South Korea Digital Nomad Visa — Workcation Visa (F-1-D)
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇰🇷 South Korea
Visa Name
Workcation Visa (F-1-D)
Local Name
워크케이션 비자
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
$5,500/month
($66,000/year)
Application Fee
$100
Tax Status
Territorial
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Territorial
Tax Regime
Non-resident if under 183 days
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy, in country
Processing Time
14–30 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Requires KRW 85-88 million annual income (~$65,000-66,000 USD, double the Korean GNI per capita). Must have 1+ year work experience in same industry. Medical insurance must cover 100 million KRW minimum. Can switch from B-1/B-2/C-3 visa in-country. Longest DN visa in East Asia at 2 years. Spouses and dependents can accompany. If staying 183+ days, worldwide income may be taxed at progressive rates (6-42%).
🏠 ALSO IN SOUTH KOREA
South Korea also offers these long-term residency programs:
- South Korea Startup Visa (D-8-4S) (startup)
- South Korea F-4 Overseas Korean Visa (ancestry)