D-7

주재 (D-7)

Intra-company Transferee (D-7)

Visa for Domestic Dispatch of Foreign Company Executives

Work

Validity

One-time issuance, maximum stay period of 3 years.

Processing Time

Varies (typically 5-10 business days)

Application Fee

Varies (please consult with the embassy or consulate)

Subcategories

D-7-1

General Representative

Dispatched as essential professional personnel to domestic affiliated companies after working for more than one year at a foreign headquarters or similar.

ExecutiveSenior ManagerSpecialist

D-7-2

Dispatch of overseas corporations by listed companies and public institutions

Dispatched to the domestic headquarters after working for more than one year at a foreign local corporation or overseas branch established by a listed company or public institution.

Provision of specialized knowledge and technologyTransfer of specialized skills

Eligibility Requirements

① Individuals dispatched as essential professionals to affiliated companies, subsidiaries, branches, or offices in South Korea after working for more than one year at foreign public institutions, organizations, or company headquarters and branches (excluding those under the corporate investment D-8 visa). ② Professionals dispatched to the domestic headquarters or main office after working for more than one year at overseas local corporations or branches established by listed companies (including KOSDAQ) or public institutions.
Activities of foreign personnel stationed at domestic branches of foreign companies and activities of foreign personnel working for overseas expansion companies at the domestic headquarters.

Required Documents

1Visa issuance application form (Attachment No. 17) or visa issuance recognition application form (Attachment No. 21)
2Passport or passport copy
31 standard-sized photo
4Commission
5Letter of Invitation (when applying for visa issuance approval)
6Required documentation for essential professionals (resume, certificate of employment, etc.)
7Dispatch Order (Specify Dispatch Period)
8Certificate of Employment from a Foreign Company
9Application Form (Attachment Form No. 34)
10Passport
11Alien Registration Card
121 standard size photo
13Dispatch Order
14Documents proving the establishment of a domestic branch (copy of installation permit or notification acceptance)
15Documents proving normal operation of the branch (performance of business fund introduction, operational plan, tax payment records, etc.)
16Required Documentation for Essential Professionals
17Certificate of All Registered Matters of the Head Office (can be omitted for public enterprises)
18Foreign Direct Investment Notification Acceptance Document or Overseas Branch Installation Notification Acceptance Document
19Documents proving overseas remittance confirmation
20Certificate of all corporate registration details for overseas branches or business registration certificate
21Certificate of Employment at Overseas Branch and Certificate of Tax Payment
22Head Office Dispatch Order
23Documents proving the introduction of operating funds, including foreign exchange purchase certificates
24Certificate of Tax Payment
25Documents proving the establishment of a domestic branch
26Business Registration Certificate
27Certificate of Registration of Foreign Legal Advisory Office
28Domestic Branch Installation Report and Business Registration Certificate
29Additional documents by type (employment certificate, contract, diploma, etc.)
30Dispatch Order (Issued by Headquarters)
31Documents proving the same affiliated company (such as a certificate of corporate registration)
32Copy of Business Registration Certificate
33Domestic Branch Installation Permit, etc.
34Consent Form of the Head of the Workplace
35Business Performance Certification Documents (Corporate Tax Payment Certificate, etc.)
36Statement of Purpose
37Dispatch Order (issued by foreign headquarters) or Certificate of Expected Employment
38Copy of the Domestic Branch Installation Permit or Copy of the Liaison Office Installation Permit
39Documents proving foreign companies of the same group
40Annual tax payment certificate or foreign exchange purchase certificate and other documents proving the introduction of business funds
41Original Office Lease Agreement
42Status of Foreign Workers
43If necessary: Certificate of personal tax payment, withholding tax receipt for earned income, or certificate of income amount
44Certificate of Employment from a Foreign Company
45Documents proving the establishment of a domestic branch
46Resume or Certificate of Employment
47Annual Tax Payment Certificate
48Dispatch Order or Certificate of Employment from Foreign Headquarters
49Copy of the Domestic Branch Installation Permit or the Liaison Office Installation Permit
50Documents proving the introduction of business funds
51Certificate of Personal Tax Payment, or Withholding Tax Receipt for Employment Income, or Certificate of Income Amount
52Proof of Residence Documents
53Certificate of Employment
54Tax Payment Certificate Document
55Copy of the registration certificate of the foreign legal advisory office and foreign legal advisory firm
56Dispatch Order and Certificate of Employment
57Tax Certificate and Tax Payment Certificate (Individual and Company)

Extension & Renewal

Submission of personal tax payment certificate is mandatory when extending the period of stay. Depending on the circumstances, submission of the withholding tax receipt for earned income or the income certificate may also be required.

Living Guide: Important Information

Benefits & Exemptions

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Chinese resident representative and accompanying family (F-3)
Multiple visas can be issued within a validity period of 2 years.
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Chilean
Issuance of a single-entry visa for a stay of 1 year in accordance with the Korea-Chile FTA
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Re-entry within one year for those who have completed foreigner registration
Re-entry Permit Exemption

Restrictions

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Those who qualify for the business investment (D-8) are excluded.
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Requirements for working for more than one year at a foreign headquarters, etc.
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Persons engaged in national key industries or national projects are exempt from the one-year work requirement.
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Essential professionals dispatched to domestic branches of foreign companies with a capital investment of more than 500,000 USD are exempt from the one-year work requirement.
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Excluding overseas local corporations or branches of listed companies where the investment amount or operating funds from the head office are less than 500,000 US dollars.
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For employees of overseas expansion companies, the requirement is to have worked at an overseas branch for more than one year.
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The head office must be a listed corporation (including KOSDAQ) or a public institution.
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The local corporation is applicable only if the headquarters has invested more than 500,000 USD.
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Overseas branches are only applicable when the headquarters provides an operating fund of more than 500,000 USD.
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The applicant must have at least one year of experience working as a professional in an overseas branch.
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The applicant must possess specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities.
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In principle, it should be at the level of manager or senior researcher or higher.
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It will be the case where one is dispatched to the headquarters for a specified period.

Exceptions & Special Conditions

Personnel engaged in national key industries or national projects
Exemption from the one-year work requirement.
Foreign companies that have introduced operational funds of over 500,000 USD are required to dispatch essential professional personnel to their domestic branches.
Exemption from the one-year work requirement.
Overseas Branch of Public Institutions
The requirement for an overseas investment amount of 500,000 USD is not applicable.
Foreign Legal Advisory Office Administrative Staff
Exemption from the requirement of one year of employment at the head office.
Engagement in national key industries or national projects.
Exemption from the one-year work requirement.
In cases deemed necessary by the Minister of Justice.
Exemption from the one-year work requirement.
The investment capital or operating funds of overseas local corporations or branches is less than USD 500,000.
Exemption from D-7 Qualification

Procedures

Extension

Submission of a certificate of individual tax payment is required when extending the period of stay. Depending on the circumstances, submission of a withholding tax receipt for earned income or a certificate of income amount may also be required.

Status Change

① Long-term residence qualification change is possible for German nationals (B-1) except for technical training (D-3), non-professional employment (E-9), and tourism employment (H-1). ② Approval for change of qualification from corporate investment (D-8) to executive (D-7). ③ Approval for change of qualification from Chilean nationals (C-3-4) to D-7.

Workplace Change

Movement within the same affiliated company does not require a change of workplace approval and will be processed as a change notification for foreigner registration. Required documents: application form, passport, foreigner registration card, fee, dispatch order, proof of affiliation, additional workplace funding verification documents, complete certificate of corporate registration, and a copy of the business registration certificate.

Essential Professional Personnel Type

Type	Definition
Executive	A person who primarily directs the organization and exercises broad decision-making authority, receiving only general oversight from the board of directors and shareholders.
Senior Manager	Responsibility for establishing and implementing organizational goals and policies, holding the authority to hire and fire employees or recommend them, and exercising supervisory and control authority.
Specialist	A holder of highly specialized and exclusive experience and knowledge essential for the research, design, technology, and management of the services of the company.

Scope of Essential Professionals

Classification	Relevant scope
Executive	A person who primarily directs the organization and exercises broad decision-making authority, receiving only general direction and supervision from the board of directors and shareholders.
Senior Manager	Responsible for establishing and implementing organizational goals and policies, possessing hiring and firing rights or recommendation rights, and exercising supervisory and control authority.
Specialist	A person with highly specialized and exclusive experience and knowledge essential for the research, design, technology, and management of the services of the relevant company.

Source: Official Immigration Guidelines

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This information is for reference only. Visa requirements and procedures may vary depending on your nationality and individual circumstances. Always verify with official sources before applying.