Living in thePhilippinesVisas, Cost of Living & Expat Guides — expatriating to the Philippines
Practical guides about the Philippines: visas, cost of living, relocation, housing and daily life.
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What's your expatriation project in the Philippines?
Whether you're planning a simple trip or complete expatriation, choose your profile to access a personalized journey for living in the Philippines.
Plan a Trip
Temporary stay from a few weeks to a few months
Settle Permanently
Expatriation and permanent residency in the Philippines
Start a Business
Understand the steps to launch a local activity
Retire Here
Enjoy a sunny and affordable retirement
Plan and book
Useful services to complete your Philippines trip
Always compare the final price and conditions before booking. These are the steps that most often delay a departure.
Compare flights
Search routes and fares to Manila, Cebu or Clark.
Search flights →Book accommodation
Choose a flexible option and keep proof of your arrival address.
View accommodation →Book activities
Compare tours, visits and experiences in Manila, Cebu and Palawan.
Browse activities →Arrange a transfer
Pre-book a ride between the airport and your accommodation.
Compare transfers →Compare a complete trip
An alternative for comparing flights, hotels and transport in one place.
Open Trip.com →Check travel insurance
Review medical coverage and exclusions before departure.
Get a quote →Install an eSIM
Prepare your mobile connection before landing in the Philippines.
View data plans →Prepare your payments
Compare exchange rates and fees before payments or transfers.
Explore Wise →Prepare onward proof
Verifiable reservation solution when your return itinerary is not fixed.
View solution →Why expatriate to the Philippines?
6 genuine, realistic and honest reasons to come live in the Philippines
Constant tropical climate
30°C all year round, forget the European winter
Cost of living -60%
Live comfortably with a reduced European budget
Welcoming people
Sincere and warm hospitality of the Filipinos
7,641 Islands to Explore
Paradise beaches, mountains and preserved nature
Relaxed Lifestyle
Less stress, more time to enjoy
Simplified Visas
Accessible formalities for Europeans
Real life in the Philippines, without the marketing clichés.
Discover all advantagesPractical Tools for Your Expatriation
Interactive resources to prepare your new life in the Philippines.
Create your Roadbook
Interactive tool: choose your islands, optimize your routes, and receive your complete itinerary by email.
Learn Filipino
Master the basics of the language: greetings, numbers, useful phrases. Interactive course with audio pronunciation.
Cost of Living Simulator
Calculate your personalized monthly budget based on your lifestyle and chosen city.
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