D-9Others

Trade Management

Overview
SummaryD-9 visa scope of activities Company management, trade, commercial business Installation/operation/maintenance of export equipment (machinery) Shipbuilding, equipment manufacturing supervision
Duration of Stay2 years (maximum period per grant)
Additional Details
Employment Not Allowed
Dependents Not Allowed
Eligibility Requirements
  • Company management, trade, commercial business

    Traders who have been assigned unique trade business numbers by the president of Korea International Trade Association under the Foreign Trade Act and Foreign Trade Management Regulations

  • Installation, operation, maintenance of export equipment (machinery)

    Individuals dispatched or invited to companies importing industrial equipment (machinery) to provide technology necessary for installation, operation, maintenance (servicing) of such equipment

  • Shipbuilding, equipment manufacturing supervision

    Individuals dispatched for supervision of shipbuilding and industrial equipment manufacturing (individuals dispatched from ordering companies or professional service providing companies designated by ordering companies)

  • Company management, commercial business

    Individuals establishing companies in Korea to operate businesses or engage in commercial activities

Required Documents
  • Trade visa point system applicants

    Requirements: Score 60 or more points out of total 160 points, mandatory item score 10 or more points

    Permission requirements: Business registration completed in applicant's own name, no violation of Immigration Control Act within 3 years from application date

    Submission documents: 1. Certificate of visa issuance application, passport copy, 2. Business registration copy, 3. Unique trade business number certificate (issued by Korea International Trade Association) copy, 4. Original and copy of joint business agreement (for joint business partners), 5. Lease contract, 6. Documents proving point system applicable scores, 7. Trade performance: "Import/Export Performance Certificate" (issued by Korea International Trade Association), 8. Trade field expertise: career certificate, degree, education completion certificate, etc., 9. Other capital documents, TOPIK score sheet, Social Integration Program completion certificate, etc.

  • Technology providers dispatched or invited to companies importing industrial equipment (machinery) to provide necessary technology for equipment installation/operation/maintenance

    Submission documents: 1. Certificate of visa issuance application, passport copy, 1 standard photo, 2. Invitation letter, 3. Equipment introduction contract or industrial equipment introduction documents, 4. Dispatch order, 5. Inviting company's business registration copy or corporate register, 6. Annual tax payment certificate

  • Individuals dispatched for supervision of shipbuilding and industrial equipment manufacturing

    Submission documents: 1. Certificate of visa issuance application, passport copy, 1 standard photo, 2. Invitation letter, 3. Order contract copy, 4. Dispatch order, 5. Inviting company's business registration copy or corporate register, 6. Annual tax payment certificate

For more details, please visit the HiKorea website or contact the Korea Immigration Contact Center (1345).
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