Family Visitor (F1)

Scope of activity You need an F1 (F-1) visa to see family members, live with them, or assist someone with housework, etc. F1 visa holders cannot work but there are exceptions like the seasonal work and regional specific visa. The period of stay is up to 2 years and can be extended. Subtypes F1 visa…

Foreigners Health Insurance in Korea

From April 2024, parents and siblings as dependents of the employee insured have additional requirements about visa types and the period of stay. About national health insurance National health insurance based on the national health insurance act is public insurance for Korean nationals who have disease and injury to get medical service at cheaper price.…

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Korea Workation Visa (F1-D)

Workation visa type (F-1-D) is available from January 1, 2024. Scope of activity Workation visa is required for foreigners who can work remotely and want to have a tour for up to 2 years with dependent family member in South Korea. Dependent family member means the spouse and children. Spouse and children don’t have to…

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Can Non-Work Visa Holders Work Remotely for Overseas Companies?

Foreigners residing in South Korea can work at domestic companies and organizations only with work visa including residence visa which has no activity restriction. How about working in Korea after getting a job from companies and organizations abroad which have no Korean branches? For example, if you get a job from German IT company, do you need…

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