Business & investor visas
South Korean D-8 Corporate Investor Visa
For executives, managers and essential specialists of a foreign-invested company in South Korea.
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The minimum investment amount and detailed eligibility for D-8 are unverified here and must be confirmed with the Korea Immigration Service and Invest Korea.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official South Korea government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Corporate Investment (D-8)
- Route type
- Investment / corporate business visa
- Basis
- Qualifying registered foreign direct investment in a Korean enterprise
Who it is for
- Executives, managers and essential specialists of a foreign-invested enterprise
- Foreign investors establishing or expanding a business in Korea
- Qualifying technology start-up founders (relevant sub-type)
Requirements
- A qualifying investment registered as foreign direct investment
- Evidence of the enterprise and the applicant's role within it
- Corporate and financial documents supporting the investment
How to apply
- Register the foreign investment and establish the enterprise
- Apply at a Korean mission or via the Korea Visa Portal with corporate documents
- Complete alien registration after arrival and manage extensions via HiKorea
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.