Quick Facts
Visa Duration
1 Year (Renewable up to 2 years total)
Income Required
₩88,100,000/yr (~$66,000/yr or ~$5,500/mo)
Processing Time
14 to 30 Days
Renewable
Yes
Family Allowed
Yes
Remote Work Allowed
Yes
Requirements
- Proof of remote employment or business ownership registered outside South Korea for at least 1 year.
- Bank statements proving annual income exceeding twice South Korea's Gross National Income (GNI) per capita.
- Private health insurance with medical coverage and repatriation of at least ₩100,000,000.
- Clean criminal record certificate.
Application Process
- Step 1
Gather remote work contracts, bank statements, criminal record check, and health insurance policy.
- Step 2
Submit the visa application in person at the South Korean embassy or consulate in your region.
- Step 3
Await consular verification and visa approval.
- Step 4
Enter South Korea and apply for an Alien Registration Card (ARC) at a local immigration office if staying over 90 days.
Estimated Costs
Consular Visa Fee~$60 - $90
Pros & Cons
Pro
High-speed internet infrastructure and local income tax exemption on foreign earnings.
Con
High monthly income threshold linked to South Korea's GNI per capita.
FAQs
Can my family join me under this visa?+
Yes. Spouses and minor children are eligible to join the primary applicant.
Does this visa grant access to the Schengen area?+
No. Valid only for legal temporary stay in South Korea.
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