SB 239

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 8, 2025

Digital Nomad Visa Act

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

In plain language

The bill creates a 12‑month renewable visa for foreign remote workers, letting them stay in the Philippines while continuing to work for overseas employers.

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Author · Senator

Joel Villanueva
SenatorEmmanuel Joel "Joel" Villanueva
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Subjects

Digital Nomads

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 2600· Filed Jul 30, 2025
An Act Providing for a New Visa Category for Digital Nomads, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-08-04Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva
HB 795· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Establishing the Requirements, Conditions, Benefits, and Incentives for Acquiring a Digital Nomad Visa, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-07-29Rep. Francisco "Lalo" T. Matugas
HB 536· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Providing for a New Visa Category for Digital Nomads and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-07-29Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama
SB 1203· Filed Aug 18, 2025
Digital Nomad Visa Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos
HB 7912· Filed Feb 23, 2026
An Act Granting Temporary Financial Assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers Who Are Awaiting Re-Deployment
Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2026-02-25Rep. Tobias "Toby" M. Tiangco

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SBN-239 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch