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Georgia vs South Korea: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Tax treatment differs: Georgia — territorial taxation; South Korea — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Georgia Remote and the South Korea F-1-D Workation.
Criteria Georgia Remote South Korea F-1-D Workation
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €4,030
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 2 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Required (explicit), min. €70,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee — ≈ €40
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time — 3–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Georgia Remote →

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 Georgia → Insurance for South Korea →

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