[Korea Visa] Digital Nomad (Workation) Visa
Digital Nomad (Workation) Visa
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The introduction of Digital Nomad (Workation) visa
As of 1 January 2024, we have introduced Digital Nomad visa as a pilot project, which allows remote workers from overseas to stay in Korea long-term while enjoying vacations in the country.
Employees of a company based overseas can apply for a Digital Nomad visa, provided that he/she meets the minimum income level and length of service requirements.
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How to apply & Eligibility
Visit a Korean embassy for application. Switching an existing visa to a Digital Nomad visa can be done by visiting an immigration office covering the area of his/her residence, provided that requirements are met.
Foreign national employees aged 18 or more with at least one year of work experience in the same field, who can work remote and are affiliated with a company based overseas can apply, including accompanying family members.
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Income and mandatory medical insurance requirements
Foreign nationals with proof of income of at least twice the previous year’s per capita GNI announced by the Bank of Korea
** As per capita GNI as of 2022 announced by the BOK is KRW 42.48m (KRW 3.54m/month), the minimum income requirement for Digital Nomad visa applicants is KRW 84.96m (KRW 7.08m/month) equivalent.
(Kim Office's comment :
As of 5th June 2024, Bank of Korea revealed that South Korea’s GNI per capita for 2023 was 47.24m. Based on this, the income amount required for this workation visa might or might not be changed by the Korea Immigration. Should you know the exact amount of income required, you need to inquiry to the Korea Immigration Office.)
Subscription to medical insurance with coverage of at least KRW 100m is mandatory in case situations requiring medical treatment and repatriation arise during stay in Korea
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Required documents and allowed period of stay in Korea
*Required documents
- A completed visa application form #17, passport, standard size portrait photo
(The visa application form #17 can be found under the "What's New" section of the English version of the KIS website.)
- Proof of employment and documents demonstrating the applicant’s income, including salary statement and bank transaction certificate.
- Criminal record certificate, certificate of medical insurance subscription and certificate of family relations, should the applicant wish to accompany family members to Korea.
(* Please note that official documents issued by foreign governments should be Apostille certified.)
* Maximum period of stay: Initial maximum period of one year is granted upon foreign resident registration with an extra oneyear extension by choice, bringing the total maximum period of stay to two years.
* Employment and profit-seeking activities in Korea are restricted as performing such activities requires a separate visa.
references : Korea Immigration Service Magazine <공존> 2024 vol.67
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