F-1-D Workation / Digital Nomad Visa
For eligible overseas-employed professionals who meet Korea’s Workation / Digital Nomad requirements and intend to reside in Korea while continuing qualifying overseas work.
Visa Overview
The F-1-D Visa allows eligible professionals employed by or operating an overseas business to reside in Korea while continuing qualifying remote work for overseas entities. Since June 30, 2026, it has operated as a formal scheme with revised income requirements and a maximum stay of up to three years.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 3 Years
Continued stay is subject to ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements.
Work Activity
Remote Overseas Work / Workation
Activities must remain within the approved scope.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact immigration procedure before filing.
Important Notice
F-1-D is for qualifying remote work connected to an overseas employer or business, not general Korean employment. Domestic employment or profit-making activity is restricted unless separately permitted, and income requirements may vary.
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Eligibility
General Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the application route and the facts of each case. These are general points listed for this status.
- ✓The applicant must fit the exact statutory/official subcategory or route.
- ✓The claimed family, residence, professional, overseas-Korean, marriage, or remote-work basis must be supported by reliable documents.
- ✓The applicant must satisfy route-specific immigration requirements and must not fall under applicable disqualification grounds.
- ✓Meet the current overseas employment/business, career, income, insurance, and remote-work requirements.
Documents
Common Document Categories
Check the competent authority’s latest instructions for documents required for your specific application.
- ✓Application form, passport, and residence card where applicable.
- ✓Documents proving the exact eligibility basis for the selected subcategory.
- ✓Residence, family/civil-status, income/assets, employment/business, or other supporting records where required.
- ✓Subcategory-specific documents and any supplementary evidence requested by immigration.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Identify the exact subcategory and legal/official route.
- 2
Review eligibility and any disqualification issues.
- 3
Prepare applicant and supporting documents.
- 4
Submit the applicable visa or stay application.
- 5
Respond to supplementary-document or factual-review requests if required.
- 6
Maintain the conditions of the approved status and complete extension/change/reporting procedures when required.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I take a normal job with a Korean company on F-1-D?+
F-1-D is designed for qualifying overseas remote work, not ordinary domestic employment. Separate immigration rules apply to Korean employment.