1. Overview
Foreign-invested corporation setup follows the Foreign Investment Promotion Act with a minimum 100 million KRW investment. For the D-8-1 (investment in a corporation) status, the Immigration Manual requires an investment of KRW 100 million or more with ownership of at least 10% of the voting shares. D-8 visa documents include the foreign investment report or a copy of the investment enterprise registration certificate.
2. Eligibility Requirements
- Valid passport and ID documents (passport copy, recent photos)
- Visa-specific eligibility (education, experience, capital, income)
- Korean business location or employer/sponsor verification
- No prior immigration violations or unpaid taxes
- Health check results (visa-specific)
3. Required Documents
Specific documents per case will be advised in your consultation.
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. Vision Administrative Agent provides 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.