a national of a country that offers DNVs to Filipinos and where the Philippines has a Foreign Service Post (FSP);
g. Must not pose threat to the internal or external security of the Philippines; and
h. Must not be employed in the Philippines.

The EO stated that foreigners who are issued valid DNVs must maintain compliance with the abovementioned conditions during the validity of their DNVs.

The Bureau of Immigration is directed to closely work with the DFA in facilitating security clearance of foreigners applying for DNVs, subject to existing laws, rules, and regulations.

The DFA is tasked to also determine grounds for the revocation of DNVs.

Foreigners who are issued valid DNVs may enter and/or stay in the Philippines for a maximum period of one year. They may renew their visas for the same duration, and may be granted multiple entry privileges during the validity of their DNVs.—LDF, GMA Integrated News