Philippines

Best arrival window: January, in the dry season before typhoon risk returns. Nomads concentrate in Manila (BGC, Makati), Cebu City (Lahug, IT Park) and Davao; retirees lean toward Cebu, Dumaguete and Baguio. Tourist visas extend to 36 months at the Bureau of Immigration; the SRRV gives lifetime residency for over-50s; and the EO 86 Digital Nomad Visa (issuing since June 2025) allows 1-year stays, renewable once, for those earning ≥ USD 24,000/year (~€1,830/month).