Startup Visa (D-10-2)
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Startup Visa (D-10-2)

Investor PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

130,000 KRW

Stay Duration

Up to 2 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for entrepreneurs and startup founders preparing to establish or establish a new business in South Korea.

D-10-2 startup visa allows foreign entrepreneurs to establish and develop new businesses in South Korea. Support from government startup programs (TIPS) can facilitate approval.

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Requirements

Personal

Education

Bachelor or higher

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

6+ months validity

Business plan

Detailed startup proposal

Startup approval letter

From startup incubator/TIPS

Financial proof

Minimum 900,000 KRW per month

Business credentials

Relevant experience/education

Optional

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Advantages

  • Support for startup ecosystem
  • Can establish business in Korea
  • Potential pathways to E-series work visas
  • Government backing available

Considerations

  • Requires startup incubator support
  • Financial proof required
  • Business performance monitored
  • Cannot work for others

Application Process

1

Develop business plan

Detailed startup proposal

2

Startup incubator approval

From TIPS or equivalent program

3

Prepare documentation

Business plan and financial proof

4

Apply at embassy

D-10-2 startup visa application

5

Visa processing

2-4 weeks

6

Visa issuance

Startup visa granted

Application Forms

D-10-2 Startup Visa Application

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