Work in Denmark for a company based in South Korea

By Mark 17 May 2022

Can I live in Denmark and work remotely for a company in South Korea?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You need to be a Danish resident.
  2. You need to be a Danish citizen.
  3. You need to have a valid work permit from the Danish Immigration Service (DIU).
  4. You need to have a valid residence permit from the Danish Immigration Service (DIU).

How to find remote work in South Korea while living in Denmark?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in South Korea even though you are located in Denmark. For that we have to look at the visa options for working in South Korea.

What is the visa situation for working in South Korea?
The visa situation for working in South Korea is pretty straightforward. You can get a working visa for South Korea from the Danish embassy in Seoul, South Korea. The visa is valid for a period of one year and it is renewable once.

What is the process for getting a working visa?
The process for getting a working visa in South Korea is pretty straightforward. You can get a working visa from the Danish embassy in Seoul, South Korea. The process is as follows:
You need to submit your application form with the following documents:
A letter from your employer
A letter from your bank or financial institution
A letter from your employer confirming that you have worked in South Korea
A copy of your passport

How to get paid in Denmark when working remotely for a corporation in South Korea?

You can get paid in Denmark even if you are working for a company in South Korea, however , it will be in KRW.

You can get paid in Denmark by using a bank account in Denmark, which will be in Danish Krone.
If you are working for a company in South Korea, you will need to get paid in KRW.
The bank account in Denmark you use to get paid in KRW in South Korea will be the same account you use to get paid in KRW in South Korea.
You can get paid in KRW in South Korea by using a bank account in South Korea.

How do taxes work in Denmark if I’m working remotely for a company Denmark?

When working remotely in Denmark for a firm based in South Korea, taxes might be tricky, therefore , we have put together a guide on how to file your taxes in Denmark.

When working remotely in Denmark for a firm based in South Korea, taxes might be tricky, therefore, we have put together a guide on how to file your taxes in Denmark.