Archive · 15 Aug 2025
South Korea Offers Workation Visa for Remote Workers
South Korea offers a special visa called the Workation Visa for remote workers, allowing them to live there while working for foreign companies.
To get this visa, you need to be at least 18, have worked in your field for a year, and work for a company outside of South Korea.
You also need your employer's permission and must have an income over $66,000 per year.
The visa lasts a year but can be extended for another year.
If you meet all the requirements, you can live and work in South Korea for up to two years.
South Korea's Workation Visa (F-1-D) allows remote workers to live and work there.
The visa is initially valid for one year and can be extended for a maximum stay of two years.
Applicants must have at least one year of experience in their industry.
Applicants must have an annual income exceeding USD 66,000 and valid medical insurance.
Indians can apply at South Korean embassies/consulates or local immigration offices.
- Who
- Remote workers employed by companies outside South Korea
- What
- South Korea launched a Workation Visa for remote workers.
- When
- Launched as a pilot project on January 1, 2024.
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- To allow remote workers to live and work in South Korea.
Potential Challenges
Opportunities
Eligibility
Potential Challenges
High income requirements and other specific eligibility criteria limit access.
Opportunities
The visa offers opportunities for remote workers to experience South Korea.
- Visa Name
- F-1-D Workation Visa (Digital Nomad Visa)
- Maximum Stay
- 2 years
- Income Requirement
- USD 66,000 annually
- Application Location
- South Korean embassies/consulates or local immigration offices (if already in South Korea on a tourist visa)
- Processing Time
- 10–15 days
- Medical Insurance
- Mandatory with coverage of at least Rs 83 lakh
