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Slovenia vs South Korea: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Slovenia has the lower entry bar: €3,200 per month versus €4,030 for South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison of the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit and the South Korea F-1-D Workation.
Criteria Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit South Korea F-1-D Workation
Minimum income / month €3,200 (better) €4,030
Income basis Savings accepted Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 1 year 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 Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Required (explicit), min. €70,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €102 ≈ €40 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 4–9 weeks 3–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →

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 Slovenia → Insurance for South Korea →

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