Residency
South Korea — Residency: Digital Nomad Visa
The Korean F-1-D workation visa suits remote workers with a year in the same industry and income above twice GNI per capita, with a one-year stay extendable to two.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceKorea Immigration Service — Digital Nomad (Workcation) Visa F-1-DLast reviewed: 2026-10-23
Key facts
- Applicants are overseas business owners or employees of international companies who can work remotely, have worked in the same industry for at least one year, and are aged 18 or older; accompanying family members are included.
- Income must exceed twice the previous year GNI per capita; the guide listed KRW 84.96 million a year on 2022 data, which may have been updated.
- Individual medical insurance of at least KRW 100 million covering treatment and repatriation is required.
- The stay is one year, extendable once for a maximum of 2 years, with Korean employment or profit-making activity restricted; the visa was reported as officially launched on 30 June 2026 after a pilot from 1 January 2024.
Steps
- Research visa options — Determine which visa category is most suitable for your situation and research the specific requirements and process.
- Gather required documents — The required documents for a digital nomad visa in South Korea are uncertain, but may include a valid passport, proof of income, and a return ticket.
- Apply for the visa — Submit your application through the Korean embassy or consulate in your home country, or through a registered visa agency.