Living in Philippines
Asia — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Manila
Currency
PHP
Continent
Asia
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Philippines.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Philippines
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Czechia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Finland | Visa Free | 30 days |
| France | Visa Free | 30 days |
Detailed visa guides for Philippines
Monthly costs
Manila
Rent (center)
500 USD/mo
Groceries
200 USD/mo
Transport
30 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
810 USD/mo
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Work permits
Philippines offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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9(g) Employment Visa
Duration: 1-3 years
Employer-sponsored, AEP from DOLE
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Digital Nomad Visa
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Remote workers, min $2,000/month — lowest globally
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 35%
Social Security (Employee)
0.045%
TRAIN law rates. Digital Nomad Visa launched 2025 — min $2,000/month.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Philippines. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Philippines eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Philippines and access services from home.
Get NordVPN →Language
iTalki
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