Workation (Digital Nomad) Visa (F-1-D)：미국 → 대한민국
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.
- 유효 기간
- Multiple-entry visa valid for 1 year, with a sojourn period of 1 year, extendable up to 1 additional year.
- 입국 횟수
- Multiple entry.
- 1회 최대 체류 기간
- Up to 2 years total (1 year initial sojourn plus up to 1 year extension).
준비 시작 시기
출발일 30일–45일 전에 준비를 시작하십시오.
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.
필요 서류
- Visa application form — The completed Korean visa application form. ✓ 확인됨
- 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. ✓ 확인됨
- One photo — A physical/printed 2x2 photo taken within the last 6 months (do not print at home). ✓ 확인됨
- FBI criminal history check — A criminal history record check issued by the FBI with apostille confirmation by the US Department of State. ✓ 확인됨
- Employment verification letter — An employment verification letter that proves your current employment and at least 1 year of employment. ✓ 확인됨
- Income documents — Documents proving your income (salary) — pay stubs, bank account statements for the last 3 months, and tax returns. ✓ 확인됨
- 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. ✓ 확인됨
신청 장소
미국에서의 신청 장소
관할 지역 센터에서 신청Apply 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.
예약 슬롯 확보 — 일찍 예약하십시오 · 커뮤니티 제보, 2026-06-13 확인
- 예약 슬롯은 정해진 공개 일정 없이 일괄 공개됩니다. 대부분 현지 이른 아침, 월요일 오전, 매월 1일 전후에 공개됩니다.
- 인기 영사관（대도시의 프랑스, 이탈리아, 스페인 등）은 새 슬롯이 몇 분 안에 마감될 수 있습니다. 사전에 등록하고 로그인한 상태로 확인하십시오.
- 취소로 인해 하루 종일 슬롯이 풀릴 수 있으므로 '예약 불가'로 표시되더라도 매일 확인하십시오.
- 따라서 허용되는 가장 이른 시기에 신청하십시오. 출발 최대 6개월 전부터 가능합니다. 1~2개월 전까지 기다리면 슬롯이 전혀 남아 있지 않은 경우가 많습니다.
알아두면 좋은 정보
- 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.