The Global Expat Hub
South KoreaNo retirement visa; retirees without Korean family generally use the D-8 investor route or long visa-free stays. Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island (which has its own investor residence scheme) host most expat retirees.
What to compare
- Income or deposit threshold, and whether it must be a pension.
- Health insurance requirements and public-system access.
- Tax treatment of foreign pensions and any special retiree regimes.
- Path to permanent residency and time allowed abroad.
- Where retirees cluster: Daegu and Jeju.
Official & reference sources
Mid-range partners
Mid-range · partner listingRetirement communitiesManaged communities near Incheon with healthcare access
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