Business & investor visas
South Korean F-1-D Digital Nomad (Workation) Visa
A long-stay visa letting remote workers employed by overseas companies live in South Korea while working for their foreign employer.
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Income thresholds, minimum experience, insurance coverage amount and maximum stay for the F-1-D are unverified here and must be confirmed with the Korea Immigration Service.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official South Korea government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Digital Nomad / Workation (F-1-D)
- Route type
- Remote-worker residence visa
- Employment
- Must work for a company based outside South Korea
- Local work
- Local profit-making activity prohibited
Who it is for
- Remote employees of overseas companies and overseas-business entrepreneurs
- Applicants who can meet income, experience and insurance conditions
- Those who wish to bring a spouse and minor children
Requirements
- Employment with, or ownership of, a company based outside Korea
- A minimum level of income (thresholds vary by age and region of residence)
- Minimum relevant work experience in the applicant's field
- Private health-insurance coverage as required
How to apply
- Gather proof of overseas employment, income, experience and insurance
- Apply at a Korean mission or via the Korea Visa Portal where eligible
- Complete alien registration after arrival
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.