D-7 Intra-Company Transfer - South Korea

What it is

For employees of foreign companies transferred to their Korean branch, subsidiary, or joint venture. Requires at least 1 year of employment at the overseas entity. Official sub-categories: D-7-1 외국기업 (foreign company); D-7-2 내국기업 (domestic company); D-7-91 FTA전근 (FTA transfer); D-7-92 FTA계약 (FTA contract).

Key facts

Category: Business
Duration: 1 to 2 years (renewable)
Processing time: 4 weeks
Maximum validity: 3 years
Path to permanent residence: Indirect route
Dependants: Yes

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee (single entry, stay 91 days or more): USD 60
Application fee (if issued as a 2-entry visa): USD 70
Application fee (if issued as a multiple-entry visa): USD 90

Key requirements

At least 1 year of employment at the overseas parent company
Korean branch, subsidiary, or JV registered with Korean authorities
Transfer documentation from the parent company
Proof of specialist or managerial role
Employment contract or assignment letter

Working on this visa

Only the activities of this status of residence are permitted; employment or any other activity requires prior permission for out-of-status activity (Immigration Act Art. 20).

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.