Rank #39 · Feb 2026
Philippines Digital Nomad Visa
Requires an import permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $150
- Processing
- 3 weeks
- Validity
- 1 year (renewable)
- Income
- $2,000/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 5/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Low
- Total (est.)
- ~$1,600/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$650/mo
- Coffee
- ~$2.8
- Internet
- 60 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$130/mo
Visa Overview
New for 2026, the Philippines nomad visa targets those who want to live in Boracay or Siargao. Internet infrastructure (Starlink) has made the islands finally viable for remote work.
Pet Entry & Rules
Requires an import permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry. It's a tropical climate with many strays, so pets need to be well-protected. Manila has great pet-friendly malls (BGC).
Tax Residency
Foreigners on the digital nomad visa are generally exempt from local income tax on their foreign earnings.