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ARTICLE · 28 JULY 2026

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 31.2026

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CONVINUS publishes regular Global Mobility Alerts and Insights Newsletters covering international employment, immigration, tax, and compliance updates for organizations managing cross-border workforce mobility. These publications provide practical guidance on navigating complex regulatory changes affecting globally mobile employees across multiple jurisdictions.

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Pilot Visa Program for Digital Nomads Launched

As of June 30, 2026, the “Workcation Visa” - which was launched on January 1, 2024, as a pilot project with an indefinite duration - was introduced as a permanent visa program.

The South Korean government has announced that a visa for digital nomads - officially referred to by South Korean authorities as the “Workcation Visa”- was introduced on June 30, 2026, and is now available to all eligible individuals.

The visa allows eligible foreign nationals, and their family members, to stay in South Korea for up to two years while working remotely for their employer in their home country.

Eligibility requirements include, among other things, a sufficient minimum income in accordance with government regulations, a clean criminal record, and at least one year of professional experience in their field.

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