Digital Nomad Visa (Workcation)
🇰🇷 South Korea visas · Work
What it is
Launched January 2024 for remote workers employed by overseas companies. Requires USD 85,000+ annual income or USD 100,000+ in savings. Includes dependent eligibility. Work for Korean companies prohibited.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 2 years (1 year initial, extendable once)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (single entry, stay 91 days or more)
- USD 60
- Application fee (if issued as a 2-entry visa)
- USD 70
- Application fee (if issued as a multiple-entry visa)
- USD 90
Key requirements
- Annual income of at least USD 85,000 from overseas employer OR savings of USD 100,000+
- Employment contract with a non-Korean company
- Private health insurance valid in Korea
- Clean criminal record
- Must not engage in any work for Korean entities
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.