South Korea Workcation Visa (F-1-D)
Strict quarantine unless you have a rabies titer test from an approved lab.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $60
- Processing
- 2 weeks
- Validity
- 1 year (renewable)
- Income
- $5,500/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 4/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- High
- Total (est.)
- ~$3,100/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$900/mo
- Coffee
- ~$4.2
- Internet
- 280 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$230/mo
Visa Overview
Korea's 'Workcation' visa is new for 2026. It requires a very high income (double the GNI per capita). It is designed to allow nomads to enjoy Korea's incredible infrastructure and 'bali-bali' (hurry-hurry) culture while maintaining global roles.
Pet Entry & Rules
Strict quarantine unless you have a rabies titer test from an approved lab. Seoul is increasingly pet-friendly with 'dog cafes,' but finding large-breed-friendly apartments is difficult.
Tax Residency
Foreigners staying more than 183 days are considered residents for tax purposes and are taxed on worldwide income, though many nomads stay just under this or leverage the 19% flat tax option for expats.