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South Korea’s F-1-D Workation Visa allows digital nomads to work for two years.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

If your idea of the perfect workday is answering emails from a Han River caf\u00e9 or brainstorming ideas while surrounded by Seoul\u2019s neon-lit streets, South Korea<\/a>\u2019s F-1-D Workation Visa, popularly called the Digital Nomad Visa, could turn that dream into reality.<\/p>\n

Launched on January 1, 2024, as a pilot programme, this visa lets foreign professionals live in South Korea for up to two years while working for overseas companies. But there\u2019s a catch: the requirements are strict, the income threshold is high, and not everyone will qualify.<\/p>\n

The Basics: How South Korea\u2019s F-1-D Visa Works<\/h2>\n

The visa is granted for one year initially, with the option to extend for another year, allowing a maximum stay of two years. Processing usually takes 10\u201315 days, though delays are possible.<\/p>\n

Key requirement: You must earn over USD 66,000 a year (about Rs 58 lakh) \u2013 roughly double South Korea\u2019s per capita GNI. This ensures the visa is aimed at high-earning professionals and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Who Can Apply For South Korea\u2019s Workation Visa?<\/h2>\n

To be eligible, you must:<\/p>\n