From D-8 investment visa to F-5 permanent residency — expert guides by Vision Administrative Office
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Korea visa practical information
Basic requirements, employer conditions, documents and how to apply when a long-term E-9 worker changes status to Skilled Worker (E-7-4), summarized from the Ministry of Justice manual.
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What an employer must check before hiring an E-7 foreign worker, based on the MOJ manual: the 20% Korean-staff ratio, small-company limit, tax arrears exclusion, wage requirement, and tax certificates.
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Where the GNI benchmark applies by status, per the MOJ manuals (Sept. 2026 ed.): E-7 wage rules at 80% and 70%, talent tracks at 1x, 1.5x and 3x, plus F-2, F-5 and F-1-D income multiples.
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How OASIS courses (OASIS-1 to 9) feed into the 300-point D-8-4 tech-startup scoring table as required or optional items, and which Global Startup Immigration Center certificates serve as proof, per the MOJ manual.
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Documents for first-time alien registration in Korea — application form, original passport, standard photo, fee, business registration and proof of residence — plus the subsequent duty to report changes.
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Documents commonly required when extending the period of stay on a work status in Korea — application form, employment contract, business registration, and what counts as proof of residence.
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The three requirements for submitting foreign public documents to Korean immigration — translator's certification, apostille for convention states, consular confirmation for others — with country-specific examples.
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The common rules at the front of Korea's immigration manual: three-month validity for domestic documents, the four-year cap on guarantees, sealed medical documents, applying while in Korea, non-refundable fees and shared administrative information.
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The three conditions for changing from D-2 or D-10 to a professional status (E-1 to E-7) in Korea, the rule for prospective graduates, and the route for F-3 spouses of professionals.
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When an out-of-status activity permit is not required in Korea — attending regular schools, teaching colleagues at your own workplace — and the university lecture rule (C-4-5) for executives and professionals.
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What must be reported when your name, sex, date of birth, nationality or passport details change, the 15-day deadline and the documents required (no fee).
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The post-facto workplace change/addition report for professional personnel in Korea: eligibility, the 15-day deadline, documents under Form No. 38-3, and when the former employer's consent is waived.
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When a re-entry permit is waived for registered foreign residents (re-entry within one year), how a remaining stay of under one year is treated, and the multiple re-entry permit including restricted nationalities.
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Employment procedure for H-2 overseas Koreans, the 15-day reporting deadline for starting work or changing workplace, how to file, and the fine for failing to report.
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Korea's H-1 working holiday rules: tourism as the main purpose, country-specific work periods and weekly hour caps (Canada 40 hours, others 25), restricted occupations and study periods.
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The three F-6 sub-codes explained — ongoing marriage (F-6-1), raising a child (F-6-2) and marriage ended without fault (F-6-3) — with the de facto marriage test and period of stay.
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Employment restrictions for Korea's F-4 status, the grounds on which F-4 may be refused (serious crimes, KRW 7 million in fines), and the volunteer-hours mitigation rule.
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Who qualifies as an F-3 dependant, which fields spouses of professional personnel may work in, and the conditions for simple-labour work by spouses of skilled workers (TOPIK level 2, etc.).
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Eligible categories for Korea's F-1 status — overseas adoptees, domestic helpers of foreign diplomats, spouses and minor children of F-2 holders and others — plus the period of stay.
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Scope, the 90-day limit and workplace-change rules for Korea's C-4 status, covering seasonal work (C-4-1 to 4) and short-term assignments (C-4-5).
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Scope of Korea's C-3 short-term visit status, all sub-codes C-3-1 to C-3-10, the 90-day limit and the grounds on which an extension may be granted.
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What counts as conversation instruction (and what does not), eligible venues, the native-language degree rule, the domestic-degree exception and the official-language exception with its GNI-80% wage condition.
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Scope and period for each D-10 sub-code (D-10-1 general, D-10-2 startup preparation, D-10-3 advanced-tech internship, D-10-T top talent), plus the part-time work exception for general job seekers.
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Eligibility for Korea's D-9 Trade Management status, the trade business number issued by KITA, and the period of stay.
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Requirements for Korea's D-7 intra-company transfer status: the one-year employment rule, when it does not apply, and the listed-company overseas subsidiary rule (USD 500,000 threshold).
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The five eligible categories for Korea's D-6 Religious Worker status, the period of stay, and the mutual out-of-status activity route with E-1.
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Eligibility, period of stay and workplace-change handling for Korea's D-5 Journalism status.
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Who qualifies for Korea's D-4 General Training status — training at institutions outside the D-2 scope — and the applicable period of stay.
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Which institutions qualify for Korea's D-2 student status, which are excluded, the D-2-1 to D-2-8 sub-codes and the period of stay.
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Who qualifies for Korea's D-1 status for non-profit academic and artistic activity, what is excluded, and how it differs from E-6.
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Vessel types, contract requirements and period of stay for Korea's E-10 status across E-10-1 coastal crew, E-10-2 fishing crew and E-10-3 cruise crew.
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Who qualifies for Korea's E-6 status covering paid artistic activity and performance/entertainment work, with period of stay and practical cautions.
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Occupations covered by Korea's E-5 Professional status — pilots, medical professionals, ship officers and licensed mariners — plus documents and process.
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Eligibility, technology-introduction contract requirements, documents and status-change rules for Korea's E-4 Technology Transfer status.
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Scope, eligible research institutions, degree and experience requirements for Korea's E-3 Research status, including who is exempt from the experience requirement.
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Scope, eligible persons, maximum period of stay and required documents for Korea's E-1 Professor status, based on the Korea Immigration Service residence manual.
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F-5-5 high-value investor permanent residence is a permanent-residence status whose core requirements are an investment of USD 500,000 or more and employment of 5 or more Korean nationals. It precisely covers the requirements, documents, procedures, and screening points, and how it differs from D-8 and public-business investment immigration (F-5-21), based on the HiKorea manual and government standards.
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A precise, visa-code-based overview of the path of converting from points-based talented-professional residence (F-2-7), after residing for 3 years or more, to points-based permanent residence (F-5-16). Covers requirements, scoring items, documents, procedures, cautions, and how it differs from general permanent residence (F-5-1), based on the HiKorea manual and government standards.
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A precise, visa-code-based overview of the path from Residence (F-2-12) through the Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business (IISPB) to Permanent Residence (F-5-21) after maintaining the investment for 5 years. Covers investment types, requirements, documents, procedures, screening, cautions, and how it differs from D-8 and high-value investment (F-5-5), based on the HiKorea manual and government standards.
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This post provides guidance on the issuance, renewal, and address change procedures for the Alien Registration Card (ARC) based on the latest regulations in 2026. It contains practical information.
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Guide to mandatory health insurance enrollment for foreigners in 2026. Learn about the application process, required documents, and important notes.
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Complete guide to Korea's D-8-4 technology startup visa: academic requirements (associate degree or higher), IP rights, Certificate of Application (출원사실증명원) usage, required documents, and 2-year stay period based on the 2026 Ministry of Justice manual.
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This guide provides detailed information on the application procedures and required documents for changing residence status based on the latest regulations as of 2026.
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This article explains the conditions and procedures for applying for naturalization in South Korea, categorized into regular, simplified, and special types. It provides practical information based on the latest legal standards as of 2026.
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This guide provides detailed information on the procedures and necessary documents for establishing a foreign investment company in Korea, reflecting the latest legal standards.
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This guide provides detailed information on how to apply for the F-4 Overseas Korean Visa and its eligibility requirements for 2026. Check out the necessary documents and procedures for visa application.
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This post provides practical information on the requirements and renewal procedures for the E-2 English Teacher Visa, based on the latest regulations as of 2026.
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Looking for a reliable Korean visa agency? Learn what to look for in a top visa consultant in Korea, covering D-8, D-7, E-7, F-5 visas and more for foreign investors and professionals.
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This post provides detailed guidance on the requirements for obtaining an F-5 permanent residency visa in 2026, explained in an easily understandable manner from the applicant's perspective.
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Learn about the penalties for overstaying visa extensions in South Korea and the available relief options based on the latest regulations as of 2026.
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Learn about the capital requirements and procedures for establishing a company for the D-8 Corporate Investor Visa. We provide practical information based on the latest regulations for 2026.
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This post provides a checklist of required documents for applying for the F-6 Marriage Visa. Check practical information according to the latest regulations.
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Discover how to apply for a D-10 job-seeking visa and learn about transition strategies based on the latest regulations as of 2026.
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This post provides an overview of the employment conditions for the E-7 Specific Activities Visa according to the regulations of 2026, offering practical information from the applicant's perspective.
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This article consolidates the requirements for obtaining F-5 permanent residency in 2026, providing necessary information from the applicant's perspective.
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Complete guide to Korea's F-2-7 points-based residency visa — scoring table (age, education, income, Korean, stay history), required documents, application steps, and the path to F-5 permanent residency in 2026.
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This is a comprehensive guide to the F-2-7 points-based residency visa scoring system as of 2026, focusing on practical information useful for applicants.
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Complete guide to extending your E-7 specific activities visa in Korea — 2026 salary threshold (GNI 80% ≈ KRW 2.8M/month), required documents, HiKorea online application, and workplace change rules.
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Overstaying your Korean visa by even one day is a legal violation. This guide covers fines, voluntary departure discounts, re-entry bans, and how to re-apply.
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A practical breakdown of each scoring category for Korea's F-2-7 points-based residency visa, with real strategies to reach 80 points.
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