President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has endorsed the idea of issuing "nomad visas" through an executive order, aiming to attract foreign tourists for prolonged visits.
As part of positioning the country as a premier cruise destination, the Department of Tourism advocates for more relaxed visa policies for cruise passengers.
The DOT stressed the importance of enhancing tourism efforts in Western Visayas following the exit of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City due to the NIR's establishment.