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Georgia vs Philippines: the digital nomad visas compared

Low confidence Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming
Side-by-side comparison of the Georgia Remote and the Philippines DNV.
Criteria Georgia Remote Philippines DNV
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax)) Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee — —
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time — —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

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Georgia Remote →

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.

Insurance for Georgia → Insurance for Philippines →

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