Live and work remotely in Korea for a foreign employer — Korea's workation visa.
Stay Duration
1 year (renewable for holders who maintain their overseas employment contract)
Processing
1–3 weeks
Visa Fee
$74.63
Fees and processing times sourced from HiKorea & Ministry of Justice. Figures are updated periodically but may change — verify before submitting.
The F-1-D visa (디지털노마드/워케이션 비자) was introduced in May 2025 under the F-1 (visit-stay) category. It allows foreign remote workers and overseas business owners to legally reside in Korea while continuing to work for their non-Korean employer or operating their overseas business. It does not permit working for Korean companies.
Foreign nationals who work remotely for an overseas company or own an overseas business and wish to live in Korea on a medium-term basis. Family members can accompany the primary visa holder. This visa does NOT allow you to be employed by Korean companies.
Owner of an overseas business OR employee of an overseas company with remote-work capability
At least 1 year of work experience in the same industry
Age: 18 years or older (accompanying children of family members are exempt from the age requirement)
Annual income of at least twice the previous year's per capita GNI as published by the Bank of Korea (approximately ₩84M+ at 2024 GNI rates)
Personal health insurance with ₩100M+ coverage including hospital treatment and home-country repatriation
No criminal record
Visa application form + passport + passport photo + fee
Certificate of employment (must demonstrate 1+ year in the same industry) OR business registration for overseas business owners
Income proof: pay stubs, bank statements, or account balance certificate
Criminal background check
Health/medical insurance certificate (보험증권) showing ₩100M+ coverage
Family relationship documents (if bringing family members)
Confirm your eligibility
Verify you have 1+ year with your current employer in the same field, meet the income threshold (approx. ₩84M+ annually), and have or can obtain the required health insurance with at least ₩100M in coverage.
Obtain health insurance
Purchase international health insurance that includes Korean hospital treatment AND medical evacuation/repatriation to your home country, with total coverage of ₩100M (approx. USD $75,000) or more.
Apply at a Korean consulate or in Korea
If outside Korea, apply at the Korean embassy or consulate with all required documents. If already in Korea on a short-term visa, apply for status change (체류자격 변경) at the local immigration office.
Register after arrival
Register at your local immigration office to obtain your Alien Registration Card (ARC). Keep your overseas employment contract current — the extension requires proof the remote work arrangement is still active.
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