South Korea Digital Nomad Visa
South Korea's Workation (F-1-D) visa lets remote workers earning about twice Korea's per-capita GNI (~₩105M/year) live in Korea for up to two years, working for a foreign employer or their own foreign company.
Launched as a pilot in 2024 and extended into 2026 with no fixed end date. The income bar is a formula (twice the prior year's GNI per capita), so it rises each year. You need 1+ year with a foreign employer or company; pure freelancers sit in a gray area, and you can't work for Korean companies. [Source: Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) ↗]
Updated: Income tracks Korea's GNI (≈₩105M on the 2025 figure); the pilot was extended into 2026 with no set expiry.
Key requirements
- Income ≥2× Korea's prior-year GNI per capita (~₩105M/year)
- 1+ year employed by, or owning, a foreign company, working fully remotely
- No Korean employment or locally-earned income
- Private health insurance ~₩100M covering treatment and repatriation
Before you apply
South Korea requires private health insurance for the application. A nomad policy (like SafetyWing or Genki) meets the requirement and covers you abroad.
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How much income do you need for the South Korea digital nomad visa?
You need about ≈₩105M/year (2× Korea's GNI, ~$6,350/month), shown from income earned outside South Korea.
Who can apply for the South Korea nomad visa?
Open to all nationalities (some must show 2 years' residence where they apply). It's for people working remotely (employed, business) for clients or employers outside South Korea. Family can be included (Spouse and minor children can accompany; only the main applicant's income counts).
How long is the South Korea nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 12 months, renewable up to 2 years total. Processing typically takes ~3–4 weeks.
Do you pay tax in South Korea as a digital nomad?
Staying 183+ days makes you a Korean tax resident; the visa's specific tax treatment isn't officially clarified, so check with a professional.
Do you need health insurance for the South Korea nomad visa?
Yes. South Korea requires private health insurance covering your stay. Nomad policies like SafetyWing or Genki are built for this.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.