Manila: The Philippines is ironing out a legisltion granting 12-month visas, extendable for another 12 months, to so-called “digital nomads”, or people on “workation” – with sweeteners such as exemption from paying local income taxes.
The move, once approved, could have knock-on effects on the economy and potential cross-cultural knowledge and people-to-people exchange. Filipino lawmakers are considering the new bill, known as House Bill 8165, outlining conditions for a digital nomad visa:
- Age requirement of 18 and above;
- Proof of income sourced outside the Philippines;
- Valid health insurance;
- No criminal record; and
- Payment of processing, visa, entry, and exit fees set by the Immigration Bureau.
Growing trend
Under the proposed legislation, digital nomad visa…
