Workation (Digital Nomad) Visa F-1-D

South Korea digital nomad visa (2026)

South Korea's F-1-D visa lets people employed by, or owning, a foreign company work remotely from Korea. Since mid-2026 the income threshold depends on age and whether you live in the Seoul metropolitan area. Stays start at one year and can be extended up to three years.

Minimum income: KRW 52.4–104.8 million per year (1x–2x GNI per capita), by age and region; about US$3,256 a month
Length of stay: 1 year per stay; visa valid 1 year, multiple entry
Renewal: Extendable 1 year at a time, up to 3 years in total
Fee: Varies by embassy and nationality (e.g. USD 45 for US citizens in Seattle)
Processing time: Not published

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Who can apply

Aged 18 or over
Employed by a foreign company (or owner of one) for more than 1 year, able to work remotely
Income at or above the threshold for your age and region
Private health insurance with at least KRW 100 million cover
Clean criminal record

Income requirement

You need to show at least KRW 52.4–104.8 million per year (1x–2x GNI per capita), by age and region (about US$3,256 a month at rates from 11 Nov 2026). Based on the previous year's GNI per capita (KRW 52,416,000 for 2025): ages 18–34 need 1.5x in the Seoul area or 1x elsewhere; 35 and over need 2x in the Seoul area or 1.5x elsewhere.

Documents you need

Visa application form, photo and passport
Employment certificate showing at least 1 year of service
Proof of income (pay slips, tax returns, bank statements)
Criminal record certificate (plus any country lived in over 1 year in the last 5 years)
Medical insurance certificate
Marriage or birth certificate for family members; TB test for some nationalities

How to apply, step by step

Apply at the Korean embassy or consulate covering your residence
Submit documents and pay the fee
Enter Korea and register as a foreigner within 90 days
Apply for extensions at the local immigration office

Cost and processing time

The fee is varies by embassy and nationality (e.g. USD 45 for US citizens in Seattle). Processing takes not published. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

The embassy pages say nothing about tax. Korean tax residency usually starts after 183 days; check with the National Tax Service.

Good to know

Working for Korean employers is not allowed
Moving from a non-Seoul area to the Seoul area triggers the higher income test at extension and a 6-month stay
Family members can apply with the main holder

Visiting first?

62 passports can enter South Korea visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check South Korea visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Embassy of the Republic of Korea (MOFA) – F-1-D visa

Not yet confirmed on an official source: processing time, tax. Check these with the consulate before you apply.

South Korea digital nomad visa FAQ

What is the minimum income for the South Korea digital nomad visa?

KRW 52.4–104.8 million per year (1x–2x GNI per capita), by age and region (about US$3,256 a month). Based on the previous year's GNI per capita (KRW 52,416,000 for 2025): ages 18–34 need 1.5x in the Seoul area or 1x elsewhere; 35 and over need 2x in the Seoul area or 1.5x elsewhere.

How long can I stay in South Korea on a digital nomad visa?

1 year per stay; visa valid 1 year, multiple entry. Extendable 1 year at a time, up to 3 years in total.

How much does the South Korea digital nomad visa cost?

Varies by embassy and nationality (e.g. USD 45 for US citizens in Seattle).

How long does the South Korea digital nomad visa take?

Not published.

Do I pay tax in South Korea on a digital nomad visa?

The embassy pages say nothing about tax. Korean tax residency usually starts after 183 days; check with the National Tax Service.