D-9 International Trade & Management Visa
For qualifying foreign nationals engaging in trade, export-import, business management, and other commercial activities within the D-9 framework.
Visa Overview
The D-9 Visa covers qualifying trade and business-management activities under the applicable subcategory. The exact route must be identified before presenting a final eligibility checklist, and business registration, trade records, contracts, tax records, and a real business base may be material.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 2 Years at a Time
This is the statutory maximum at one time. The actual grant may be shorter.
Work Activity
Approved Trade / Commercial Management
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
D-9 is not a single universal trade visa. Requirements vary by the specific activity, so the applicant’s exact trade or management route must be identified before giving a definitive checklist.
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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 applicant’s intended activity must fall within an applicable D-9 category.
- ✓A genuine Korean business / trade operation must be established where required by the route.
- ✓The applicant must satisfy the route-specific business, investment, trade-performance, or professional requirements.
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.
- ✓Business registration and company / business establishment records.
- ✓Trade registration / identification where applicable.
- ✓Import-export records, contracts, invoices, or commercial performance evidence.
- ✓Tax and financial records.
- ✓Office lease or business-site evidence.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Identify the correct D-9 activity / subcategory.
- 2
Review the Korean business and commercial structure.
- 3
Verify trade, contract, financial, and tax evidence.
- 4
Prepare applicant and business documents.
- 5
Submit the appropriate visa or stay application.
- 6
Maintain evidence of continuing business activity for future stay applications.
FAQ
Common questions
Is D-9 only for import-export businesses?+
No. D-9 covers specified trade and management activities under multiple routes. The correct subcategory must be identified based on the actual activity.
What is important for extension?+
Depending on the route, continuing business operation, trade or commercial performance, tax records, and an actual business base can be important.