KR · Asia
South Korea for digital nomads
Late-night cafés, temples between skyscrapers and mountains an hour from the city.
South Korea has a digital nomad visa, the “workation” (F-1-D) visa, which moved from a pilot to a permanent scheme on 30 June 2026. It is for people who have worked remotely for a company abroad for at least a year. The income you need depends on your age and where you will live: from about KRW 52.4 million to KRW 104.8 million a year. The stay is one year, renewable up to three.
Seoul · Busan · Jeju
Photo: Elliot Gouy · Unsplash
Overview
- Financial reference
- From KRW 52,410,000 a year (1× GNI)
- Duration
- 1 year, renewable up to 3
- Family
- Spouse and minor children
- Currency
- KRW
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Visa
South Korea digital nomad visa
Requirements, application routes, documents and points to keep in mind.
South Korea digital nomad visa: requirements and how to applyTaxes
Taxes and tax residence: South Korea
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Prepare your move to South Korea
Travel and health insurance
Medical cover for long stays.
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eSIM and internet
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Tax residence and paperwork with a professional.
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