Philippines
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Manila
- Population
- 116,786,962
- 2025
- Area
- 300,000 km²
- Official languages
- English, Filipino
- Currency
- Philippine Peso
- PHP
- GDP per capita
- US$4,171
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Natural-born Filipinos who naturalise abroad can keep or regain Philippine citizenship by oath under RA 9225; foreigners naturalising in the Philippines renounce prior allegiance.
Philippines (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #24/200 (82.2/100). Lowest relative position: Healthcare Index — #138/192 (44.3/100). The passport ranks #80/198 and reaches 61 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 49.5/100 (#122/199). On the entry side, 162/197 passports can enter Philippines without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 4 active citizenship and residence programmes in Philippines.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity44.3
- Safety & Stability65.9
- Economy & Income74.1
- Education56.0
- Environment & Clean Water70.0
- Infrastructure83.7
- Digital Connectivity43.5
- Equality53.8
- Learning Quality22.7
- Educational Attainment84.6
- Expected Years of Schooling65.2
- Education Spending48.3
- Basic Access73.9
- Violent Crime90.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism38.7
- Law Enforcement & Order35.0
- Road Safety71.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict97.2
- Health Outcomes65.4
- Coverage & Access69.4
- Health Workforce & Facilities18.0
- Spending & Investment13.6
- Financial Protection39.9
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends67.5
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax89.3
- Corporate & Social Security49.9
- Rule of Law & Property Rights31.8
- Political Stability38.7
- Institutions & Regulation52.6
- Financial Soundness66.4
- Monetary Stability73.9
- Freedom of Capital Movement65.0
- Education56.0
- Healthcare44.3
- Safety65.9
- Quality of Life61.0
- Cost of living82.2
- Passport21.3
- Passport21.3
- Quality of Life61.0
- Safety65.9
- Healthcare44.3
- Purchasing power & price stability35.1
- Education56.0
- Wealth Protection51.6
- Tax80.1
- Cost of living82.2
- Healthcare44.3
- Safety65.9
- Quality of Life61.0
- Tax80.1
- Wealth Protection51.6
- Affordable Prices85.8
- Price Stability73.9
- Purchasing power25.4
At a glance
Entering Philippines
- Visa-free: 161 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 1 passports
- e-Visa: 35 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 2/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)
- Digital Nomad Visa (EO No. 86)
- Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
- and 1 more programmes
Frequently asked questions about the Philippines
What is the capital of the Philippines?
The capital of the Philippines is Manila.
What is the population of the Philippines?
According to the World Bank, the Philippines had a population of 116,786,962 in 2025.
What are the official languages of the Philippines?
The official languages of the Philippines are English and Filipino.
What currency does the Philippines use?
The Philippines uses the Philippine Peso (PHP).
Does the Philippines allow dual citizenship?
Natural-born Filipinos who naturalise abroad can keep or regain Philippine citizenship by oath under RA 9225; foreigners naturalising in the Philippines renounce prior allegiance.
How strong is the Philippines passport?
The Philippines passport ranks #80 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 61 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Philippines passport holders?
Holders of the Philippines passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 129 destinations and need an e-Visa for 57. Full list: Philippines passport page.
How many passports can enter the Philippines without applying for a visa in advance?
162 of 197 passports can enter the Philippines without applying for a consular visa in advance: 161 visa-free and 1 with an eTA. 35 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does the Philippines offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 4 active citizenship and residency programmes in the Philippines: Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG), Digital Nomad Visa (EO No. 86), Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) and 1 more. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) requires a minimum investment of US$75,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, an application under Digital Nomad Visa (EO No. 86) takes about 1–2 months, Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) about 1–3 months and Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) about 1 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, Digital Nomad Visa (EO No. 86) requires 365 days of physical presence a year and Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in the Philippines?
Family members included: Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG): spouse and children under 18; Digital Nomad Visa (EO No. 86): spouse and children under 18; Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV): spouse and children under 21.
Where is the Philippines strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, the Philippines is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#24 of 200) and weakest on the Healthcare Index (#138 of 192).
How does the Philippines rank for quality of life?
The Philippines scores 61.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #131 of 211.
Is the Philippines expensive to live in?
The Philippines scores 82.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #24 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is the Philippines?
The Philippines scores 65.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #117 of 203.
How does the Philippines rank for healthcare?
The Philippines scores 44.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #138 of 192.
How does the Philippines rank for education?
The Philippines scores 56.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #121 of 191.
How does the Philippines rank on taxes?
The Philippines scores 80.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #49 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
