D-7 Intra-company Transfer Visa
Residency status for employees transferred from overseas headquarters to Korea
What is a D-7 Visa?
The D-7 visa (Intra-company Transfer) is a residency status granted to foreigners who are dispatched as essential professional personnel to branches, subsidiaries, or liaison offices established in Korea by public or private institutions with headquarters overseas.
D-7 visa holders may only engage in work related to the purpose of their transfer and can legally reside and work in Korea during the transfer period.
Eligible Applicants
Intra-company Transferee
Employees transferred to Korean branch/subsidiary after 1+ years at overseas HQ, branch, or affiliated company
Managerial/Professional
Essential personnel in management, administration, technology, sales, and other professional fields
Liaison Office Representative
Personnel handling business communication and market research at a Korean liaison office of a foreign company
Key Requirements
- 1+ year work experience at overseas headquarters (some exceptions apply)
- Branch, subsidiary, or liaison office legally established in Korea
- Clear transfer purpose with essential job duties
- Proven relationship between overseas HQ and Korean entity (capital relationship, contracts, etc.)
- Appropriate salary payment plan
For detailed eligibility, procedures, and required documents, please refer to the D-7 Visa Detailed Page.
Period of Stay
Initial Period of Stay
1 to 2 years
Extension
Renewable based on transfer period (up to 3 years)
D-7 vs D-8 Comparison
D-7 (Transfer): Suitable for employees dispatched from overseas HQ to Korea. Requires HQ work experience.
D-8 (Corporate Investment): Suitable for foreigners who directly invest in Korea. Requires KRW 100 million+ investment.
The appropriate visa depends on your business structure and market entry method. Consult with our professional agents to find the optimal solution.
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D-7 비자의 대상은 누구인가요?
해외 본사에서 한국 지사, 자회사, 연락사무소 등으로 파견되는 필수전문인력(주재원)이 대상입니다. 1년 이상 해외 본사 근무 경력이 필요합니다.
D-7 비자와 E-7 비자의 차이는 무엇인가요?
D-7은 해외 본사에서 한국으로 파견되는 주재원 비자이고, E-7은 한국 기업이 직접 고용하는 외국인 전문인력 비자입니다.
D-7 비자의 체류기간은 얼마인가요?
최초 2년이 부여되며, 파견 기간에 따라 최대 5년까지 연장 가능합니다.