South Korea Launches Workation Visa; Check Eligibility, Documents & How To Apply

Love K-dramas, kimchi and dream of living in South Korea? The country has now officially launched its Digital Nomad Visa, also called the Workation Visa. It will allow foreign nationals who work for overseas employers to live in the country while working remotely. Keep reading to learn the conditions and who qualifies to apply for this visa.

South Korea Launches Workation Visa For Remote Workers

The F-1-D Visa, also called the Workation Visa, has now been officially launched by South Korea following a trial period. The visa comes with a longer permitted stay and lower income thresholds for some applicants. According to The Economic Times, the visa allows foreign nationals employed by overseas companies or those who own foreign businesses to live in South Korea while working remotely. However, individuals working for Korean companies cannot apply for this visa.

Applicants aged 18-34 who plan to live outside Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province will need to show income equivalent to one year’s GNI per capita. You should know that South Korea’s GNI per capita was $36,963 in 2025. Compared to the pilot programme, the maximum permitted stay has also been extended from two years to three years. And yes, the visa also allows multiple entries throughout that period.

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Who Can Apply For This Workation Visa?

Now, let’s talk about the eligibility criteria:

• An applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• They should have worked for a foreign employer or owned a foreign company for more than one year.
• They must be able to work remotely while staying in South Korea.
• They must meet the applicable income requirement based on their age and intended place of residence.
• They should have a clean criminal record.
• They should hold medical insurance covering at least $75,000 for medical treatment and repatriation during their stay.

According to The Economic Times, spouses and dependent children can accompany the primary applicant to South Korea. The documents required to apply for this Workation Visa include a completed visa application form, a passport valid for more than six months, a passport-size photograph and an employment verification letter. Apart from these, applicants will also have to submit a medical insurance certificate and proof of income, including tax documents and bank statements.

How To Apply? 

To apply, you must book an appointment with a Korean embassy or consulate in your country, submit the required documents, pay the visa fee and wait for processing. The processing time can take anywhere from 10 business days to three to four weeks.

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So, are you interested in applying for South Korea’s Workation Visa?

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