Planning a move to the Philippines. Where to begin.

Where the visa stands

Official guidance needs review before we describe any available visa option for this destination.

Start with your work plans

The Philippines authorized a Digital Nomad Visa by Executive Order No. 86, signed April 24, 2025, for remote workers whose employers or clients are entirely outside the country. It allows a stay of up to one year, renewable for the same duration, with multiple-entry privileges. Applicants must be at least 18, show proof of remote work and sufficient foreign-sourced income (no official income figure has been published), hold valid health insurance, have a clean criminal record, and be nationals of a country that offers a digital nomad visa to Filipinos. The rollout is still murky — confirm the actual application process with the Philippine mission serving your address before making plans.

Describe who pays you, where your employer or clients are based and what you would do while living abroad. Use those details when checking the official route. Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.

Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.

Take the first application step

Use the immigration authority or embassy serving your place of residence. Use the country chat room to ask other members about their experiences; verify legal requirements with the authority.

Eligibility depends on nationality, work arrangements, length of stay, and the conditions of the specific permission. This directory also includes separately administered destinations.

Keep two money questions separate

The visa income test concerns the evidence required for an application. A living budget concerns your housing, healthcare, transport and daily spending. Compare both before committing to a move.

This destination’s visa availability has not been verified. Confirm the route with the relevant government authority.

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