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Expats in Philippines

The free community for people moving to Philippines: the Telegram group, who lands when you do, and straight answers on visas, rent and paperwork.

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Numbers are not this page. Cost of living and climate in Philippines and tax in Philippines live on the country pages. This page is about the people.

Where expats land in Philippines

The cities members pick, and who ends up in each one.

Expat community in Manila, Philippines
Expats in Manila
Expats in Quezon City
Expats in Davao
Expats in Caloocan

How expats get residency in Philippines

  1. Pick the route. Digital Nomad Visa if you work remotely, Special Resident Retiree's Visa if you live off savings or a pension.
  2. Apply from home or after you land, depending on the route and your passport. The official source for each route is linked on the Philippines country page.
  3. Then the local admin: tax number, address registration, healthcare, tax residency in year one.

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Moving to Philippines?

Put your name in the list so the people already there, and the ones arriving the same month as you, can find you.

Expats in Philippines: common questions

Is it free?

Yes. Members pay nothing. Some firms in the directory have a commercial relationship with MyNomadWorld.

Who sees my details?

Other members see your first name, where you are from, your city, your plans and what you do. Your email is never shown to anyone.

I have not moved yet. Can I join?

That is half the group. Pick "moving in the next 3 months" or "still deciding" when you sign up.

General information, not tax or legal advice. Figures come from the public sources named on each page. Rules change and depend on your situation, so talk to a lawyer or tax adviser in that country before you move.