On April 28, 2025, the president of the Philippines Bongbong Marcos confirmed the development of the new visa in a government statement. “To further boost tourism and economy in the country, there is a need to establish a legal framework to facilitate the entry of digital nomads in the country, or foreign nationals who desire to temporarily stay in the Philippines while engaging in remote work activities for overseas employers or clients,” he said.
Following the recent signing of Executive Order No.86 by President Marcos, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) can now issue digital nomad visas to non-immigrant foreigners who wish to live and work in the country for a maximum period of one year.