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D-9 (Trade Management)
Applicants: Persons dispatched for company setup/management, trade, machinery installation, etc.
Stay period: 2 years (extendable)
D-9 Treaty Trade - Trade & Export
Quick Overview
- Best for: Persons dispatched for company setup/management, trade, machinery installation, etc.
- Typical stay: 2 years (extendable)
- What to prepare: Passport, application form, and photo are basic. Check additional documents by visa type.
Detailed Description
Scope of Activities
Company management, trade, commercial business
Installation/operation/maintenance of export facilities (machinery)
Supervision of shipbuilding, equipment manufacturing
1 Maximum period of stay that can be granted once: 2 years.
Who can apply?
Company management trade for profit business
A trader who has been assigned a unique trade business number by the head of the Korea International Trade Association in accordance with the Foreign Trade Act and the Foreign Trade Management Regulations.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of export equipment (machinery)
A person who is dispatched or invited to an industrial equipment (machinery) introducing company to provide the necessary technology for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment.
Supervision of shipbuilding and equipment manufacturing
Persons dispatched to supervise shipbuilding and industrial equipment manufacturing (dispatched by the owner or a specialized service provider designated by the owner)
Company management, for-profit business
Persons who establish a company in Korea to manage a business or engage in commercial activities.
Required Documents
Trade Visa Scoring System applicants
Scored 60 or more points out of a total of 160 points in the trade visa scoring system, with at least 10 points in the required categories.
Authorization requirements
Business registration must be completed in the applicant's name.
The applicant has not violated any immigration laws within three years prior to the date of application.
Documents to be submitted
Application form, passport copy
Copy of business license
Copy of trade license (issued by the Korea International Trade Association)
Original and copy of joint business agreement (in case of joint business)
Lease agreement
Proof of scoring system
For trade performance, submit "Export and Import Performance Certificate" issued by the head of the Korea International Trade Association
Experience certificate, diploma, education certificate, etc. for expertise in the trade field
Other proof of capital, TOPIK score sheet, certificate of completion of social integration program, etc.
A person who is dispatched or invited to an industrial equipment (machine) introduction company to provide the necessary skills for installation/operation/maintenance of the equipment.
Visa issuance authorization application, passport copy, 1 standardized photo
Letter of invitation
Equipment introduction contract or proof of industrial equipment introduction
Dispatch order
A copy of the business license of the inviting company or a certificate of full corporate registration.
Annual tax payment certificate
Persons dispatched to supervise shipbuilding and industrial equipment production
Visa issuance authorization application, passport copy, one standardized photo
Letter of invitation
Copy of the contract
Dispatch order
A copy of the inviting company's business license or a copy of all corporate registration items
Annual tax certificate
What to watch out for
- Even with the same visa code, outcomes can differ by nationality, education, career, and stay history.
- Please re-check document issue dates, translation, and notarization requirements right before submission.
- Stay period and work scope are finalized by the actual permit details.