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Philippines Digital Nomad Visa

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Min income

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Fee

1 year

Validity

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Processing

Required

Insurance

REQUIRED STEP 1

Insurance

Health cover for the visa

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Living in Philippines

Human Development Index0.71 · #113

InternetFair

Cost of livingExcellent

SafetyFair

Philippine peso (₱) · Capital: Manila · Filipino, English · +63

How to apply for the Philippines digital nomad visa

1The digital-nomad visa was created by Executive Order in 2025 — details are still settling; verify current requirements.
2Show proof of remote work and sufficient income (no fixed public threshold at launch).
3Hold health insurance valid in the Philippines.
4Apply through the e-visa portal or a Philippine embassy; many nomads still use the easily-extended tourist visa.

Official government source →

Facts last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · always confirm with the official source before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Does Philippines have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. Philippines offers a remote-work visa valid for 1 year, extendable 1 year (new dnv), with typical processing of Varies — new program. Facts last reviewed 2026-07-14.

What income do you need for the Philippines digital nomad visa?

Philippines does not publish a fixed monthly income threshold — you must show proof of remote work and sufficient funds. Verify current requirements on the official source.

Is health insurance required for the Philippines nomad visa?

Yes — proof of health insurance covering your stay in Philippines is a required part of the application.

Remote work in Philippines: what the data says

We track 5 cities in Philippines: Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Manila, Siargao. Monthly budgets average around $1,160: Davao is the most affordable base at roughly $1,000, while Manila runs about $1,300. For connectivity, Manila leads with an internet score of 4/5.

The main language is Filipino and the dialing code is +63. Before booking flights, check Philippines public holidays — banks, offices and some coworking spaces close. Time-zone planning for calls back home is easiest with the Meeting Planner.

City snapshot: Philippines at a glance

Boracay — ~$1,300/mo; 3.7/5 overall; internet 3.5/5; safety 4.2/5. Live clock: local time.

Cebu — ~$1,100/mo; 4/5 overall; internet 3.9/5; safety 3.8/5. Live clock: local time.

Davao — ~$1,000/mo; 3.6/5 overall; internet 3.9/5; safety 4.2/5. Live clock: local time.

Manila — ~$1,300/mo; 3.6/5 overall; internet 4/5; safety 3.4/5. Live clock: local time.

Siargao — ~$1,100/mo; 3.9/5 overall; internet 3.3/5; safety 4.2/5. Live clock: local time.

Philippines spans 1 time zone among our tracked cities (Asia/Manila). The reference offset is UTC+8 mid-year, without daylight saving. Weigh Philippines against neighbours with our comparison pages linked from each city, or scan the whole region on the cities index.

Frequently asked questions

Which city in Philippines is best for digital nomads?

Compare our tracked hubs: Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Manila, Siargao.

What is the cheapest city in Philippines for remote work?

Davao, at roughly $1,000 per month for a single nomad.

How much does it cost to live in Philippines as a nomad?

Across the cities we track, budgets average about $1,160 per month.

What language is spoken in Philippines?

Primarily Filipino.

What time zone is Philippines in?

Philippines's tracked cities use Asia/Manila among others.

When are public holidays in Philippines?

See the full list with dates.

Philippines Digital Nomad Visa

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Remote work in Philippines: what the data says

City snapshot: Philippines at a glance

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