South Korea has introduced a special visa for remote workers from abroad.
The South Korean government has opened new opportunities for foreign specialists. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In the country, a special visa type has been officially launched for specialists working remotely, i.e., digital nomads. According to the new procedure, foreigners can continue working for companies in their home countries or other countries while residing in South Korea.
This visa type does not require official employment within the country and is designed to combine work and travel conveniently for those who wish to do so. Previously, this visa arrangement was being tested on a trial basis.
Now, the South Korean government has decided to offer it on a permanent basis and under much simpler conditions. Under the updated rules, income requirements for applicants have also been eased.
Currently, the applicant's age and the region they plan to reside in are taken into account. In particular, special benefits have been provided for young specialists wishing to move to areas experiencing population decline.
For example, for young people choosing to live outside the capital Seoul and its nearby major cities, income requirements have been set significantly lower. According to representatives of the South Korean Ministry of Justice, the program aims to attract creative and highly skilled specialists to the country.
This is intended to introduce foreigners more closely to Korean culture and lifestyle, and in the future, to ensure their contribution to the country's economic development.
Another important update is that the maximum duration of stay in the country under this visa has been extended from two to three years.
This allows specialists to make long-term plans and continue their activities in South Korea for a longer period.
Currently, the number of countries implementing such programs worldwide is gradually increasing.
Estonia, Portugal, Spain, and even Kazakhstan are offering special visa types for foreigners working remotely. According to experts, the global competition for attracting highly skilled digital nomads is expected to intensify in the coming years.
South Korea, in turn, aims to secure advantageous positions through its convenient infrastructure and modern technologies.
