HB 536

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Providing for a New Visa Category for Digital Nomads and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The bill creates a 12‑month digital‑nomad visa, renewable once, for foreign remote workers who earn only from abroad, have health insurance, and agree not to work for Philippine companies.

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Author · Representative

Edu Rama
RepresentativeCebu City, 2nd District
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An Act Providing for a New Visa Category for Digital Nomads and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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