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Philippines vs Romania: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Tax treatment differs: Philippines — territorial taxation; Romania — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Philippines DNV and the Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV).
Criteria Philippines DNV Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €5,310
Income basis Savings accepted Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 3 years
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion No No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation Foreign income exempt (Digital nomad tax exemption (Law no. 69/2023))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee — ≈ €120
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time — 2–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Philippines DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Romania Digital Nomad Visa (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 Philippines → Insurance for Romania →

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