- country
- South Korea
- eligibility
- Technology-based startup visa for foreign entrepreneurs establishing technology startups in Korea. Requires scoring at least 60 points under Korea's Startup Immigration Points System, with at least one item from the Prerequisites category (the most straightforward prerequisite being applying for a utility or design patent, worth 5 points and mandatory). Points can be accumulated through OASIS programs (e.g., OASIS-4 Entrepreneurship Education = 10 points; OASIS-5 Startup Mentoring = 15 points).
- processing notes
- Supported by the OASIS (Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System) program, which assists non-Korean prospective entrepreneurs in obtaining the D-8-4 (and D-10-2 preparation) visa. OASIS participation qualifies applicants toward the points needed for the D-8-4.