South Korea digital nomad visa
1 current source-backed digital nomad pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-22
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital nomad route | South Korea’s Digital Nomad Visa is for overseas business owners or international-company affiliates who can work remotely; it generally requires one year in the same industry and lasts one year, extendable once. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital nomad route | Application fee (residence card, or digital nomad) | 35,000 KRW | Official source |
| Digital nomad route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 10 days | Official source |
| Digital nomad route | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Digital nomad route | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Digital nomad route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Digital nomad route | Minimum income | 52,410,000 KRW | Official source |
| Digital nomad route | Health insurance required | yes | Official source |
| Digital nomad route | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Digital nomad route | The exact Korean source states that employment and profit-making activities are restricted under this Digital Nomad (Workcation) status; it separately lists the one-year stay, possible one-year extension, income and insurance requirements. | Official source |
| Digital nomad route | The Korea Immigration Service Digital Nomad (Workcation) Visa sheet identifies eligible applicants as overseas business owners or people affiliated with international companies who can work remotely, together with accompanying family members. | Official source |