South Korea Updates Eligibility Criteria For D-8 Visa Issuance Number (VIN) – Work Visas – South Korea
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Effective Nov. 2025, the Suwon Immigration Office has updated the eligibility criteria for D-8 Visa Issuance Number (VIN) applications.
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Effective Nov. 2025, the Suwon Immigration Office has updated
the eligibility criteria for D-8 Visa Issuance Number (VIN)
applications. This new requirement is only applicable to cases
processed by the Suwon Immigration Office, where the company’s
registered business address is in Suwon.
Applicants are now required to satisfy the minimum
career experience requirements corresponding to
their highest level of education.
Highest Level of Education
Minimum Career Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree
5 years
Master’s degree
2 years
Doctorate degree
N/A
Key Requirements
The applicant’s career experience must be relevant to the
position at the host company.
Proof of experience must be provided through a career
certificate or certificate of employment.
The experience does not need to be recent.
The applicant’s major need not be related to the
position.
The educational background must be verified by an education
certificate in English.
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria must undergo
pre-consultation with the Suwon Immigration VIN officer.
The requirements may change without prior notice due to
circumstances at the Suwon Immigration Office.
Additional Requirements
A copy of the identification of the Korean entity’s
representative
A copy of the D-8 expatriate list, as required by the
conditions
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