Transfer within your multinational company to a Korean office or subsidiary.
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years per issuance (renewable up to 5 years total)
Processing
2–4 weeks
Visa Fee
$74.63 (status change) / $44.78 (extension)
Fees and processing times sourced from HiKorea & Ministry of Justice. Figures are updated periodically but may change — verify before submitting.
The D-7 visa is issued to employees of multinational corporations who are being transferred to work at a Korean branch, affiliate, or subsidiary of their overseas employer. It is the standard visa for intracompany transferees and requires that the applicant has worked at the overseas entity for at least 1 year before the transfer.
Managers, executives, and specialists employed by a multinational company for at least 1 year who are being transferred to the company's Korean office, branch, or subsidiary. Common in global consulting firms, financial institutions, technology companies, and manufacturing conglomerates with Korean operations.
Employed by the overseas entity of the multinational for at least 1 year prior to transfer
The overseas employer and the Korean entity must have a qualifying corporate relationship (parent-subsidiary, branch, affiliate)
Position in Korea must be managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge-based
Bachelor's degree or higher, OR at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
No criminal record
Valid passport + completed visa application form + passport photo
Employment transfer letter from the company (both overseas and Korean entities)
Proof of at least 1 year of employment with the overseas entity (payslips, employment certificate)
Korean entity's business registration documents
Evidence of the corporate relationship between overseas and Korean entities
Degree certificate or proof of professional experience
Criminal background check (apostilled, issued within 3 months)
Obtain a formal transfer letter
Get a signed transfer letter from your company that confirms your role, salary, and the corporate relationship between the overseas and Korean entities.
Gather employment history documents
Collect payslips, employment certificates, or HR records proving you have worked for the company for at least 1 year.
Apply at the Korean consulate
Submit your D-7 application at the Korean embassy or consulate in your country. Your company's Korean HR team will typically assist with this.
Register after arrival
Within 90 days of arrival, register at the local immigration office to obtain your Alien Registration Card (ARC).
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