HB 2600

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 30, 2025

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

In plain language

The bill would let foreign remote workers stay in the Philippines for up to a year (renewable for another year) if they earn money abroad, have health insurance, meet income and background checks, and pay set fees. Holders would not be considered tax residents and could not take jobs with Philippine employers.

Foreign AffairsTaxationLabor and EmploymentTourism

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Author · Representative

Bro Eddie Villanueva
RepresentativeCIBAC (party-list)
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HB02600 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

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

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