Who can apply for the workcation visa:

Foreigners who wish to work remotely for an employer in another country

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Annual Income of over 84.96 million won (USD 65,000) or 2x the GNI
• No Criminal Record
• Must have worked in hte field for at least 1 year
• Foreigners who are currently in Korea uder  K-ETA or short term visa such as B-1, B-2, and C-3 may apply for the F-1-D visa

Where to apply:

• Korean Embassies/Consulates outside Korea
• Korean Immigration Office within Korea

Duration of Stay:

Up to 2 years*. 
*1 year is issued, then can be extended for another year.

Requirements for the Workcation visa

 Some country-specific documents may still be required for the application, please check your country's designated Korean embassy/consulate for the complete list.

• Application form
• Valid Passport (Original and Copy of biopage) with at least 6 months validity
• Proof of Accomodations in Korea
• Proof of Financial Capacity to live in Korea
  
  • Recent bank account statements (3 months)
• Proof of Employment
• Income Tax Return Documents
• Medical Insurance
• Criminal Records (Of home country and countries visited for more than 1 year)
• Additional documents may be requested
  • For spouse: Marriage Certificate and confirmation of resignation or remote working arrangements
  • For minor child: Birth Certificate and school letter to conform leave of absence/withdrawal

Steps on how to apply for the Workcation visa

• Step 1: Gather all your required documents and make sure that they are in a language that could be understood by the staff at the embassy/consulate (English or Korean)
• Step 2: Make an appointment to visit the embassy or consulate in your home country, or the immigration office in Korea
• Step 3: Visit the embassy/consulate/immigration office during the appointed time
• Step 4: Wait for your turn to be called, or if there is a number system take one and wait your your turn
• Step 5: Once you are called, go to the assigned window and submit the documents
• Step 6: The office might ask a few questions about the application or might request additional documents to be submitted
• Step 7: Once your application is accepted, you will be given a slip for the application confirmation. You can now leave the office and go back at the designated time
• Step 8: Visit the office during the designated time and date to collect your passport
• Step 9: Check whether you have been granted the visa and if the details on the visa are correct

Processing Time: 4 working days 

Work Restrictions:

-Still not available-