The island of Jeju launched a “workcation” visa to attract digital nomads, taking advantage of its position as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, and Korea’s main tourist destination.
On November 14, the Special Autonomous Province of Jeju announced that it has started a study to establish a visa aimed at digital workers, allowing them to enter and work on the island without having to comply with traditional visa requirements.
The concept of “digital nomad” refers to people who work remotely from anywhere using devices such as smartphones and laptops.
With this initiative, Jeju aspires to attract global digital talent, especially those professionals who can perform without geographical limitations.
Kim In-young, CEO of the Office of Economic Vitality of the island government, said: “The workcation, as a new life trend in the digital age, will contribute significantly to the development of Jeju,” taking into account that tourism is one of the pillars of development of the place.
Since 2002, the island has had a visa waiver system, established under the Special Law on the Establishment of the Special Autonomous Province of Jeju and the Development of a Free International City. This regulation allows foreigners to stay up to 30 days without a visa, although it excludes citizens of countries considered as sponsors of terrorism.