> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.fizen.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Korea's F-1-D Workation Visa: Two Years in Seoul, If You Earn Enough (2026) - URL: https://blog.fizen.io/korea-workation-visa-f1d-2026/ - Published: 2026-08-13T18:10:14.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-14T10:07:26.000Z - Description: Two years in Korea on a remote income. The F-1-D is one of Asia's longest nomad visas, and one of its most demanding. Here is the full picture. - Author: Quinn Dao - Tags: Travel & Nomad, eSIM, Guides **Key takeaways** - Korea's F-1-D workation visa allows remote workers to live in Korea for up to two years, initially one year, extendable. - The income bar is twice Korea's GNI per capita: about 88.1 million won, roughly $66,000 a year, earned from outside Korea. - You need at least a year of experience in your field, and medical insurance covering 100 million won (about 70,000 euros in coverage terms) including repatriation. - Work for Korean companies is not permitted on this visa; your income must stay foreign. - Unlike Japan's version, the F-1-D is a residence visa: you get an actual foothold, not an extended tourist stay. Korea's F-1-D landed in 2024 as one of Asia's most generous nomad offers on paper: up to two years in one of the world's most connected countries. The catch is the same as Japan's, sharpened: a high income bar, strict insurance, and paperwork that rewards preparation. Here is what it takes in 2026. ## The requirements, in full - Income of more than twice Korea's GNI per capita: about **88.1 million won, roughly $66,000 a year**, per the [Korean embassy's official F-1-D notice](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m%5F2444/view.do?seq=761493&page=1&ref=blog.fizen.io). - At least one year of work experience in your current field. - Employment or business registered outside Korea; working for Korean companies is prohibited on this visa. - Medical insurance with high coverage, around 100 million won, including emergency repatriation, valid for the full stay, per [Greenback Tax Services](https://www.greenbacktaxservices.com/blog/south-korea-digital-nomad-visa/?ref=blog.fizen.io). - Initial grant of one year, extendable to a maximum of two. ## Why the F-1-D beats a tourist stay Japan's nomad visa is six months of settled tourism. Korea's is residence: you register, you exist in the system, and two years is long enough to actually build a life around Seoul or Busan. Korea also brings arguably the world's best connectivity, safe cities, and a cost of living below Tokyo's for a comparable quality of life. ## The fine print people miss - The income is checked after tax deductions in some consulates' readings; bring generous documentation rather than the bare minimum. - Insurance is scrutinised: coverage amount, duration matching the stay, and repatriation are all checked line by line. - Family can accompany you, with their own insurance requirements. - Freelancers qualify, but consulates want to see stable clients and history, not a single good month. ## Money and connectivity in Korea Korea runs on local cards and apps to a degree that surprises even Japan veterans, and foreign cards fail in odd places, from cafes to taxi apps. As an F-1-D resident you can eventually open local accounts, but the first months run on your foreign setup: a [Fizen](https://fizen.io/?ref=blog.fizen.io) Visa funded with USDT covers daily spending while you settle, and the eSIM covers you from landing until you decide on a local plan. Plans are on [Fizen eSIM pricing](https://fizen.io/esim/pricing?ref=blog.fizen.io). ## Frequently asked questions #### What is Korea's F-1-D workation visa? A residence visa for remote workers earning foreign income, allowing up to two years in Korea (initially one, extendable). It requires income of roughly twice Korea's GNI per capita, about $66,000 a year. #### What income do I need for the F-1-D? More than twice the previous year's Korean GNI per capita: approximately 88.1 million won, around $66,000, earned from employers or clients outside Korea. #### Can I work for Korean companies on the F-1-D? No. The visa exists specifically for foreign-sourced remote work. Taking Korean employment or clients requires a proper work visa instead. #### What insurance does the F-1-D require? High-coverage medical insurance, around 100 million won, including emergency treatment and repatriation, valid for the entire stay. Consulates check this carefully. #### Is the Korea workation visa better than Japan's nomad visa? They serve different plans. Japan gives six non-renewable months; Korea gives up to two years with residence status. If you want a base rather than a sabbatical, Korea's is the stronger offer at a similar income bar. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/04/ee/04eee3a6-7d95-474c-80a5-48f84338363b/content/images/2026/08/_v_korea-workation-visa-f1d-202.png) #### Land already online, from $4. No midnight SIM queue, no roaming bill that eats your budget. A Fizen eSIM covers 150+ countries, with daily 1GB, 3GB and 5GB plans or unlimited data. Pay with USDT, or by card via Stripe, Apple Pay or Google Pay. And on the rare day one fails, you get a one-to-one replacement and a person who actually answers, not a ticket that replies next week. [Get your eSIM](https://link.fizen.io/s/W0%5FYAWF7M1?ref=blog.fizen.io) Visa rules change frequently and vary by nationality. Always confirm current requirements with the official embassy or immigration website before booking anything. This article is general information, not legal or immigration advice. 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