South Korea: F-1-D Workation (Digital Nomad) Visa launched

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Visa & immigration

South Korea — Launched 1 January 2024 as a permanent (not pilot) programme. 2-year stay (1 year initial + 1 year extension). Income threshold ₩88.1 million annually (~US$66,000) — twice the prior-year Korean GNI per capita. Spouse and minor children may accompany. Visa holders cannot work for Korean employers.
Who it affects: Non-Korean remote workers earning ₩88M+/year considering Korea.
Source: Hi Korea — Korea Immigration Service (verified 2026-04-19)