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Czech Republic vs South Korea: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Czech Republic Zivno and the South Korea F-1-D Workation.
Criteria Czech Republic Zivno South Korea F-1-D Workation
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €4,030
Income basis Savings accepted Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 1 year 2 years
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) No
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €70,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €200 ≈ €40 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 13–17 weeks 3–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Czech Republic Zivno →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

South Korea F-1-D Workation →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Czech Republic → Insurance for South Korea →

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