Official visa and tax rule changes recorded by Settle Anywhere, with the date each takes effect. Corrections to our own records are not included.https://settleanywhere.com/countries/south-korea/feed.xml2026-10-11T00:00:00ZSettle Anywherehttps://settleanywhere.com/brand/apple-touch-icon.png https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-0f66d4d3e88a2026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Workcation (F-1-D) visa runs as a formal programme from 30 June 2026. The income test is 1 to 2 times GNI per person by age and region of stay (before: 2 times for everyone), and the maximum stay is 3 years (before: 2 years). In force from 30 June 2026. Official notice of 7 July 2026.

<p>Workcation (F-1-D) visa runs as a formal programme from 30 June 2026. The income test is 1 to 2 times GNI per person by age and region of stay (before: 2 times for everyone), and the maximum stay is 3 years (before: 2 years).</p><p>In force from 30 June 2026. Official notice of 7 July 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/moj/182/496858/download.do">Digital Nomad (Workcation, F-1-D) visa formal operation from 30 June 2026 — press release with scheme overview</a>, <a href="https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/moj/182/608278/artclView.do">Digital Nomad Workcation Visa: formal program announced effective 30 June 2026</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-b02ad93f15252026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Job-seeking period is 1 year per grant, up to 3 years in total, replacing 6-month periods; graduates aged 29 or under of world top-200 universities and TOPIK 6 holders in Korean studies are exempt from the points and financial tests. In force from 29 October 2025. Official notice of 27 October 2025.

<p>Job-seeking period is 1 year per grant, up to 3 years in total, replacing 6-month periods; graduates aged 29 or under of world top-200 universities and TOPIK 6 holders in Korean studies are exempt from the points and financial tests.</p><p>In force from 29 October 2025. Official notice of 27 October 2025.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/immigration/214/486421/download.do">Ministry of Justice press release: K-Trainee internship programme and Job Seeker (D-10) improvements, in force 29 October 2025</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-8015aef7be4c2026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Outstanding overseas talent under Article 28(1) of the Advanced Industry Talent Special Act can claim the foreign-engineer income tax reduction on employment income paid on or after 28 February 2025 (NTS 2025 year-end guide for foreign employees). In force from 28 February 2025.

<p>Outstanding overseas talent under Article 28(1) of the Advanced Industry Talent Special Act can claim the foreign-engineer income tax reduction on employment income paid on or after 28 February 2025 (NTS 2025 year-end guide for foreign employees).</p><p>In force from 28 February 2025.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.nts.go.kr/nts/na/ntt/selectNttInfo.do?bbsId=1028&amp;mi=2201&amp;nttSn=1347723">2026 foreign worker tax guide: 19% flat rate, engineer reduction</a></p>