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

     - Visa application form

     - Passport

     - One passport photo(taken within the last 6 months)

     - Visa fee($45 for US citizen)

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

     - Pay slip

     - Bank statements(to prove income)

     - Criminal 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

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

     - Marriage certificate and Birth certificate for family members

     - Additional 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.