D-8 Business Investment Visa
For foreign investors and entrepreneurs establishing, investing in, or operating qualifying businesses and technology start-ups in South Korea.
Visa Overview
The D-8 Business Investment Visa is intended for foreign investors and entrepreneurs participating in qualifying business activities in South Korea.
The category includes investment in corporations (D-8-1), venture enterprises (D-8-2), individual businesses (D-8-3), and technology start-ups (D-8-4). Eligibility, documentation, and conditions depend on the selected subtype and the applicant’s circumstances.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on the selected D-8 subtype, application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Varies by D-8 Subtype
The maximum period granted at one time depends on the applicable D-8 route. The actual grant may be shorter.
Work Activity
Approved Investment / Business Activity
Activities must remain within the scope permitted for the approved D-8 subtype.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact immigration procedure before filing.
Important Notice
D-8 is a group of distinct investment and start-up routes. Eligibility, required documents, permitted activities, and stay periods depend on the selected subtype and the applicant’s circumstances.
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Eligibility
General Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the application route and the facts of each case. These are general points listed for this status.
- ✓Eligibility under a specific D-8 corporate investment, venture, individual-business, or technology start-up subcategory.
- ✓A genuine investment, company, venture, or start-up structure meeting the selected route’s requirements.
- ✓A qualifying role and credible evidence of funds, ownership, technology, premises, and business activity where applicable.
Documents
Common Document Categories
Check the competent authority’s latest instructions for documents required for your specific application.
- ✓Application form, passport, and residence card where applicable.
- ✓Corporate or business registration and ownership records.
- ✓Investment, remittance, capital-use, or start-up qualification evidence.
- ✓Business plan, premises, contracts, tax, and operating records where applicable.
- ✓Documents proving the applicant’s role and the selected D-8 subcategory.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Identify the correct D-8 subcategory.
- 2
Review the investment, venture, business, or technology structure.
- 3
Prepare applicant, company, funds, and operating evidence.
- 4
Complete prerequisite corporate or investment steps where required.
- 5
Submit the applicable visa or status application.
- 6
Maintain the approved business and complete later reporting or extension procedures.
FAQ
Common questions
Is D-8 one single business visa?+
No. D-8 contains distinct subcategories with different investment, ownership, venture, business, and technology requirements.
Does investing money guarantee approval?+
No. Immigration also reviews the legal structure, source and use of funds, applicant’s role, business substance, and route-specific evidence.