🇵🇭 Manila · Before you go

Visa timeline in Manila

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For Manila
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Work needs two things from two agencies: an Alien Employment Permit from the Department of Labor and Employment and a visa from the Bureau of Immigration. A digital nomad visa was created in 2025; check with the Department of Foreign Affairs whether it is open and on what terms before planning around it. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with the Bureau of Immigration before you rely on it.

Your roadmap · Employee6 steps2–3 months before to January–February, yearly
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