D-8 Corporate Investment Visa
For foreign investment and business management in Korea
Overview
The D-8 Corporate Investment Visa allows foreigners to invest in Korea under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act and work as essential personnel in management, administration, or technical fields. A minimum investment of 100 million KRW is required, and holders can serve as CEO or executive of the invested company.
Target Applicants
- CEOs or registered executives of foreign-invested companies
- Essential professional staff of foreign-invested companies
- Startup founders (Tech Startup D-8-4)
- Those wishing to establish Korean subsidiaries of overseas corporations
Eligibility
- 1Meet foreign investment requirements under FIPA (minimum 100 million KRW)
- 2Engaged in management, administration, or specialized technical work
- 3No criminal record or entry ban history
- 4Relevant educational background or work experience
Required Documents
- Visa application form
- Passport copy
- Photo (3.5x4.5cm)
- Foreign Investment Report or Registration Certificate
- Corporate registry
- Business registration certificate
- Investment remittance proof
- Business plan
- Degree certificate
- Employment certificate
- Career certificate (if applicable)
Process
Processing Time: Approximately 2-4 weeks
1
Investment Planning
Select business item and determine investment scale
2
Company Establishment
Establish corporation and register business in Korea
3
Foreign Investment Report
Report through KOTRA or foreign exchange bank
4
Fund Transfer
Transfer investment from overseas and obtain proof
5
Visa Application
Apply for D-8 visa at immigration office
6
Visa Issuance
D-8 visa issued after review (approx. 2-4 weeks)
Important Notes
- •Investment must be remitted from overseas; domestic funds are not accepted.
- •Foreign investment report must be completed within 3 months of company establishment.
- •Spouse and minor children of D-8 holders can apply for F-3 dependent visa.
- •Visa extension may be denied if there is no business activity.