Visa Application Guide
Income thresholds, stay limits, and work restrictions for digital nomad visas in Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. Tap a country for the full application steps.
| Country | Visa type | Stay limit | Income threshold | Work restriction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Digital Nomad Visitor Visa, or Employment Gold Card as alternative | 6 months initial, extendable 3 times (6 mo each) up to 2 years (relaxed Jan 2026); Gold Card runs 1–3 years if qualified | Age 20–29: USD 20,000+/yr; 30+: USD 40,000+/yr, or a nomad visa from another country | No local employment | Medium-High |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Designated Activities: Digital Nomad / Int'l Remote Work (since Mar 2024) | Up to 6 months, no extension (must leave and wait before reapplying) | JPY 10,000,000+/yr (≈USD 65,000) | No local work; remote work for overseas employers/clients only | High |
| 🇰🇷 Korea | F-1-D Workation / Digital Nomad Visa (pilot since Jan 2024) | 1 year initial, extendable once, up to 2 years total | 2x Korea GNI per capita (currently ≈₩88,100,000 / USD 66,000, floats yearly); 1+ year industry experience | No local profit-making activity | High |
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Digital Nomad Visitor Visa, or Employment Gold Card as alternative
Medium-High🇯🇵 Japan
Designated Activities: Digital Nomad / Int'l Remote Work (since Mar 2024)
High🇰🇷 Korea
F-1-D Workation / Digital Nomad Visa (pilot since Jan 2024)
HighContent is compiled from secondary research; verify current rules with Taiwan BOCA, Japan MOFA, or the Korea Visa Portal.