Workation Visa (F-1-D)
Live in Korea for up to 3 years on your foreign salary, with a much lower income bar if yo…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Korea's remote-work visa, made permanent on 30 June 2026 after a 2024-26 pilot: 1-year stay, extendable one year at a time up to 3 years, for people working remotely for a foreign employer or their own foreign company.
Dream spread
Live in Korea for up to 3 years on your foreign salary, with a much lower income bar if you're under 35 and live outside the Seoul capital area.
Relocation reality check
Income bar is 1x-2x Korea's prior-year GNI per capita (2025 basis ₩52.41M) depending on age & whether you live in the Seoul metro area; dependents raise it to 1.5x-2x. No Korean employment allowed, 1+ year with the foreign employer required, ₩100M medical insurance mandatory.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Tiered income threshold (from ₩52.41M/year)
Income must reach 1x, 1.5x or 2x of 2025 GNI per capita (₩52.41M / ₩78.62M / ₩104.83M a year) depending on age (18–34…
Check: Foreign remote work only
Must work remotely for a foreign company or own a foreign company; cannot work for a Korean employer.
Check: Health insurance of ₩100M coverage
Private health insurance with at least ₩100 million of coverage for the stay.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
18+, employed by or owning a foreign company for 1+ year, remote-capable work; income ≥1x GNI (age 18-34 outside metro/in population-decline areas), 1.5x (18-34 in metro, or 35+ outside metro), 2x (35+ in metro); clean record; private medical insurance ≥₩100M.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Tiered income threshold (from ₩52.41M/year)
BlockerIncome must reach 1x, 1.5x or 2x of 2025 GNI per capita (₩52.41M / ₩78.62M / ₩104.83M a year) depending on age (18–34 vs 35+) and location (Seoul metro vs elsewhere).
Foreign remote work only
BlockerMust work remotely for a foreign company or own a foreign company; cannot work for a Korean employer.
Health insurance of ₩100M coverage
BlockerPrivate health insurance with at least ₩100 million of coverage for the stay.
The long game
If South Korea becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 52,410,000 KRW per year≈ USD 3,295/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)Approx. $65,800/year or $5,483/month after tax deduction (2024 Korean GNI per capita x2).
- Duration
- 12–36 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Korean tax residency can arise after 183 days; treatment of foreign-source salary depends on residency. Verify with a qualified tax professional.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇰🇷 South Korea. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
Red flags
- High income threshold
- No Korean local employment
- Insurance required
- Background check required
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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