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Indonesia vs South Korea: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • South Korea has the lower entry bar: €4,030 per month versus €4,320 for Indonesia.
Side-by-side comparison of the Indonesia E33G and the South Korea F-1-D Workation.
Criteria Indonesia E33G South Korea F-1-D Workation
Minimum income / month €4,320 €4,030 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract 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 Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Not required Required (explicit), min. €70,000
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €337 ≈ €40 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 1 weeks 3–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Indonesia E33G →

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 Indonesia → Insurance for South Korea →

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