South Korea digital nomad visa
Workation Visa (F-1-D) (Workation Digital Nomad Visa) · Asia-Pacific
South Korea offers the Workation Visa (F-1-D) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is ~USD 65,800/year (~USD 5,483/mo), the visa is valid for 1 year (multiple-entry) (yes, extendable once, up to 2 years total), and the government fee is Consular long-stay visa fee (varies by post, commonly ~USD 80-160). Holders must not earn income from Korean entities; tax on foreign income (verify with NTS). Yes (family may accompany); no separate per-dependent income figure published. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mofa.go.kr). Data as of June 2026.
South Korea nomad visa at a glance
| Item | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | ~USD 65,800/year (~USD 5,483/mo) |
| Visa duration | 1 year (multiple-entry) |
| Renewable | Yes, extendable once, up to 2 years total |
| Government fee | Consular long-stay visa fee (varies by post, commonly ~USD 80-160) |
| Tax for nomads | Holders must not earn income from Korean entities; tax on foreign income (verify with NTS) |
| Processing time | Varies; allow several weeks |
| Family / dependents | Yes (family may accompany); no separate per-dependent income figure published |
Source: Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mofa.go.kr). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
~USD 65,800/year (~USD 5,483/mo). More than 2x Korea's prior-year GNI per capita after tax (~KRW 88.1 million/yr).
Requirements & eligibility
Age 18+; employed by (or owner of) a foreign company for 1+ year with remote-work ability; no income from Korean entities; private health insurance covering >=EUR 70,000.
Tax for digital nomads in South Korea
Holders must not earn income from Korean entities; tax on foreign income (verify with NTS).
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in South Korea depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with South Korea's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
Yes (family may accompany); no separate per-dependent income figure published.
Processing time
Varies; allow several weeks.
Data quality for South Korea
Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official South Korea source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the South Korea digital nomad visa?
The South Korea Workation Visa (F-1-D) requires ~USD 65,800/year (~USD 5,483/mo). More than 2x Korea's prior-year GNI per capita after tax (~KRW 88.1 million/yr). Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the South Korea digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 1 year (multiple-entry). Yes, extendable once, up to 2 years total.
How much does the South Korea digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is Consular long-stay visa fee (varies by post, commonly ~USD 80-160). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in South Korea?
Holders must not earn income from Korean entities; tax on foreign income (verify with NTS). This is general information, not tax advice — verify with South Korea's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the South Korea nomad visa?
Yes (family may accompany); no separate per-dependent income figure published
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Last updated: 2026-06-20