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D-8 Corporate Investment Visa: Complete Guide
The D-8 investment visa for Korea explained: who it's for, investment requirements, incorporation, documents, and how it links to residency.
The D-8 corporate investment visa is for founders and investors building a company in Korea. It links your investment and incorporation to your visa. Here's the complete guide.
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Who it's for
Foreign nationals who invest in and operate a Korean company — startups and established investors alike.
Investment requirements
There's a minimum qualifying investment, set by immigration and updated periodically. It must be properly documented (capital transfer, incorporation records). Confirm the current figure before planning.
Incorporation + visa (linked)
- Establish a Korean corporation.
- Make the qualifying investment and document it.
- Apply for the D-8 based on the company and investment.
- Register (ARC) after approval.
Documents
Business registration, capital/investment evidence, corporate documents, your personal application documents, and a business plan in many cases.
Path to residency
A stable, qualifying business can support a later move to F-2 residence and eventually F-5 — worth planning from the start.
How Langle can help
Langle's consultants align your incorporation and D-8 application and plan the residency path. Start free on our visa consulting page.
General information, not legal advice. Rules and figures change; verify on HiKorea or with a consultant before applying.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the D-8 visa?
- A corporate investment visa for foreign nationals who invest in and run a company in Korea. It's tied to a legitimate business you've invested in.
- How much do I need to invest for a D-8?
- There's a minimum investment amount set by immigration, which changes periodically. Confirm the current figure and how it must be documented.
- Do I need to set up a company first?
- Typically you establish a Korean corporation and make the qualifying investment, then apply. The incorporation and visa steps are linked.
- Can the D-8 lead to residency?
- Yes — running a qualifying business over time can support a move toward F-2 residence and eventually F-5.