D-8 Corporate Investment Visa
Residency status for foreign investors and key management personnel
What is a D-8 Visa?
The D-8 visa (Corporate Investment) is a visa that allows foreigners who have invested in Korea under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act to stay for essential activities in management, administration, or production/technology of the invested enterprise.
The primary targets are CEOs, executives, or key technical personnel of foreign-invested companies, with a maximum stay of up to 5 years with renewal options.
D-8 Visa Categories
FDI Company Representative
CEO or co-representative of a foreign-invested enterprise
Professional Personnel
Essential professional personnel of FDI enterprise (technical, managerial)
Venture Investment
Technology startup and venture company investors
Startup
Company founders with startup visa
Key Eligibility Requirements
- Completed foreign investment report under FIPA
- Investment amount of KRW 100 million or more
- Actual business operation (office, employees, etc.)
- Lawful business activities
- No criminal record and not subject to entry ban
For detailed eligibility, procedures, and required documents, please refer to the D-8 Visa Detailed Page.
Period of Stay & Extension
Initial Period of Stay
1 to 2 years (varies by investment scale and business stability)
Extension
Renewable every 1-2 years (up to 5 years)
Family Accompaniment
Spouse and minor children eligible for F-3 visa
Permanent Residency
Eligible for F-5 permanent residency upon meeting requirements
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D-8 비자의 유효기간은 얼마인가요?
D-8 비자의 최초 체류기간은 일반적으로 1~2년이며, 사업 운영 상태에 따라 갱신이 가능합니다. 갱신 시 최대 3년까지 연장할 수 있습니다.
D-8 비자로 가족 초청이 가능한가요?
네, D-8 비자 소지자는 배우자와 미성년 자녀를 F-3(동반) 비자로 초청할 수 있습니다.
D-8 비자 신청 시 사무실이 반드시 필요한가요?
네, 실제 사업 운영이 가능한 국내 사무실 주소가 필요합니다. 공유오피스나 가상오피스는 인정되지 않을 수 있습니다.