F-1-D Visa Korea: Digital Nomad (Workation) Visa (2026)
Korea's F-1-D workation visa (디지털 노마드) for remote workers employed overseas. Launched January 2024 and extended indefinitely from January 2026. Overseas income only, with a high income threshold and mandatory private insurance.
Who this visa is for
Remote workers and freelancers earning from overseas sources at roughly 2x Korea's per-capita GNI, who want to live in Korea while working for a non-Korean employer.
F-1-D visa key facts
- →The F-1-D launched January 1, 2024 as a pilot; the Ministry of Justice extended the pilot indefinitely from January 1, 2026
- →Maximum stay is 2 years total: 1 year initial plus a 1-year extension applied for inside Korea
- →The income threshold is 2x Korea's per-capita GNI, announced annually by the Bank of Korea; the forward-derived 2026 figure is approximately USD 73,710 (about ₩104.8M), but consulate pages vary, so verify the operative figure with your consulate
- →Private health insurance with at least ₩100,000,000 in coverage including evacuation to your home country is required; wording that omits return-to-home-country coverage is the most common rejection reason
- →F-1-D holders cannot work for a Korean employer, freelance for Korean clients, or register a Korean business
Read the full guide
Korea Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D): The 2026 Workation Visa Guide
Korea F-1-D digital nomad visa: permanent since June 30, 2026, with a 3-year maximum stay, tiered income thresholds, and a strict insurance rule.
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For the full reference on Korean visa categories, see all Seoulstart visa guides.