B-2 → F-1-D: Change from B-2 to F-1-D

Remote employment with a foreign company and annual income of ₩88,000,000+ (GNI × 2). Must have health insurance covering Korea.

• ✓Proof of remote employment
• ✓Income documentation (6-12 months)
• ✓Health insurance certificate
• ✓Criminal background check

1. 1

   Prepare documents

   Gather all 4 required documents listed above

2. 2

   Submit application

   Submit at local Immigration Office (출입국관리사무소) in Korea

3. 3

   Processing

   1-3 weeks processing at immigration office

4. 4

   Receive new ARC

   Pick up updated Alien Registration Card

For B-2 holders who want to legally work remotely in Korea. A change of status from B-2 to F-1-D may be possible at the local immigration office without leaving the country. Verify current procedures on HiKorea.