South Korea Investor / Business / Startup Visa

Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa

Overview: South Korea offers D-8 visas for foreign investors establishing businesses or D-8-4 for innovative startups. These visas facilitate foreign direct investment and entrepreneurship, providing a pathway to legally operate and reside in South Korea.

Eligibility: D-8: Minimum investment (e.g., $100k-$300k+), establish a corporation. D-8-4: Graduate of startup incubation program (OASIS), innovation assessment, viable business plan. All require a clear business purpose.

Processing Time: ~75 days

Visa Duration: 12 months

Renewable: Yes

Work Authorisation: true

Remote Work Allowed: Yes

Dependants Allowed: No

Path to Residency: Yes

Path to Citizenship: Yes

Sponsor Required: No

Official Government Page: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/

Summary: South Korea's D-8 series visas (Investment/Startup) enable foreign nationals to establish and operate businesses. Key criteria include substantial investment or participation in startup programs like OASIS. Benefits include legal residency and business operation.

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