It depends on your visa. F-5 and F-6 holders can take any job. F-4 holders can take most office work. E-7 holders need permission from immigration before taking work for a second employer, or for some, a report within 15 days, so check with immigration first. If you do not hold a visa with work rights, the F-1-D digital nomad visa lets you live in Korea while you work for an employer outside Korea.

You must be employed by a company outside Korea, or own a business registered outside Korea, with at least one year in the same industry. The standard income bar is twice Korea's GNI per capita, about ₩104.82 million a year for 2026. You also need private health insurance with at least ₩100 million in coverage.

Yes. A role that lists South Korea or says worldwide is a good start, but confirm with the employer before you move or apply. F-1-D applicants need a letter from the employer confirming that they may work remotely from Korea.

It depends on your visa. F-5 and F-6 holders can take any job. F-4 holders can take most office work. E-7 holders need permission from immigration before taking work for a second employer, or for some, a report within 15 days, so check with immigration first. If you do not hold a visa with work rights, the F-1-D digital nomad visa lets you live in Korea while you work for an employer outside Korea.

You must be employed by a company outside Korea, or own a business registered outside Korea, with at least one year in the same industry. The standard income bar is twice Korea's GNI per capita, about ₩104.82 million a year for 2026. You also need private health insurance with at least ₩100 million in coverage.

Yes. A role that lists South Korea or says worldwide is a good start, but confirm with the employer before you move or apply. F-1-D applicants need a letter from the employer confirming that they may work remotely from Korea.