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D-9 Trade & Business Visa Guide
The D-9 trade and business management visa for Korea explained: who it's for, how it differs from the D-8, requirements, and documents.
The D-9 trade and business visa covers trade and management activity in Korea — the counterpart to the investment-based D-8. Here's who it's for and how it works.
Choosing D-8 vs D-9? Ask a consultant.
What the D-9 is for
Foreign nationals engaged in trade operations or business management in Korea, where the activity — not just an investment amount — is central.
D-9 vs D-8
- D-8 — investment-based (invest in a corporation).
- D-9 — trade / management activities.
Your business model decides which fits — some founders qualify under one but not the other.
Requirements & documents
- Evidence of legitimate trade/management activity.
- Documents showing your role in it.
- Standard application materials.
Requirements vary by case, so confirm the current specifics.
Path to residency
A stable, qualifying operation can support a later move toward F-2 residence and F-5.
How Langle can help
Langle's consultants determine whether D-8 or D-9 fits your model and prepare the application. Start free on our visa consulting page.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change; verify on HiKorea or with a consultant before applying.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the D-9 visa?
- A visa for trade and business-management activities in Korea — for example running trade operations or managing a business, as distinct from the investment-based D-8.
- How is the D-9 different from the D-8?
- The D-8 is investment-based (you invest in a corporation); the D-9 covers trade/management activities. Your business model determines which applies.
- What do I need for a D-9?
- Documents showing the legitimate trade/management activity and your role, plus standard application materials. Requirements vary by case.
- Can the D-9 lead to residency?
- Running a qualifying business over time can support a move toward F-2 residence and eventually F-5.