News in Philippines
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Philippines Digital Nomad Visa Status: Framework Established but eVisa Category Not Yet Listed
Executive Order No. 86 created a digital nomad visa framework for the Philippines, but as of September 27, 2026, the category was not visible on the live eVisa policy page. Fees, income thresholds, application procedures, and launch details remain operationally unverified.
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UAE extends visa-on-arrival eligibility to six additional nationalities
The UAE has extended visa-on-arrival access to nationals of Indonesia, the Philippines, and four other countries who hold qualifying residence permits. The change expands entry options for travelers from these nationalities visiting the UAE.
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UAE Adds Visa-on-Arrival Access for Nationals of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa
Effective June 25, 2026, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its visa-on-arrival program to ordinary passport holders from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa, along with their accompanying family members.
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Philippines Centralizes Alien Employment Permit Processing at DOLE Central Office
Effective June 9, 2026, the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has centralized all processing, evaluation, and issuance of Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) at the DOLE Central Office under Administrative Order No. 199 of 2026. All DOLE Regional Offices have immediately ceased accepting or processing both new and renewal AEP applications.
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Philippines Centralizes Alien Employment Permit Processing to DOLE Central Office
Effective June 9, 2026, the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) transferred all Alien Employment Permit (AEP) processing from regional offices to the DOLE Central Office under the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), per Administrative Order No. 199 issued June 8, 2026. Regional offices will no longer handle AEP applications.
