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Korea Special Startup Visa

Published on
June 17, 2026
Key Points
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Applications Open
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December 3, 2024
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Applications Close
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December 31, 2034
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For foreign founders with promising innovation and business potential
Download Materials
Announcement
Business Plan
Provision, Use, and Consent of Personal Information
Recommendation Application

Korea Special Startup Visa

The 'Startup Korea Special Visa' for foreign entrepreneurs.
This visa focuses on innovation and business potential rather than academic or technical qualifications.

Application are accepted on a rolling basis.

Announcement Plan View

Application Period

From December 3, 2024 (Tuesday) 18:00 to December 31, 2034 (Sunday) 17:00 (KST)

Application Link View

Eligibility

Representative of a (prospective) startup who is not a Korean national.

The (prospective) startup must comply with the eligibility criteria stipulated in the Support for Small and Medium Enterprise Establishment Act.

*Please refer to the official announcement for information on disqualifying conditions.

Application Materials View

-Recommendation Letter Application Form

-Business Plan

-Consent for the Provision, Use, and Collection of Personal Information

-Copy of Passport or Alien Registration Card

-Copy of Corporate Registration Certificate or Business Registration Certificate

-Co-Representative Confirmation Document Issued by K-Scouter (if required)

*The following forms to be filled out can be found on the left-hand side under 'download materials'

Contact Information

Click link : https://www.k-startup.go.kr/web/s/HX0s67i5n

For Application Inquiries

Recommendation Letter Application Form

Email: startup.korea.visa@gmail.com

Phone: +82-2-3440-7346 (Business Hours: 9 AM–6 PM, KST)

For Other Inquiries

KISED Global Expansion Team

Email: now@kised.or.kr

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