Work and leisure: The Philippines launches a visa for digital nomads

On April 24, the President of the Republic of the Philippines approved a new decree introducing a visa for digital nomads. This visa provides remote workers with the opportunity to live and work in the country. The application process is planned to start within 60 days from the decree coming into force. This visa will create new opportunities for attracting foreign specialists and stimulating tourist activity in the region.

Applicants who receive the digital nomad visa will be able to stay in the Philippines for up to one year with the possibility of extending for another year. The visa will also allow for multiple entries, enabling digital nomads to freely enter and leave the country throughout the validity of the document. This will create comfortable conditions for work and travel, facilitating the integration of foreign specialists into the local culture and economy.

The government has established a number of requirements for candidates to ensure that digital nomads contribute to the economy without creating competition with local workers.

Key conditions for obtaining a digital nomad visa include:

• Applicants are required to provide proof of remote work, confirming the use of digital tools, such as online platforms or digital communication tools. 
• Candidates must be over 18 years old, have no criminal records, and not pose a security threat to the country. 
• It is also necessary to provide proof of medical insurance valid for the duration of the visa. 
• Applicants must demonstrate that their income comes from sources outside the Philippines. 
• Moreover, candidates must have a passport from a country that offers similar privileges to Filipinos for digital nomads and where there is a Philippine diplomatic representation.

Considering the growing number of people working remotely, the Philippines is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for those seeking a balance between work and life in a unique cultural environment. The program is expected to attract specialists who will make a significant contribution to the country's economy, creating new opportunities for themselves and the local population.

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