In an try and put the Philippines on the map because the hub of distant work, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order 86 in April to authorise the problem of digital nomad visas (DNV) to distant employees. Under this scheme, digital nomads can now work in the Philippines for as much as a 12 months with the choice to increase their visa for one other 12 months. Imagine buying and selling your conventional nine-to-five for a extra fulfilling workday in the midst of ocean breeze and rugged cliffs in the Philippines’ islands. Sounds like a far-fetched dream? Well, not anymore. You can mix work and play with a Philippines digital nomad visa and discover the archipelagic nation’s tradition, native delicacies, and gorgeous landscapes.To apply for the digital nomad visa for the Philippines, the applicant should be not less than 18 years outdated. The applicant also needs to not be a risk to the interior or exterior safety of the Philippines and in addition not be employed in the nation. The Philippines digital nomad visa launched in late June. The price of the visa relies on its kind: Single entry (three months validity): USD65 (Rs5,503), Multiple entry (six months validity): USD105 (Rs8,890), Multiple entry (one 12 months validity): USD145 (Rs12,275). The following paperwork are required for the Philippines digital nomad visa: Proof of distant work utilizing digital expertise, Proof of adequate earnings generated outdoors the Philippines, Proof of no prison file, and Health insurance coverage legitimate for the interval of the DNV. – Khushi Dewan
Slovenia to launch a digital nomad visa in November
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Slovenia has simply introduced that on November 21, 2025, it should launch a digital nomad visa for the primary time ever. The EU nation shares its borders with Italy, Austria, and Croatia and is understood for its gorgeous landscapes and wealthy cultural traditions corresponding to historic wineries and complex lace weaving. Slovenia’s digital nomad visa is about to launch on November 21, 2025, based on info from immigration agency Fragomen. Eligible distant employees will have the ability to reside in Slovenia for as much as one 12 months, however they have to work for a foreign-based firm. That implies that for those who’re a freelancer or self-employed, you’ll be able to solely work with purchasers outdoors of Slovenia. Remote employees who’re staff or contractors for corporations based mostly outdoors of the nation are additionally eligible. The digital nomad visa might be non-renewable, which means that when the allow expires, travellers might want to spend not less than six months outdoors the nation in order to reapply. Slovenia is a (*12*), so the new visa might be out there solely for non-EU and non-EEA nationals. Recipients may even be allowed to convey their households together with them, however members of the family will not be permitted to work for Slovenia-based corporations both. In an enormous plus for travellers, Slovenia is notably a member of the Schengen Area, which means that visa recipients will have the ability to go to any of the 29 member nations for as much as 90 days at a time with out further paperwork. When the visa rolls out, travellers will have the ability to submit purposes on-line or in individual at a Slovenian consulate or embassy. When the allow launches, Slovenia will be a part of a rising listing of European nations that supply digital nomad visas, together with Greece, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Malta, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. Most of the comparable European packages supply related phrases to Slovenia’s forthcoming visa, with digital nomads allowed to remain in every nation for about one 12 months. – Jessica Puckett
US to introduce a new $250 visa integrity charge
Visiting the United States is about to get considerably dearer due to a new US visa charge improve. Federal lawmakers have permitted a hefty new visa charge that may quickly apply to numerous vacationers getting into the US. As a part of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was signed into legislation on July 4, a new $250 (Rs21,539) “visa integrity fee” might be charged to any US customer who wants a nonimmigrant visa. The charges will apply to scholar visas, work visas, and different particular visas, together with: F-1 and F-2 scholar visas; J-1 and J-2 change visas; H1-b and H-4 short-term work visas, and different employment and customer classes. The $250 fee might be charged in addition to different US visa charges. That means guests might want to pay it together with every other reciprocity charges, anti-fraud charges, and “machine-readable visa” (MRV) software charges, the quantities of which might differ by visa kind. For Indian nationals, this extra charge will convey their common visa prices to roughly $473 (Rs40,785), relying on which visa they’re making use of for. Those making use of for enterprise and tourism (B1 and B2 classes) customer visas, might be charged a complete charge of round $425 (Rs36,690). The visa integrity charge won’t be waivable or reducible. According to Envoy Global, the Department of Homeland Security might probably reimburse guests in the event that they totally adjust to the phrases of their visa by departing the US promptly when their visa authorisation interval ends, extending their nonimmigrant standing, or altering their standing to lawful everlasting resident. Indian vacationers will not be exempt from this charge. So far, the charge’s begin date has not been formally introduced. However, it may go into impact with the beginning of the new fiscal 12 months in the US. That date can be October 1, 2025. – Jessica Puckett
Social media vetting is now part of US scholar visa purposes
Foreign nationals making use of for scholar and change customer visas to the United States are actually required to make their social media accounts public, following a pointy escalation in digital vetting norms applied by US authorities. The directive applies to candidates for F, M, and J class nonimmigrant visas together with college students, trainees, researchers, and interns. As of June 23, 2025, all candidates in the F, M, or J visa classes should set their social media accounts to “public” to permit US consular officers to entry and assess their on-line presence. In addition to this, candidates should listing all social media handles or usernames used over the previous 5 years in the DS-160 visa software type. Consular officers reviewing social media profiles are instructed to flag content material that would elevate nationwide safety issues or point out potential inadmissibility. This contains posts or affiliations deemed hostile to the United States, help for extremist or terrorist teams, and violent, antisemitic, or in any other case threatening behaviour. Public posts, feedback, likes, and even affiliations with sure on-line teams could also be scrutinised. Applicants are suggested to not delete older posts or deactivate accounts instantly earlier than making use of, as this may very well be interpreted as an try to hide info. Maintaining constant usernames throughout platforms can be inspired to keep away from confusion or suspicion. Although previous use of personal accounts might not be penalised, present privateness settings should be public to adjust to this requirement. Content that may very well be perceived as inflammatory or politically charged might complicate the applying course of, even when it was not initially supposed to boost pink flags. – Karina Acharya
Indians can now enter Argentina with a US Visa
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