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Iceland vs Philippines: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Philippines grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Iceland — unclear — verify individually; Philippines — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa and the Philippines DNV.
Criteria Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa Philippines DNV
Minimum income / month €6,935 No fixed threshold
Income basis Salary / employment contract Savings accepted
Initial duration 6 months 1 year (better)
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 6 months No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Unclear — verify individually Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €85 —
Where to apply In country Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time 2–4 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

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 Iceland → Insurance for Philippines →

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