Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D Workation)
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Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D Workation)

Digital Nomad PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

10-15 days

Application Fee

60,000 KRW

Stay Duration

Up to 2 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for remote workers employed by foreign companies to live and work remotely in South Korea for extended periods.

South Korea's official Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D Workation visa) launched in January 2024. Allows remote workers to stay 1-2 years while working for foreign employers. Family members can be included.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

84,960,000 KRW

per year

Professional

Experience

1+ years

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 1 year validity

Employment contract

From foreign employer, 1+ year

Income documentation

Bank statements showing 2x GNI income

Health insurance

Coverage 100 million won+ for hospitalization

Proof of residence

Accommodation in Korea

Background check

Criminal record certificate

Optional

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Advantages

  • No mandatory stay requirement
  • Work for foreign employer
  • Can bring family members
  • Pathway to permanent residency possible
  • Multiple entry allowed
  • Up to 2 years total stay

Considerations

  • High income requirement (~$5,483/month after tax)
  • Must work for foreign employer
  • Cannot accept Korean employment
  • Health insurance requirement
  • Income verification required

Application Process

1

Employment verification

Proof of remote work with foreign company

2

Income documentation

Show 2x Korea GNI per capita (~$5,483/month)

3

Health insurance

Minimum coverage 100 million won

4

Visa application

At Korean embassy in home country

5

Visa processing

10-15 days

6

Visa issuance

Digital nomad visa granted

Application Forms

F-1-D Digital Nomad Visa Application

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