D-8-1 Corporate Investment Visa
For qualifying foreign investment in a Korean corporation and eligible essential-professional activity in management, administration, production, or technology.
Visa Overview
The D-8-1 Visa is the corporate-investment route under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act. The investment target must be a Korean corporation. The official manual generally requires an investment of at least KRW 100 million and either ownership of at least 10% of voting shares or another qualifying shareholding and executive appointment arrangement.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 5 Years at a Time
This is the official maximum at one time. The actual grant may be shorter.
Work Activity
Management / Administration / Essential Professional Activity
Activities must remain within the approved scope.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact immigration procedure before filing.
Important Notice
Investment amount alone does not guarantee D-8-1 approval. Immigration reviews the investment structure, ownership, source and use of funds, the applicant’s role, actual business premises, business activity, and corporate records.
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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.
- ✓The investment target must be a Korean corporation.
- ✓The investment generally must be at least KRW 100 million.
- ✓The applicant must satisfy the applicable ownership / executive-arrangement requirement and perform qualifying essential-professional activity.
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.
- ✓Foreign investment notification and foreign-invested company registration materials.
- ✓Corporate registry, business registration, and shareholder records.
- ✓Evidence of investment remittance, introduction, and use of capital.
- ✓Appointment / dispatch / executive or employment evidence as applicable.
- ✓Office lease, business-performance, and tax records where required.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Confirm the D-8-1 investment and ownership structure.
- 2
Review foreign-investment reporting and company registration status.
- 3
Review the applicant’s role and essential-professional status.
- 4
Prepare investment, corporate, workplace, and applicant documents.
- 5
Submit the applicable visa or stay application.
- 6
Respond to supplementation or factual review if requested.
FAQ
Common questions
Is KRW 100 million enough by itself?+
No. The investment amount is only one requirement. The corporate-investment structure, ownership or qualifying arrangement, applicant role, and real business operation must also be reviewed.
Is the five-year stay automatic?+
No. Five years is the official maximum that may be granted at one time. The actual grant can be shorter depending on the case.