Philippines digital nomad visa
Digital Nomad Visa (Executive Order No. 86 DNV) · Asia-Pacific
Philippines offers the Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is ~USD 24,000/year (~USD 2,000/mo), reported, the visa is valid for Up to 1 year (yes, renewable for a second year (eo says 'possible renewal')), and the government fee is ~USD 200-300 depending on nationality (reported; not in the EO). Intended for foreign-income earners (verify with BIR). Family/dependent rules are not clearly published. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Bureau of Immigration / Executive Order No. 86. Data as of June 2026.
Philippines nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | ~USD 24,000/year (~USD 2,000/mo), reported |
| Visa duration | Up to 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes, renewable for a second year (EO says 'possible renewal') |
| Government fee | ~USD 200-300 depending on nationality (reported; not in the EO) |
| Tax for nomads | Intended for foreign-income earners (verify with BIR) |
| Processing time | ~3-12 weeks (reported) |
| Family / dependents | N/A. Dependent provisions not specified in the EO, pending implementing rules. |
Source: Bureau of Immigration / Executive Order No. 86. Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
~USD 24,000/year (~USD 2,000/mo), reported. Created by Executive Order No. 86 (signed 24 Apr 2025). The EO requires 'sufficient income sourced outside the Philippines' without naming a figure; the ~USD 24,000 is widely reported but not in the EO.
Requirements & eligibility
Age 18+; proof of remote work using digital technologies; income sourced outside the Philippines; valid health insurance; clean record; national of a country offering a reciprocal DNV to Filipinos.
Tax for digital nomads in Philippines
Intended for foreign-income earners (verify with BIR).
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Philippines depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Philippines's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
N/A. Dependent provisions not specified in the EO, pending implementing rules.
Processing time
~3-12 weeks (reported).
Data quality for Philippines
Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official Philippines source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Philippines digital nomad visa?
The Philippines Digital Nomad Visa requires ~USD 24,000/year (~USD 2,000/mo), reported. Created by Executive Order No. 86 (signed 24 Apr 2025). The EO requires 'sufficient income sourced outside the Philippines' without naming a figure; the ~USD 24,000 is widely reported but not in the EO. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Philippines digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is Up to 1 year. Yes, renewable for a second year (EO says 'possible renewal').
How much does the Philippines digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is ~USD 200-300 depending on nationality (reported; not in the EO). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Philippines?
Intended for foreign-income earners (verify with BIR). This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Philippines's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Philippines nomad visa?
N/A. Dependent provisions not specified in the EO, pending implementing rules.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20