South Korea Digital Nomad Visa Eligibility Check (FREE)

Last Updated on 29 September 2025 by Brittany
South Korea digital nomad visa eligibility check

Do you dream of living and working remotely from South Korea for up to 2 years? See if you can with our free South Korea digital nomad visa eligibility check!

Simply answer the questions in the quiz below to see if you can apply for the South Korea digital nomad visa.

By using this tool, you understand that it is not a legal assessment and the outcome is based on the answers that you have provided.

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South Korea Digital Nomad Visa Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the South Korea digital nomad visa, you must meet the following criteria. 

  • Valid Passport – You will need a valid passport at the time of applying; many digital nomad visas require the passport to be valid for at least six months 
  • Work Remotely – You will need to work remotely and earn your income from an entity established outside of South Korea
  • Earn $5,470 USD Gross per Month – You must meet the minimum income requirement of at least $65,630 USD per year (gross) or 84.96 million South Korean won
  • One Year of Industry Experience – You must have at least one year of professional work experience in your current role or industry
  • International Health Insurance – You must have health insurance coverage of at least $77,250 USD or 100 million won in South Korea
  • Clean Criminal Record – You will probably be expected to submit a clean criminal background check from your country of residence

Additional South Korea Digital Nomad Visa Application Resources

Find accommodations in South Korea with the help of our digital nomad accommodations partners.

Get comprehensive international health insurance from our digital nomad insurance partners.

If you’re gathering documents that originate in the US and need an apostille, check out our fast-track apostille partners. (You can even request apostilles from abroad!)

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