How long does the International Trade / Business Management Visa (D-9) (South Korea) take to process?

Embassy processing usually takes minimum 15 working days and can take longer.

How long can you stay on the International Trade / Business Management Visa (D-9) (South Korea)?

For the approved trade/business-management activity period.

Can you work on the International Trade / Business Management Visa (D-9) (South Korea)?

Trade/business-management activity only as approved; no unrelated employment.

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South Korea

A vibrant tech hub offering lucrative manufacturing and technical roles through specialized employment programs.

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PR (3)

Study (3)

Visit (4)

Capital: Seoul
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
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Languages: Korean
Time vs Colombo: +3h 30m
Population: About 0 million
Calling code: +82
Drives on: Right
Climate: Temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer

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At a glance

Government fee

USD 60 standard single-entry visa fee for stays of 91 days or longer.

Visa fees are paid on application and may be collected in local currency by the embassy. Long-term holders staying over 90 days must register with immigration within 90 days after entry.

Processing time: Embassy processing usually takes minimum 15 working days and can take longer.
How long you can stay: For the approved trade/business-management activity period.
Work rights: Trade/business-management activity only as approved; no unrelated employment.
Where it leads: International trade/business management residence status.
Where you apply: Korean Embassy with business/trade registration, contract or activity documents.

Key requirements

Trade/business activity evidence
Korean business documents or contracts
Passport, visa form and photo
Financial/business support documents
Alien registration for over-90-day stay

Step-by-step process

The verified roadmap from starting your application to the grant.

1
Confirm investment or business subtype
Before application
Confirm whether the case is D-8 corporate/start-up investment or D-9 trade/business management and identify the exact Korean legal subtype.
2
Prepare business evidence
Before submission
Prepare investment registration, business registration, contracts, business plan, capital/source documents, passport, form and photo.
3
File through embassy or immigration route
Submission date
Submit through Korean Embassy or immigration/agency-supported route depending on investment/trade subtype and prior approvals.
4
Complete review and extra requests
Minimum 15 working days by embassy; may take longer
Respond to any request for proof of funds, business legitimacy, registration or source-of-capital documents.
Enter and maintain business conditions
After entry
Enter Korea, register as a foreigner within 90 days for long-term stay, and maintain the approved investment/business conditions.

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Cost breakdown

A verified breakdown beyond just the visa fee.

Government fee: USD 60 standard single-entry visa fee for stays of 91 days or longer.
Agent fee: $1,219
Travel: $518
Settling in: $3,793
Monthly living cost: $1,269

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Important notes

D-9 is activity-specific and not a general employment visa.
Documents vary by trade/business subtype.
Immigration may request further proof.

Streams

International trade
Business management
Trade brokerage

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This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.

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Visa Routes Breakdown

Confirm investment or business subtype

Prepare business evidence

File through embassy or immigration route

Complete review and extra requests

Enter and maintain business conditions

Identity & Personal

Purpose of Visit

Health & Character

Important notes

Streams

Official sources

Confirm investment or business subtype

Prepare business evidence

File through embassy or immigration route

Complete review and extra requests

Enter and maintain business conditions

Identity & Personal

Purpose of Visit

Health & Character

Important notes

Streams

Official sources