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| Field | 🇰🇷Korea, Republic ofSouth Korea Digital Nomad Visa 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | Korea, Republic of (KR) |
| Route | South Korea Digital Nomad Visa 2026 |
| Route family | Remote work |
| Route type | digital nomad |
| Summary | Current guide to Korea's F-1-D Digital Nomad / Workation framework after formal operation began in June 2026. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-20 |
| Official/supporting source count | 3 |
| Route guide | Open full guide → |
| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2Source 3 |
| Best-fit work models | Remote employee, Business owner, Freelancer / contractorSource 1Source 2Source 3 |
| Income requirement | The permanent F-1-D framework sets income at 1 to 2 times Korean per-capita GNI depending on applicant age and intended residence area. Official tourism guidance uses 2025 GNI of KRW 52,416,000: age 18–34 requires 1.5× in Seoul metro and 1× outside; age 35+ requires 2× in Seoul metro and 1.5× outside. Confirm the applicable annual figure and regional classification at application.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Savings requirement | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Investment requirement | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Government fees | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Processing time | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Validity | The permanent Workation program allows a total stay of up to three years through an initial grant and extensions; the maximum is not an automatic three-year grant.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Renewal | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Family inclusion | Qualifying family members may accompany the principal under dependent status, subject to their own eligibility and documentary requirements. The principal's F-1-D status does not give accompanying family open Korean work authorization.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Spouse work rights | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Local-work rules | F-1-D is designed for remote work for an overseas employer or an overseas business. It is not a Korean employment visa and does not generally authorize local employment or local profit-making activity.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Application location | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Permanent-residence pathway | F-1-D is a long-stay remote-work status, not permanent residence. Any later change to a qualifying residence category is a separate immigration decision.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Citizenship pathway | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
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