Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston

■ F-1-D For Workation(Digital Nomad)

   o Who : foreigners who want to work remotely in Korea and their family(spouse, children)

   o How Long : 1 year(1 year extension possible in Korea)

   o Eligibility

• ○Work for a company abroad
  

• ○Earn double Korea’s gross national income(GNI) per capita for the previous year(85 million won(about $66,000) in 2023)
  

• ○Be 18 or older and have worked for at least a year in the same industry.

   o Requirements

• ①Visa application form

• ②Passport
  

• ③One passport photo(taken within the last 6 months)
  

• ④Visa fee($45 for US citizen)
  

• ⑤Proof of employment(requires proof of employment in the same industry for more than one year)
  

• ⑥Pay slip
  

• ⑦Bank statements(to prove income)
  

• ⑧Criminal history record check issued by FBI and apostille confirmation by US Department State office of Authentication(need to show BOD on Criminal history record check)
  ✱︎ If the applicant has lived in other than U.S.A. for more than one consecutive year within the last 5 years, applicant need to sumbit that country's background check with apostille
  

• ⑨Proof of medical insurance that covers at least 100 million won for medical treatments and emergency repatriation, valid for one year
  

• ⑩Marriage certificate and Birth certificate for family members
  

• ⑪Additional documents may be requested 

   o Important information

• ○Short-term stay visa(B-1, B-2, C-3) holder can apply for the F-1-D(Workation) in Korea.
  

• ○While staying in Korea with a F-1-D visa, employment activities in the territory of the ROK are strictly restricted, and any violation of this shall result in punishments in accordance with the Immigration Act.