South Korea's F-1-D Digital Nomad Visa: Income Thresholds and Requirements

A dedicated visa, tied to sustained remote employment

The F-1-D (Digital Nomad / Workation) visa is South Korea's purpose-built category for people employed by, or who own, a company registered outside Korea, who can do that work remotely from Korea. It's not available to people seeking local Korean employment.

The income threshold moves with age and location

Korea applies a sliding income threshold rather than one fixed number — generally lower for younger applicants, and lower again for those intending to live outside the Seoul metropolitan area. This means the amount you need to show depends on your specific circumstances, not a single published figure.

What applicants generally need to show

• —At least a year of continuous remote employment with, or ownership of, a company registered outside Korea
• —Income meeting the current threshold for your age and intended region
• —Private health insurance meeting the required coverage minimum

What the visa doesn't allow

F-1-D holders cannot work for a Korean employer. The visa exists specifically to formalize remote work for organizations or clients based outside Korea.

Confirm current figures before applying

Because the F-1-D's income thresholds and stay length have already changed since the visa's initial pilot, treat any specific figure as provisional and confirm the current requirement through HiKorea or your local Korean embassy or consulate before applying.