Living in the Philippines as an expatriate

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Are you tempted to discover an archipelago comprising a total of 7,107 islands? Former Spanish and US colony, the Philippines have become a top destination for expatriation. Indeed, many foreign professionals and retirees have settled there over the years.

Living in the Philippines has several advantages: low cost of living, quality of life, zero tax, cultural exposure. Welcome to the Philippines!

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Visas Work visas; residence permits
Work Labour market; finding a job
Accommodation Renting or buying property
Bank Opening and managing a bank account
Health care Public and private healthcare
Removal Moving; useful tips
Choose the best health insurance
Protect your health and get easy access to treatment for expats in the Philippines.
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
Plan your international move
Facilitate your move to the Philippines by getting a quote from our top rated movers.
Send money overseas at the best rate
For fast, safe and secure money transfers to and from the Philippines.
Learn a new language online
Find out the best ways to learn a foreign language.

Work

Find your dream job and take your career to an international level. Apply to the vacancies available.
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Contact recruitment agencies
More info about the labour market? Just follow the guide

Offers

Yesterday

Thai IT Specialist | Php100,000-Php120,000

IT manager

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Yesterday

Yesterday

Indonesian Plant Manager (Negotiable Salary)

Management

Province of Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines

Yesterday

Yesterday

Marketing Executive - Vietnam Market Php130,000

Marketing

Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Yesterday

Yesterday

Thai Technical Specialist Php100,000

Customer service

City of Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines

Yesterday

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Housing

Browse the Philippines housing ads and find the perfect accommodation
Housing Q&A's
Contact real estate professionals
Find info on accommodation in the Philippines

Ads

2 weeks ago

Land for sale with Overlooking Treehouse
Puerto Galera

2 weeks ago

4,400,000 PHP

3 weeks ago

HOUSE AND LOT FOR URGENT SALE

3 weeks ago

3,000,000 PHP

3 weeks ago

One Bedroom Condo for Long Term Lease
Tagaytay

3 weeks ago

35,000 PHP

3 weeks ago

Unique Corner Condo in the heart of Makati Bel-Air
Manila

3 weeks ago

8,500,000 PHP
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Classifieds

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Recommended services

Try it, recommend it! Share your opinion and get in touch with professionals and services tested and approved by expats.

Blueprint Business Solutions Corp.
4th Floor Norkis Cyberpark Bakilid, Mandaue City, Central Visayas

Business consultants

Down Under Visa
Metrogate Silang, Aguinaldo Highway, Silang, Calabarzon

Immigration consultants

Olympic Outlet | Ali Mall
Ali Mall, P. Tuazon Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City, 1109, Manila

Sports equipment in Manila

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