Live in South Korea while having a job in Burkina Faso

By Mark 07 April 2022

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

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

  1. If you are a citizen of Burkina Faso, you will need to apply for a work visa.
  2. If you are a citizen of South Korea, you will need to apply for a residence visa.
  3. If you are a citizen of both countries, you will need to apply for both a work visa and a residence visa.
  4. If you are not a citizen of either country, you will need to apply for a work visa.
  5. If you are not a citizen of any country, you will need to apply for a residence visa.

I am a citizen of Burkina Faso and a citizen of South Korea.
Do I need a residence visa?
Yes, if you are a citizen of Burkina Faso and a citizen of South Korea, you will need to apply for both a residence visa and a work visa.

How to find remote work in Burkina Faso while living in South Korea?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Burkina Faso even though you are located in South Korea. For that we need to have a plan and an idea. If you are living in South Korea, you can still work remotely in Burkina Faso. For that, you need to have a good understanding of the local market.

In this post, we will be discussing the steps you need to follow to find remote work in Burkina Faso while living in South Korea.
Steps to find remote work in Burkina Faso while living in South Korea

  1. Determine your skills
    The first thing you need to do is to determine your skills. What are the skills you have and what skills do you want to acquire? You can either use a resume or a CV.
    The resume is not that important because in the world of remote jobs, the employer will always choose the candidate with the best resume. However, a CV is a better option because it gives you an opportunity to highlight your skills.
    If you have a good resume, you can make it even better by highlighting the skills you want to acquire.
  2. Make a list of companies that offer remote jobs
    The second step is to make a list of companies that offer remote jobs in Burkina Faso. You can do this by going to Google and typing in “remote jobs in Burkina Faso”.
    After that, you need to read through the results and find the companies that offer remote jobs.

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

You can get paid in South Korea even if you are working for a company in Burkina Faso, however , you will need to follow some rules.

You can get paid in South Korea even if you are working for a company in Burkina Faso, however, you will need to follow some rules.
If you are working for a company in Burkina Faso, you are not allowed to work in South Korea.
You are not allowed to work for a company in South Korea if you are not a South Korean citizen.
If you are a South Korean citizen, you are not allowed to work for a company in Burkina Faso.
You are not allowed to work for a company in Burkina Faso if you are not a South Korean citizen.

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

When working remotely in South Korea for a firm based in Burkina Faso, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s best to get in touch with the tax office in South Korea before you start working.

I’m an expat in South Korea and I work remotely for a company based in Burkina Faso.