Korea D8 Visa with Gifted Funds from Parents (UK Applicant Case)

2025-08-08BY Immikorea

최종 업데이트: 2025년 8월 12일

Korea D8 Visa with gifted Funds from Parents(UK Applicant Case)

A british national successfully obtained a D-8 visa by using 100 million KRW, received as a gift from their father, as investment capital.

The most critical and challenging part of the D-8 visa application process is proving the source of funds.
If the source of funds is not clearly documented, there is a high chance that the application will be delayed, rejected, or even deemed ineligible. This is especially true in the case of gifted funds, where immigration authorities will thoroughly examine the financial source of the parents who provided the gift. While it may seem straightforward to verify the origin of funds, immigration offices often demand unexpectedly detailed and complex documentation. As a result, some applicants end up abandoning their applications during the preparation stage due to the difficulty of meeting these requirements.

When accurate documentation is not prepared from the outset, applicants may need to submit additional documents such as apostille certifications, which can be time-consuming and costly. During this period, unnecessary office rent payments may also accrue. In some cases, the cost of apostille certifications and rent can exceed that of large corporations. For this reason, our office strives to present the most accurate documentation possible to ease the burden on applicants.

In this particular case, the donor (parent) was able to prepare the required documents according to our guidance. Leveraging our extensive experience, we prepared convincing documentation for the immigration office, enabling the applicant to obtain approval within just two weeks of submission.