South Korea•AsiaForeign Investor Visa (D-8)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
60,000 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 foreign nationals establishing businesses or investing in South Korean companies.
D-8 visa is for foreign nationals investing in South Korean businesses or establishing subsidiaries. Minimum investment typically 100 million KRW.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
100,000,000 EUR
Investment Required
100,000,000 KRW
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Business plan
Detailed investment proposal
Financial documents
Proof of investment funds
Company registration
Korean business license
Investment approval
From government authority
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can bring family
- Business independence
- Longer duration
Considerations
- High minimum investment required
- Business performance monitored
- Complex application process
- Ongoing reporting requirements
Application Process
Establish business plan
Detailed investment and business proposal
Korean business registration
Register company in Korea
Investment approval
From trade/investment authority
Visa application
At Korean embassy
Visa issuance
Investor visa granted
Application Forms
D-8 Foreign Investor Visa Application
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