Workation (Digital Nomad) Visa (F-1-D)：アメリカ合衆国 → 韓国
US citizens can apply at a Korean consulate for the F-1-D Workation (digital nomad) visa — be 18+, have worked over a year at a foreign company you can work for remotely, earn more than twice Korea's per-capita GNI, and hold medical insurance covering EUR 70,000.
South Korea's F-1-D Workation visa for digital nomads — people employed by (or owning) a foreign company for over a year who can work remotely while staying in Korea.
- 有効期間
- Multiple-entry visa valid for 1 year, with a sojourn period of 1 year, extendable up to 1 additional year.
- 入国回数
- Multiple entry.
- 1回の最大滞在日数
- Up to 2 years total (1 year initial sojourn plus up to 1 year extension).
手続き開始時期
出発日の 30 日〜45 日 前から手続きを開始してください。
You must be 18 or older and have been employed by (or own) a foreign company for more than 1 year, and be able to work remotely while in Korea.
Gather an employment verification letter proving current employment and at least 1 year of employment, and documents proving income — you must earn more than twice the Korean GNI per capita of the previous year (currently approx. US$65,800/year).
Obtain an FBI criminal history record check with apostille from the US Department of State, and arrange medical insurance covering EUR 70,000 for medical treatment and return home in an emergency.
Submit the visa application form, passport, photo and supporting documents and pay the fee — in person or by mail at the Korean consulate. Processing takes about 3-4 weeks.
必要書類
- Visa application form — The completed Korean visa application form. ✓ 確認済み
- Valid passport — Valid US passport (valid for more than 6 months) submitted in person, or a notarized copy of the biographic/signature page by mail. ✓ 確認済み
- One photo — A physical/printed 2x2 photo taken within the last 6 months (do not print at home). ✓ 確認済み
- FBI criminal history check — A criminal history record check issued by the FBI with apostille confirmation by the US Department of State. ✓ 確認済み
- Employment verification letter — An employment verification letter that proves your current employment and at least 1 year of employment. ✓ 確認済み
- Income documents — Documents proving your income (salary) — pay stubs, bank account statements for the last 3 months, and tax returns. ✓ 確認済み
- Medical insurance proof — Documents proving medical insurance that covers EUR 70,000 for medical treatment and return to home country in an emergency, including coverage details. ✓ 確認済み
申請場所
アメリカ合衆国での申請場所
管轄地区のセンターで申請Apply at the Korean consulate with jurisdiction over where you live; you may submit your visa application in person or by mail. Processing takes about 3-4 weeks with no expedited service.
予約枠の確保 — 早めに予約を · コミュニティ報告、2026-06-13 に確認済み
- 予約枠は公開スケジュールなしでバッチ単位で解放されます。多くの場合、現地の早朝、月曜日の午前中、毎月1日前後に解放されます。
- 人気のある領事館（大都市のフランス・イタリア・スペインなど）では、新しい枠が数分でなくなることがあります。事前に登録・ログインした状態で確認してください。
- キャンセルにより日中も枠が空くことがあるため、「空きなし」と表示されていても毎日確認してください。
- できるだけ早く申請してください。出発の最大6か月前から申請可能です。1〜2か月前まで待つと、枠がまったく残っていないことがほとんどです。
知っておくと便利
- You cannot be hired in Korea or do any local profit-making activity on this visa — you may only work remotely for an overseas company.
- Income test: more than twice the Korean GNI per capita of the previous year (currently approx. US$65,800/year after tax).
- Medical insurance must cover EUR 70,000 including return home in an emergency, for the duration of the stay.
- Processing takes about 3-4 weeks and there are no expedited services; dependent family may be younger than 18.