Who qualifies as a non-resident alien for the Travel Tax?

The criteria for qualifying as a non-resident alien for the Travel Tax are primarily based on the duration of stay in a country. A foreigner who has lived in the Philippines for more than one year does not qualify as a non-resident alien, as they are considered a resident for tax purposes. Non-resident aliens typically refer to individuals who are in the country for a limited duration and do not have the same obligations as those who have established longer-term residency.

The correct identification of a non-resident alien revolves around their temporary status and limited duration of stay, which excludes those who have been in the country for over a year and have thus likely transited to a resident status. Consequently, foreign nationals who stay in the Philippines for less than a year or tourists with short-term visas are regarded as non-resident aliens.