🇰🇷 South Korea · Employer-sponsored work
D-7-1 Intra-Company Transfer Visa – Foreign Company — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ch-en/brd/m_7996/view.do?seq=700070.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Those that have worked for foreign public institution, or the main office, branch office or other establishments of the company for more than a year ... Who works by being dispatched as an indispensable professional worker at the branch office, subsidiary, supervising office or an interrelated company ... Required Documents: ... A dispatch warrant and a certificate of incumbency.”
“página descreve elegibilidade do D-7 (intra-company transfer); não declara PR (residência temporária renovável)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.