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Czech Republic vs Philippines: the digital nomad visas compared

Low confidence Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Czech Republic — standard resident taxation; Philippines — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Czech Republic Zivno and the Philippines DNV.
Criteria Czech Republic Zivno Philippines DNV
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold No fixed threshold
Income basis Savings accepted Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 1 year No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) No
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €200
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time 13–17 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

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Czech Republic Zivno →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

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Philippines DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

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