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D-8-4 Startup Visa (OASIS Track)

Processing
2-6 weeks
Cost
From $60
Validity
1 year

Points-based technology startup visa with no minimum capital. Points come from intellectual property, OASIS training, incubation and business progress.

Requirements

  • Score 60+ points out of 300 on the startup points table
  • Korean corporation registered with the founder as representative
  • Advanced-technology business idea (IP such as a patent application scores heavily)
  • OASIS program completion adds 30 bonus points
  • Business premises (incubator space accepted)

Time and cost

Processing time
2-6 weeks after points evidence is assembled
Validity
1 year, renewable based on business performance
Cost

From $60

Required

  • About $60 to $90 visa fee

Optional

  • ₩130,000 status change fee, if you change status inside Korea
Path to residency
F-2-7 points residency, then F-5 permanent residence as the business matures

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Valid for the intended stay

  • Corporate registration

    Korean registry extract naming the applicant

  • Points evidence

    OASIS certificates, patent filings, incubation contracts

  • Business plan

    Technology and commercialisation plan

  • Office/incubator contract

    Premises evidence

Tips

  • The typical path is OASIS training on D-10-2, then D-8-4 within 6-12 months
  • A Korean patent application is the single largest point earner
  • Renewals require evidence of progress such as revenue, employees or investment