Korea offers special visas for foreign founders

Understand the different startup and business visa options, including eligibility, application tips, and recommended steps.

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Korea OASIS Program: Startup Visa Pathways, Process & Points

Korea's OASIS program: how it works and who's running it in 2026.

Symone Gosby

July 1, 2026

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D-9-1 Trade Visa Korea: Requirements & Application Guide

D-9-1 Trade Visa guide: eligibility, required documents, application process, and key tips for foreign entrepreneurs in Korea.

Symone Gosby

July 1, 2026

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Korea's D-10-2 Startup Preparation Visa: Entry Guide for Foreign Founders

How founders can use the D-10-2 Startup Preparation Visa to join Korea's startup ecosystem: eligibility, requirements, and next steps.

July 1, 2026

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D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

A newer visa category that skips the OASIS point system entirely - evaluated on your startup idea alone.

June 29, 2026

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The Incheon Advantage: Your Strategic Alternative for the OASIS Journey

Details about what the city of Incheon can offer foreign founders looking to accumulate D-8-4 visa points and start a business.

July 27, 2026

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Job Seeking vs. Startup Prep: Which D-10 Visa is Right for You?

Comparison of the purpose, benefits, and limits of the D-10-1 Job Seeker visa and D-10-2 Startup Preparation visa.

August 20, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What visa do foreign entrepreneurs need to start a business in Korea?

Foreign founders typically apply for a Korea startup visa, most commonly the D-8-4 startup visa. Other visa options such as the D-10 job seeker visa may also allow founders to prepare a business before formally launching.

What are the requirements for a Korea startup visa?

Can foreigners start a company in Korea without a startup visa?

How long does it take to get a startup visa in Korea?

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