South Korea Digital Nomad Visa 2024 (Workation F-1-D)

You might have heard about the Korean popular series Squid Games, All of Us Are Dead, and Train to Busan and you might have heard about the Korean Popular Band Group BTS, K Pop and you must have tried the Spicy Korean Fire Noodles. You might have dreamed about Visiting South Korea. A great news from South Korea. Work in South Korea without a Job offer. The South Korean Government officially launched a new Workation Visa (F-1-D), also known as the Digital Nomad Visa, on January 1, 2024.

This Visa is designed to attract remote workers and freelancers from around the world to live and work in South Korea. You do not need a Job offer from a South Korean employer. The visa is officially called a workation visa (F-1-D). Learn everything you need to know about the South Korean digital nomad visa, including how to apply, costs, requirements, eligibility, and more. You can also apply for the GKS Korean Government Scholarship.

Details About South Korea Digital Nomad Visa 2024

• Country: South Korea
• Visa Name: Workation visa (F-1-D)
• When: started from Jan 1, 2024
• ‍Who: foreigners who want to work remotely in South Korea + their family (spouse, children)
• ‍How long: maximum 2 years (1 year + 1 year extension possible).

Note: Japan is all set to launch a Brand New Digital nomad visa program in March 2024. Read more about the Japan Digital Nomad Visa

South Korea Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• You must be a remote employee, freelancer, business owner, or foreigner working for companies or clients located outside of South Korea who can work remotely.
• You must have a minimum of one year of experience in your field.
• You must provide proof of annual income over KRW 84.96 million (7.08 million Korean won per month) earned in the previous year. This is double the Korean Gross National Income (GNI) per capita.
• You must have health insurance covering a minimum of KRW 100 million.
• You must apply for an F-1-D (Nomad Visa) within your country.
• 1 USD= 1330.80 KRW (As of 27th Feb 2024).

Also Check: UAE Virtual Work Visa 2024 (Dubai’s Digital Nomad Visa)

Benefits for Digital Nomads in South Korea

• The Workation Visa allows you to stay in South Korea for up to two years, with the possibility of an extension.
• You can bring your spouse and dependent children on the same visa.

Required Documents

• Visa application form (Form No. 17)
• Passport
• 1 standard size photo
• Proof of employment or work
• Income Proof, Pay slips
• Bank statements (to prove income)
• Other financial proof if existing (all taxable income you have in a year)
• Criminal record certificate.

Also Check: UAE Green Visa 2024 (No Sponsor/Employer Required)

How to Apply for the South Korea Workation Visa (F-1-D)?

The application process for the South Korean Workation Visa (F-1-D) can vary depending on your location. Here is a list of South Korean diplomatic missions. Select your country name and ask the embassy about the Visa process for a Workation Visa.

The Official Announcement by the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs is given below.