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"name": "Does South Korea offer a Digital Nomad Visa?",
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"text": "Yes, South Korea started offering Digital Nomad Visas from January 1st, 2024. The Digital Nomad Visa is also officially known as a Workation Visa and also an F-1-D Visa. The Justice Ministry of South Korea has decided to encourage working remotely and enjoy the vacation at the same time. An individual can apply for a South Korean Digital Nomad Visa either from their home country or they can take other visas such as - the Visa Exemption (B-1), Tourist Visa (B-2), or Short-stay Visa (B-3), and then convert them into Digital Nomad Visa during their visit in South Korea.
Note: Since this service has been introduced recently, it is advised to apply from your home country."
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"name": "Do we have to pay tax in South Korea as a Digital Nomad?",
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"text": "Yes, as a digital nomad, one has to pay taxes in South Korea. An individual who resides for 183 days in South Korea falls under the South Korean taxpayers, and the tax is laid on all sources of income. For the non-residents of South Korea, the tax is laid the on the income that is sourced in South Korea, such as Value Added Tax, Acquisition Tax, and Property Tax.

For the freelancers and remotely working people the taxation depends on various factors such as – international tax treaties, employment contract details etc. As per the conditions and the employee’s circumstances and the tax treaty that is applicable they might be eligible for concessions or credits for the tax that is paid out of the country."
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"name": "What is the cost of living in South Korea?",
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"text": "The cost of living in South Korea is approximately $1,044 per month for an individual and $3,780 for a family of four, excluding rent.
Below are some approximate monthly expenses:
Apartment in City Center (1BR): $495
Apartment in City Center (3BR): $1,555
Apartment outside City Center (1BR): $365
Apartment outside City Center (3BR): $928
Meal for two (average): $37.53
Utilities: $63.69
Gym Membership: $46.50"
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"text": "To qualify for a Workation Visa, the applicant must:

Be above the age of 18
Must have a remote job abroad or work as a freelancer in a company outside South Korea.
An income of 85 million Korean Won, or 65,000 USD, is double the per capita income of South Korea the previous year.
Have a Korean residential address.
Have medical insurance that is valid in South Korea and with coverage of 100 million Korean Won.
Note: The Workation Visa of South Korea is also known as the South Korea Digital Nomad Visa or F - 1- D Visa."
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"text": "The best places to find a Digital Nomad in South Korea are Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island.

Seoul: The national capital of South Korea -Seoul, is a house to financial, business, technological, innovative, and entrepreneurial hubs. A Digital nomad has plenty of things to do in their leisure time and enjoy their personal life too.
Busan: Busan, a city with 3.5 million residents, offers a digital nomad a mix of urban life and nature. With amenities such as metros, transportation is made easier and more affordable.
Jeju Island: Jeju Island is often placed below the destination list. The overall cost of living in Jeju Island is 18% cheaper compared to that of Seoul. The housing is 44% cheaper compared to that of Seoul."
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