S. Korea officially launches digital nomad visa with eased eligibility rules

South Korea has launched its digital nomad visa with more relaxed eligibility requirements than those applied during its pilot program, the Ministry of Justice said Tuesday.

The F-1-D visa, also known as the "workation" visa, became officially available on June 30.

It allows foreign nationals employed by overseas companies to live in Korea while working remotely, unlike a work visa, which requires employment with a Korean employer.

The program follows a pilot that ran from January 2024 through M ...