South Korea Digital Nomad Visa (Workcation Visa)
South Korea KOR
Last verified 2025-01-01Official source
South Korea's Digital Nomad Visa, officially known as the Workcation Visa (C-4 or F-type category), launched in 2024 and allows remote workers employed by foreign companies to live and work in Korea for up to one year, with an option to extend for a second year. Applicants must earn at least $85,000 USD annually from non-Korean sources and must not provide services to Korean employers. The visa reflects Korea's broader K-Culture and tech-driven appeal to global remote workers.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 1 months
- Application Fee
- $60
- Minimum Income
- $85,000/yr
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Spouse and dependent children may accompany the primary holder on dependent visas for the same period.
- Path to PR
- No
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- Valid for 1 year, extendable to 2 years total. Holder must be physically present in South Korea for the duration of the visa.
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- Stays exceeding 183 days may trigger South Korean tax residency. Holders should review the tax treaty between South Korea and their home country to avoid double taxation.
- Renewal Cost
- $60
Minimum annual income of $85,000 USD (or equivalent) from non-Korean sources, verified by the previous year's tax return or employer confirmation letter.
Key Requirements
- ✓Annual income of at least $85,000 USD from non-Korean employment or clients
- ✓Evidence of remote employment: employment contract or client agreements with foreign entities
- ✓Must not perform paid work for South Korean companies or individuals
- ✓Valid health insurance for the duration of the stay
- ✓Previous year's income tax return as proof of income
- ✓Clean criminal background check from home country
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