Marcos signs EO allowing DFA to issue Digital Nomad Visas for remote workers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 86 on April 24 to authorize the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to issue Digital Nomad Visas (DNVs) for foreign nationals engaged in remote work.

The initiative aims to attract remote workers and drive economic activity, particularly during off-peak tourism seasons.

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco described the policy as a 'progressive move' that underscores the administration's commitment to digitalization and innovation in the Philippine tourism landscape.

Popular destinations such as Boracay, Siargao, Cebu, Palawan, and La Union are expected to benefit from the influx of remote workers who can help stabilize local economies during off-peak periods.

The pilot phase of the DNV program is set to launch between late May and late July this year, with visa holders allowed to stay in the Philippines for up to one year, renewable for the same duration.