Cases of change from D2 visa to D8 visa for international students with D8 visa
Mr. A, a Chinese international student, came to Korea to study and invested a considerable amount of time, 8 years, to finish his bachelor’s degree and graduate his master’s degree.
During the 8 years of studying abroad, I had difficulties with Korean at the beginning, but as the language problems were resolved little by little, I was able to build many pleasant memories.
Around graduation, I came to think that I wanted to run a business rather than find a job, and I searched for various business items.
And finally, focusing on the inconveniences he felt while studying abroad, he decided to start a service center for storing luggage and moving luggage for Chinese students, and requested the management agency of Imi Korea.
Is it possible to change from D2 visa to D8 visa?
Most Korean stay visas can be changed to D8 investment visas. In addition, it is possible to change it even if you enter Korea on a short-term visa. However, it is not possible to enter Korea with a pure tourist visa (C-3-2) or medical tourist visa (C-3-3).
How to prove the source of investment funds for international students
Proof of source of funds is the most important part for international students on a D8 visa. In the case of Mr. A, a Chinese international student, his mother gave him business funds. Just in time, due to the spread of the corona virus in China, it was impossible to notarize in China, so I received an apostille from Hong Kong and submitted it.
How do you prove the authenticity of your business?
In the case of Chinese student A, he had prepared a lot for a long time for his business. The business was leased and the interior had already been completed, and the sincerity of the business was evident, such as obtaining a cargo license and purchasing a truck. Our administrative agency added market research data on Chinese students to this to make the business plan a little more specific. And it was modified to highlight the history of studying abroad for a long time.
As a result of submitting the documents through these procedures, I was able to obtain permission for the D8 visa in 3 weeks without any supplementation.
