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Based on published Korean immigration guidelines. This is not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed immigration consultant (행정사) or attorney (변호사).

D-8F-5: Change from D-8 to F-5

Korea · Visa Status Change

Timeline

审批需4至8周

Exit required?

In-country

Documents

7 required

Confidence

High

Key Requirements

持D-8身份在韩国连续居留5年以上,期间维持50万美元以上的投资,并雇佣5名以上韩国籍全职员工。需完成KIIP 5级或具备同等韩语能力。须无犯罪记录且税务完全合规。

Required Documents
  • FDI登记证明
  • 投资证明(5年资本核实)
  • 员工记录(5名以上韩国籍员工)
  • 纳税记录(5年)
  • KIIP 5级结业证书
  • 外国人登陆证
  • 无犯罪记录证明
Process Timeline
  1. 1

    Prepare documents

    Gather all 7 required documents listed above

  2. 2

    Submit application

    Submit at local Immigration Office (출입국관리사무소) in Korea

  3. 3

    Processing

    审批需4至8周

  4. 4

    Receive new ARC

    Pick up updated Alien Registration Card

Important Notes

长期D-8投资者的直接永久居留路径。根据公布的指南(F-5-5),须持D-8身份连续居留5年、维持50万美元以上投资并雇佣5名韩国籍员工。D-8 → F-2-5 → F-5路径是可提前申请的替代方案。

Last updated: 2026-03-18

Information for general reference only. Final decisions on visa status changes rest solely with Korea Immigration Service. Requirements may change — always verify with the official source before applying.