Digital Nomad / Workcation visa in South Korea

Digital Nomad / Workcation visa · South Korea visa route

remote · last reviewed 2026-06 · all South Korea routes

Overseas business owners or foreigners affiliated with international companies who can work remotely; have worked in same industry at least one year; 18+ except dependent children; medical insurance and criminal record certificate required.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: One year from date of entry when registering as foreigner; extendable for one additional year; maximum two years.

Important notes

More than twice the previous year's GNI per capita as announced by Bank of Korea.
Official PDF example: KRW 84.96m based on 2022 GNI; update the exact current figure annually.
Employment/profit-making activities in Korea are restricted.

Official source

Official source: South Korea official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.