🧐 Digital nomad visa ✨ Extendable ✅ Official DN program

Korea Digital Nomad Visa

A cleaner path to stay longer, work remotely, and build a life around freedom, not office walls.

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Duration 365 days
Required income $ 4 000 000
Program cost $ 100 000
Processing 20–45 days
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Imagine starting your day with a perfect cup of coffee overlooking the misty mountains of Jeju or the futuristic skyscrapers of Seoul, knowing your work follows you seamlessly across time zones. The Korea Digital Nomad Visa offers the ultimate freedom — your office can be a high-speed internet cafe in Busan, a co-working space in Pangyo, or a beachside lounge, all without changing jobs. With blazing-fast 5G everywhere, ultra-efficient infrastructure, a thriving tech and startup community, reasonable living costs, and an unbeatable blend of ancient temples and neon-lit cities, South Korea is calling every ambitious nomad. Get your comprehensive insurance, book flights, grab a local SIM card and make this vibrant peninsula your new creative base.
Official program link: https://www.hikorea.go.kr

✔ Required documents

  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity remaining)
  • Proof of remote employment or freelance contracts with non-Korean companies
  • Bank statements or tax returns proving minimum monthly income of 4,000,000 KRW for past 6 months
  • Proof of comprehensive health insurance covering South Korea
  • Criminal background check (apostilled)
  • Recent passport-sized photographs
  • Completed visa application form

📋 How to apply

  1. Confirm Eligibility
    Verify that your remote work, income level, and personal circumstances meet the official criteria published on HiKorea.
  2. Gather Documents
    Collect all required documents, ensuring income proofs and insurance are up-to-date. Translations into English or Korean may be needed.
  3. Submit Application
    Apply online via the HiKorea portal or submit in person at the nearest Korean embassy or consulate.
  4. Pay Fees and Biometrics
    Complete payment of the application fee and provide biometrics if requested.
  5. Await Decision and Travel
    Once approved, receive your visa sticker or e-visa and arrange flights and airport transfer to begin your Korean nomad journey.

✅ Approval tips

  • Clearly demonstrate that all your work is remote and for non-Korean clients or employers
  • Provide income documents that exceed the minimum requirement to show financial stability
  • Include a convincing cover letter explaining why South Korea is your chosen destination and how you will respect visa conditions
  • Ensure all documents are complete, properly translated, and neatly organized
  • Apply 2–3 months before your planned arrival to account for processing time

❌ Common rejection reasons

  • Monthly income below the required 4,000,000 KRW threshold
  • Insufficient proof that work is 100% remote and not connected to the Korean labor market
  • Incomplete application or missing mandatory documents
  • Criminal record or previous immigration violations
  • Failure to show genuine intent to comply with the non-local employment rule

💸 Tax information

No tax on foreign income under this program.

No tax is imposed on foreign-sourced income under this program provided you maintain tax residency in your home country. Becoming a tax resident (183+ days) may trigger worldwide taxation — consult a tax advisor.

❓ FAQ

You must prove a stable remote income of at least 4,000,000 KRW per month.

The initial visa is granted for up to 365 days and can be extended if you continue to meet the requirements.

Yes. You must show proof of comprehensive international insurance that covers your entire stay in South Korea.

Yes, spouses and minor children can usually join on dependent visas after your main visa is approved.

No Korean language skills are required for the Digital Nomad Visa.

No. The visa is strictly for remote work with foreign clients and employers only.

Upon arrival you can easily purchase a local SIM card at Incheon Airport or any convenience store.
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