1. Overview
D-8 corporate investor visa process: foreign investment declaration → capital remittance → corporation registration → business registration → foreign-invested enterprise registration → D-8 visa issuance certificate → D-8 visa issuance → alien registration.
2. Eligibility Requirements
- D-8-1: investment in a Korean corporation (an established corporation only)
- Investment of KRW 100 million or more holding 10% or more of the voting shares, or share ownership plus a contract to dispatch or appoint officers
- Investment funds are in principle in the investor's own name (limited exceptions apply)
- Maximum stay per grant: 5 years for D-8-1 and D-8-3, 2 years for D-8-2 and D-8-4
- Apply in principle at the Korean consulate in your home country
3. Required Documents
Documents differ by case, and the consul may add or remove some.
4. Procedure
- Consultation and visa eligibility assessment
- Case-specific document preparation guidance
- Foreign investment declaration or business registration (if applicable)
- Visa Issuance Certificate or direct immigration application
- Visa issuance at Korean embassy in home country
- Alien registration upon arrival (within 90 days)
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does the process take?
A. Processing time varies depending on the competent Immigration Office.
Q. What are the benefits of using an administrative agent?
A. We provide case-by-case review, document preparation, and immigration accompaniment in 4 languages.
Q. How can I request a consultation?
A. You can start a consultation right away with the QR codes at the top of the site (KakaoTalk, WeChat, LINE, WhatsApp). Consultation hours are weekdays 09:30–17:30 (KST).
Q. What if my application is denied?
A. Depending on the denial reason, additional documents, appeals, re-applications, or judicial review are possible options. Strategy varies by case — we recommend consultation first.