South Korea Visa Rule Changes
Every recorded change to a visa fee, income bar or stay limit in South Korea, newest first, each with its date and a link to its source.
June 2026
Maximum total stay: 2 years to 3 years
Minimum annual income, lowest tier (1x per-capita GNI): now ₩52,410,000 a year
Program status: pilot (test operation) to active
Renewal: one extension of one year, two years in total to Extendable inside Korea one year at a time, up to three years in total