1. Visa Overview
The D-9-2 (Industrial Facility) visa is issued to foreign technicians dispatched to Korea by overseas equipment manufacturers for installation, maintenance, commissioning, or training. It falls under the D-9 (Trade and Management) category and is designed for technicians who follow the equipment they install.
2. Eligibility
- ✓Employee of an overseas equipment exporter
- ✓Dispatched to Korea for equipment installation, repair, or technical service
- ✓Equipment export or technical service contract exists between the parties
- ✓Dispatch period clearly stated in the contract
- ✓Technical qualifications or experience related to the equipment
3. Required Documents
| # | Document | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application form (별지 제17호 서식, Visa Application Form) | Immigration |
| 2 | Valid passport | Personal |
| 3 | Equipment export/purchase contract | Exporter + Korean company |
| 4 | Dispatch order (파견명령서) | Overseas company |
| 5 | Korean inviting company business registration | Korean company |
| 6 | Annual tax payment certificate of inviting company (연간 납세사실증명서) | Korean company |
| 7 | Application fee | Immigration |
4. Application Process
STEP 1 — Document Preparation
Collect equipment export contract, dispatch order, Korean inviting company documents, and other required documents
STEP 2 — Apply at Korean Embassy or Consulate Abroad
The applicant applies for the D-9-2 single visa directly at the Korean embassy or consulate in their country of residence (공관장 재량 단수사증)
STEP 3 — Visa Review & Issuance
The consulate reviews the application at the consul's discretion and issues the single-entry D-9-2 visa
STEP 4 — Entry & Commencement of Work
Enter Korea and commence equipment installation or technical services as specified in the contract
5. D-9-2 vs D-8
| Aspect | D-9-2 (Industrial Facility) | D-8 (Corporate Investment) |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Equipment installation technician | Foreign investor establishing/running a company |
| Purpose | Technical service for equipment | Direct business operation in Korea |
| Investment | Equipment export evidence | Foreign capital investment |
| Duration | Contract period (usually short-term) | Up to 2 years, renewable |