Remote work on tourist / visa-free stay: unclear
unclear
| Nomad visa | Workation Visa (F-1-D) |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | 2026 GNI per capita KRW 52,416,000: age 18-34 1.5x (Seoul/Incheon/Gyeonggi) or 1x elsewhere; 35+ 2x or 1.5x |
| Length of stay | 1 year; extendable 1 year at a time up to 3 years |
| Application cost | Multiple-entry visa fee per Korean embassy table: USD 90 standard (US citizens USD 45; UK USD 250; Australia USD 150; Japan, Spain, Italy, Taiwan exempt); varies by nationality/mission |
Verification
Partly verified- income=verified
- stay=verified
- fee=verified (Embassy in USA fee table 2025-07-30; Seattle consulate: F-1-D multiple entry, USD 45 for US citizens)
- tourist_rule=unverified (K-ETA/B-1/B-2/C-3 visitors may apply for F-1-D in Korea; working on them not addressed). Note: freelancers not eligible
Official sources
- https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2444/view.do?seq=761493
- https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-en/brd/m_4502/view.do?page=1&seq=715889
- https://www.mofa.go.kr/us-seattle-en/brd/m_23042/view.do?seq=41
Secondary reference: https://getwherenext.com/data/digital-nomad-visas-2026
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