NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
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24 AUG 19 P2:43
S.B. No.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A NEW VISA CATEGORY FOR DIGITAL 
NOMADS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Work-From-Home set-up is one of the positive effects of the pandemic. 
Many individuals claim that it boosted their productivity and maximized their work 
performance. A lot of employees were able to realize savings on expenses from 
transportation, gasoline, utilities, and other operating expenses. Time savings from 
the dreadful traffic plaguing urban areas were much appreciated by those working 
from home.
Digital improvements in telecommunications paved the way for these 
changes. Various countries have shifted to work-from-home set-ups. There is an 
emergence of a new breed of workers known as "digital nomads".
On 03 July 2024, during a meeting in Malacahang, members of the Private 
Sector Advisory Council for Tourism (PSAC-Tourism) urged President Ferdinand R. 
Marcos Jr. to immediately issue an executive order to allow the issuance of nomad 
or remote work visas. Further, President Marcos Jr. has backed the proposal to issue 
nomad visas to attract long-term foreign visitors to the country.
According to an article by Forbes dated 14 February 2024, "the digital nomad 
lifestyle offers a unique work experience that comes with the autonomy of not being 
chained to an office. Like the name implies, it affords professionals with the 
opportunity to work remotely while traveling freely. It requires smart planning, 
adaptability and personal drive to make it work for both the digital nomad and 
employer." Indeed, the increase of digital nomads in our country shall aid economic 
growth and boost tourism. We must take advantage of this emerging trend.
Thus, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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ytMEE R. MARCOS


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
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24 RUG 19 P2--43
SENAT^ ,
S.B. No. d/bl
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A NEW VISA CATEGORY FOR DIGITAL 
NOMADS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled.
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Act:
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Digital Nomad Visa
Sec. 2. Definition of Terms. - The following terms shall be defined in this Act, 
as follows:
a. "Aliens" shall refer to individuals who are not citizens of the Republic of 
the Philippines; and
b. "Digital Nomads" shall refer to individuals who work remotely using digital 
technologies while travelling to different countries.
Sec. 3. Digital Nomad Visa. - An alien who is considered as a Digital Nomad 
and employed in a country other than the Republic of the Philippines may, upon 
making an application to the Bureau of Immigration, be granted a Digital Nomad 
Visa for a period of one (1) year, renewable for another period of one (1) year, 
subject to the following conditions:
a. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
b. Must be a Digital Nomad, as defined in Section 2 of this Act;
c. Must show proof of sufficient income and that said income is generated 
outside the Philippines;
d. Must hold a health insurance that is valid in the Philippines and valid for 
the entire period for which the Digital Nomad Visa is granted;
e. Must not have any criminal record in his home country and in the 
Philippines;
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Must not pose a threat to the internal or external security of Philippines;
g. Must pay a fee which shall be determined by the Bureau of Immigration to 
cover the cost of the processing fees for the issuance of the visa; and
h. Must pay the reasonable Entry and Exit Fee, the amount of which shall be 
determined by the Bureau of Immigration.


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Sec. 4. Effect of Grant of Visa. - An alien who has been granted a Digital 
Nomad Visa shall not be deemed a resident of the Philippines for purposes of 
taxation. The income that they shall be receiving from the employer overseas, while 
in the country, shall not be considered income from Philippine sources; Provided 
that, an alien who shall be granted with the Digital Nomad Visa shall not be allowed 
to be employed within the Philippines.
Sec. 5. Revocation of Visa. - The Bureau of Immigration may revoke the 
Digital Nomad Visa if the holder shall violate any of the terms and/or conditions of 
the visa or shall no longer be qualified to be a holder of the same, as may be 
determined by the Bureau of Immigration and in accordance with this Actf
Sec. 6. Database of Digital Nomad Visa. - A database of all individuals issued 
with a Digital Nomad Visa shall be created. It shall also contain other information as 
the Bureau of Immigration shall deem necessary.
Sec. 7. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of 
this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) calendar 
days after the effectivity of this Act, the Bureau of Immigration (BI), in consultation 
with the Department of Justice (DOJ), shall formulate the implementing rules and 
regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
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Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 10. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and effect.
Sec. 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a 
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,