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Philippines vs Seychelles: the digital nomad visas compared

Low confidence Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming
Side-by-side comparison of the Philippines DNV and the Seychelles Workcation Permit.
Criteria Philippines DNV Seychelles Workcation Permit
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold No fixed threshold
Income basis Savings accepted Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 1 year
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion No Yes (better)
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee — ≈ €45
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Online
Processing time — 0.07–2 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

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Philippines DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

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Seychelles Workcation Permit →

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 Seychelles →

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