Digital Nomad Visa Changes in South Korea
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Changes to digital nomad and freelance visas in South Korea come first, then short-stay tourist visa rules and other entry rules. Each change from the last 12 months shows its date and links to its source; older changes are listed on each visa's own page.
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Digital nomad visa changes
June 2026
Maximum total stay: 2 years → 3 years
Minimum annual income, lowest tier (1x per-capita GNI): now ₩52,410,000 a year
Program status: pilot (test operation) → active
Renewal: one extension of one year, two years in total → Extendable inside Korea one year at a time, up to three years in total