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D-10 β D-8: Change from D-10 to D-8
Korea Β· Visa Status Change
Timeline
4-8 weeks processing after company registration
Exit required?
In-country
Documents
5 required
Confidence
High
Key Requirements
For D-10-2 holders: complete OASIS program requirements and register a Korean company. D-8-4 qualification is points-based (60+ OASIS certificate points + bachelor's degree + IP rights). Company must be formally incorporated. For corporate investment track: investment of β©100,000,000 or more.
Required Documents
- Business registration certificate (μ¬μ μλ±λ‘μ¦)
- OASIS or startup program completion certificate
- Investment proof or capital documentation
- Business plan
- Degree certificate
Process Timeline
- 1
Prepare documents
Gather all 5 required documents listed above
- 2
Submit application
Submit at local Immigration Office (μΆμ κ΅κ΄λ¦¬μ¬λ¬΄μ) in Korea
- 3
Processing
4-8 weeks processing after company registration
- 4
Receive new ARC
Pick up updated Alien Registration Card
Important Notes
D-10-2 β D-8-4 is the standard startup founder pathway in Korea's OASIS program. D-8-4 allows full operation of the startup company. The D-8-4 pathway has been progressively streamlined through OASIS since 2020.
Last updated: 2026-03-18
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Information for general reference only. Final decisions on visa status changes rest solely with Korea Immigration Service. Requirements may change β always verify with the official source before applying.