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🇰🇷 South Korea

Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D)

South Korea's Workcation Visa (F-1-D), launched January 2024, allows remote workers employed by foreign companies to live in Korea for up to 2 years. Requires annual income of at least double Korea's GNI per capita (approximately ₩88-100 million or ~$66,000-70,000 USD for 2025-2026). Must have worked in the same industry for at least 1 year. Applicants must have medical insurance covering at least ₩100 million for hospital treatment and repatriation. Clean criminal record required. Family members can be included. Cannot engage in local employment or profit-making activities. The 183-day tax residency rule applies. Benefits include Alien Registration Card (ARC) for banking, faster immigration, and access to local services.

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks at embassy/consulate

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Cost

~$100 USD visa fee plus document translation costs

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Duration

1 year initial, extendable to 2 years total

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Work Rights

Remote work for foreign employer only - no local employment

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Remote worker for foreign company with 1+ year experience in same industry
  • 2Annual income at least double Korea GNI per capita (~₩88-100 million)
  • 3Medical insurance covering ₩100 million minimum
  • 4Clean criminal record (home country and Korea)
  • 5Age 18 or older

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