D-10-2 Business Startup Job Seeker Visa
South Korea
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$80
3-5 weeks
High
About this Visa
This visa lets you move to South Korea to start a technology business. You get 1-3 years to plan, learn, and prepare while taking government-run startup courses (OASIS program). You cannot work a regular job, but you can do internships or part-time work up to 25 hours per week. The visa is for anyone with a college degree and a business idea. You must show you have about $4,000 in savings and no criminal record. This is your first step toward getting a D-8-4 business visa to actually run your company. You must participate in OASIS, Korea's government startup support program, which provides free or cheap training, mentorship, and connections to investors and the startup ecosystem.
Key Benefits
- Live legally in Korea for 1-3 years
- Take free or cheap startup training courses
- File patents and protect your business idea
- Get mentorship from government mentors and investors
- Work part-time up to 25 hours per week
- Travel freely in and out of Korea
- Build connections with Korean startups and entrepreneurs
- Clear pathway to D-8-4 business visa after preparation
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have bachelor's degree or higher from any recognized university
- Must have a viable business or technology idea
- Must have no criminal record
- Must not have broken Korean immigration laws
- Must show 6+ million KRW in savings
- Must pass TB test if from designated 35 countries
- Cannot have major fines (2M+ KRW) or 4+ violations in past 10 years
- Cannot have overstayed visas previously
Financial Requirement
Show 6 million KRW (~$4,000 USD) in your bank account. No ongoing income requirement. Must maintain funds throughout visa period.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for 6+ months
- Bachelor's degree certificateOfficial copy with apostille if from foreign university
- Bank statementShowing 6+ million KRW in account
- Business plan1-2 pages explaining your startup idea
- Address in KoreaLease, Airbnb confirmation, or hotel booking
- OASIS program certificateObtained after completing startup courses
- Patent or business documentationIf you have patents or IP rights - optional but strongly recommended
- TB test certificateRequired for citizens of 35 countries including Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Vietnam, Nigeria, South Africa, and others
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.