Overview of the South Korea F-1-D Workation Visa
South Korea introduced its official Workation Visa (F-1-D) to enable global tech talent, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads to live in South Korea for up to two years (1 year initial + 1 year extension) while working remotely for employers outside Korea.
Income and Eligibility Benchmarks
The Korean Ministry of Justice maintains stringent financial requirements to ensure applicants are self-sufficient:
- High Annual Income Threshold: Applicants must earn at least double Korea’s Gross National Income (GNI) per capita from the previous year. For 2024–2025, this equals approximately ₩85,000,000 KRW (~$65,000 USD) annually.
- Employment History: Minimum 1 year of continuous remote employment or business ownership in the same specialized field.
- Minimum Age: 18 years or older.
- Clean Criminal Record: Apostilled national background check covering lifetime history.
- Private Medical Insurance: Minimum coverage of ₩100 Million KRW ($75,000 USD) for inpatient and emergency medical evacuation.
Required Supporting Documents
- Application form with standard Korean visa photo.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with copies.
- Employment certificate, certificate of incorporation, or business license apostilled.
- Proof of income: Pay slips, bank statements, tax returns.
- Roundtrip flight booking or verifiable onward ticket to verify initial entry and planned departure.
- Accommodation lease or hotel reservation in Korea.
Living in Seoul & Regional Workation Hubs
From high-speed fiber-optic connectivity in Gangnam and Seongsu-dong to scenic workation retreats in Jeju Island and Busan, South Korea offers world-class infrastructure for remote workers. Ensure your travel papers and initial entry flights are verifiable to breeze through Incheon Airport immigration.