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Short Description:<\/strong> Complete guide to South Korea\u2019s F-4-17 overseas Korean visa for entrepreneurs with USD 100,000, including eligibility, documents, work rights, renewal, and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last Verified On:<\/strong> April 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n The F-4-17<\/strong> is a subcategory of South Korea\u2019s F-4 Overseas Korean<\/strong> status. It is designed for eligible overseas Koreans who invest in and run a business in South Korea, with a commonly cited threshold of USD 100,000<\/strong> or the KRW equivalent under the applicable investment rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In plain English:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This route exists because South Korea has a special legal framework for overseas Koreans<\/strong> under the Overseas Koreans Act<\/strong> and related immigration rules. The F-4 status gives many overseas Koreans easier access to residence and economic activity in Korea than ordinary foreign nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea\u2019s visa and stay system usually works like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For F-4-17, the practical reality is that this is best understood as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Names can vary across official systems, missions, and document lists. You may see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea\u2019s public-facing visa websites do not always publish every sub-code with complete detail in one place. Some of the sub-numbering like F-4-17<\/strong> may appear in administrative guidance, visa portals, or mission-specific instructions rather than one consolidated statute page. Where a specific point is not publicly standardized, this guide says so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is primarily for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may fit applicants who are not passive investors, but who will be involved in establishing or operating a Korean business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you qualify as an overseas Korean and want the flexibility of F-4 status while running a business, this route may be attractive compared with some employer-tied work visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you only want to visit Korea temporarily for sightseeing, this is the wrong route. Use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are only coming for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n then a short-term business\/visitor category may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are not eligible for F-4 as an overseas Korean, you likely need another status such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your main purpose is full-time study, a student visa may be more suitable, even if you have Korean ancestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do not yet have a business plan or qualifying investment and only want to explore options, this is usually premature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not a retirement visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea has separate frameworks for some remote work situations. This F-4-17 is not a general digital nomad route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Subject to immigration approval and compliance with Korean law, this route is used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n F-4 holders usually enjoy broader activity rights than many visa holders. However, some activities can still be restricted by law or profession-specific licensing rules, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not apply under this category if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though F-4 is flexible, it does not legalize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your main planned activity is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n other categories may be more appropriate depending on the facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because F-4 is a residence status with broad activity rights, remote work may be less problematic than on a visitor visa. But immigration status is only one issue. You must still consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This subcategory is commonly described as entrepreneurship\/business operation, not merely buying shares passively. A purely passive investor should verify whether this route actually fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marriage itself does not make this the correct visa. If your main basis is family reunion with a Korean spouse, an F-6 may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Korean terms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This category sits within:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first major requirement is that the applicant must qualify as an overseas Korean<\/strong> under Korean law and immigration rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This generally includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligibility for overseas Korean status can be affected by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This subcategory is commonly described as requiring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exact legal structuring of the investment may interact with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants should verify whether the threshold must be shown as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no universal \u201call foreign nationals can apply\u201d rule. This route is specifically for those who satisfy overseas Korean<\/strong> definitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nationality matters because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants generally need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A minimum validity period is often expected, but mission-specific requirements vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No universal public age minimum specific to F-4-17 is prominently published, but applicants must have legal capacity to establish\/invest in a business. Minors would usually not be typical applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no broadly published universal requirement that F-4-17 applicants must show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, practical business documents may be expected, and some officers may consider whether the business plan appears credible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not required in the same way as an employer-sponsored visa, but you may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not typically required, because this is not an employee visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No publicly standardized points-based system is generally associated with F-4-17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the business investment amount, officers may want to see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n May be requested by mission or immigration office, especially for long-stay processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always central for a long-stay residence visa, but some missions may still ask for travel itinerary or reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants may face checks related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always a pre-visa requirement publicly listed for all F-4 cases, but after residence in Korea, national health insurance obligations may arise depending on residence period and rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May be required depending on place of application and processing method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The applicant must genuinely intend to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-term residents generally must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No public quota, lottery, or invitation-round system is generally associated with this F-4 subtype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a major area where variation happens. Different Korean embassies\/consulates may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be ineligible or at high refusal risk if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying for F-4-17 when your facts really fit another route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For descendants, this can be a major issue if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Large unexplained transfers are a common red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be refused if you show only a vague idea and no credible implementation documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Korean immigration history matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially if records suggest fraud, financial crime, or public safety issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your application form, business plan, bank papers, and corporate records do not line up, that can trigger refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expired passport, inconsistent spellings, missing apostilles, or non-accepted notarization can all derail an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants often focus only on the USD 100,000<\/strong> figure and overlook the need to prove:\n– overseas Korean eligibility\n– lawful source of money\n– real business activity\n– clean document chain<\/p>\n\n\n\n F-4 is one of the more flexible statuses available to eligible overseas Koreans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This route supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compared with many employer-tied visas, F-4 status generally offers more freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n F-4 status is commonly associated with easier re-entry and ongoing residence, though always verify the actual visa grant and re-entry rules in effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n F-4 holders can usually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This status may support later:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even with F-4 status, there are still limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some jobs or sectors may still be restricted, especially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need to report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-stay holders generally must register and carry\/maintain valid residence documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running a business in Korea means dealing with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Renewal is not automatic. You may need to prove ongoing eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not assume \u201cF-4 means I can do any job at all.\u201d Some activities remain restricted or separately regulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Korean immigration practice, there is an important difference between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For F-4, the exact grant can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following can vary and should be checked on the actual visa\/approval notice or with immigration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overstaying can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Practical best practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because F-4-17 combines overseas Korean eligibility<\/strong> and entrepreneur\/investment evidence<\/strong>, document preparation is often more complex than for a normal visitor visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this visa, these are central:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not core unless requested to support business credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To prove overseas Korean eligibility, this can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always applicable, but if someone in Korea is supporting the setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only if specifically required by the mission or immigration office. Not always universally listed for this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some missions may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a family member is applying separately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the biggest practical problem areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the relevant mission\u2019s current photo rules. Typical issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a relationship chain file<\/strong> if applying as a descendant:\n1. your passport\n2. your birth certificate\n3. your parent\u2019s birth\/marriage documents\n4. Korean ancestor\u2019s records\n5. name-change explanations The hallmark of this route is the USD 100,000<\/strong> investment threshold, or the equivalent amount in Korean won under the applicable framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You generally need to show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the case:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strong source-of-funds evidence can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no uniformly published \u201cX months seasoning rule\u201d publicly standardized for this specific subcategory, but officers often look more favorably on funds that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If large recent deposits exist, explain them clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No publicly standardized fixed maintenance amount per dependent is consistently published for this route, but in practice families should show additional funds for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants often underestimate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official fees vary by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So applicants should always check the latest official fee page of the relevant Korean mission or visa portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisa Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nItem<\/th>\n Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Country<\/td>\n South Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa name<\/td>\n Overseas Korean (Entrepreneur with USD 100,000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa short name<\/td>\n F-4-17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Category<\/td>\n Overseas Korean residence status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main purpose<\/td>\n Residence in Korea for eligible overseas Koreans who establish or operate a business with qualifying investment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Typical applicant<\/td>\n Former Korean nationals or certain descendants with overseas nationality who plan to run a business in Korea and meet the investment threshold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Validity<\/td>\n Visa validity and period of stay can vary by consulate and immigration decision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stay duration<\/td>\n Commonly granted as a long-stay status, but exact initial stay period must be confirmed on the visa grant\/immigration record<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entries allowed<\/td>\n Usually multiple-entry for F-4 status, but verify on the actual visa grant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Extension possible?<\/td>\n Yes, generally possible if ongoing eligibility is maintained<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Work allowed?<\/td>\n Yes, broadly, but F-4 holders remain subject to activity restrictions in certain sectors and regulated occupations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Study allowed?<\/td>\n Yes, generally, if compliant with status rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family allowed?<\/td>\n Possible, but family members usually need their own qualifying status\/visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n PR path?<\/td>\n Possible, indirectly, depending on residence history and eligibility for F-5 permanent residence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Citizenship path?<\/td>\n Indirect, possible through later naturalization if eligibility is met<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
How it fits into Korea\u2019s immigration system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Who should apply for this visa?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Best fit applicants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Founders and entrepreneurs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Investors with active business intent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Professionals with Korean heritage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
People who usually should not<\/strong> use this visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tourists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Business visitors attending meetings only<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ordinary employees without overseas Korean eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Job seekers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Retirees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Digital nomads without Korean overseas status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Applicant-type overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nApplicant type<\/th>\n Good fit for F-4-17?<\/th>\n Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Tourist<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Use visitor\/waiver route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business visitor<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Use short-term business route if no long-term residence\/business operation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Employee<\/td>\n Sometimes<\/td>\n Only if applicant independently qualifies as overseas Korean and this subcategory matches purpose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Student<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Student visa often better if study is main purpose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Spouse\/partner of Korean\/foreign resident<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Family visa may be better<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Child\/dependent<\/td>\n No, directly<\/td>\n Child usually needs own dependent\/family status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Researcher<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Consider research\/work status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Digital nomad<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Not a general remote work visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Founder\/entrepreneur<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Core target group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Investor<\/td>\n Yes, if active business role and overseas Korean eligibility<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Retiree<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Not a retirement route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Religious worker<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Use proper religious status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Artist\/athlete<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Use activity-specific status if main purpose is performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medical traveler<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Use visitor\/medical route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Diplomatic\/official traveler<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Use diplomatic\/official visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 3. What is this visa used for?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Journalism, religious work, or performance as the main purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Marriage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nCategory<\/th>\n How it differs<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n C-3 visitor\/business visitor<\/td>\n Short stay; not for long-term residence\/business operation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n D-8 corporate investment\/business investment<\/td>\n Often used by non-overseas Koreans or foreign-invested companies; different legal basis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n D-10 job seeker\/startup preparation<\/td>\n For preparation\/job seeking, not the same as established F-4 entrepreneur route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n F-4 general overseas Korean<\/td>\n Umbrella category; F-4-17 is a specific entrepreneur\/investment-related subtype<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n F-6 marriage migrant<\/td>\n Family-based, not overseas Korean ancestry\/business based<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n F-5 permanent resident<\/td>\n Permanent residence, higher threshold and different rights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 5. Eligibility criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Core eligibility: overseas Korean status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Business\/investment requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nationality rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Passport validity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Education, language, and work experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sponsorship or invitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Job offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Points requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Maintenance funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Accommodation proof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Onward travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Health and character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Biometrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Intent requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. Who is NOT eligible \/ common refusal triggers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Common ineligibility factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frequent refusal triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2. Weak lineage proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. Investment evidence is weak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Source of funds is unclear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Incomplete business setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Prior overstays or immigration violations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Criminal\/security concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. Inconsistent documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Passport or civil document problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Common Mistake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Benefits of this visa<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Main advantages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Broad residence rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Business activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Work flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Multiple entry and travel convenience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Study and daily life flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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8. Limitations and restrictions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
This is not unrestricted freedom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Activity restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Reporting obligations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Residence card registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tax and compliance obligations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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No immunity from immigration review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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9. Duration, validity, entries, and stay rules<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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10. Complete document checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
A. Core documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application form<\/td>\n Official application form<\/td>\n Basic identity and purpose<\/td>\n Inconsistent answers, missing signatures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport<\/td>\n Valid travel document<\/td>\n Identity and travel eligibility<\/td>\n Insufficient validity, damaged passport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport photos<\/td>\n Recent photo meeting specs<\/td>\n Visa issuance<\/td>\n Wrong size\/background<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fee payment proof<\/td>\n Receipt if required<\/td>\n Shows filing fee paid<\/td>\n Wrong amount or payment method<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Purpose statement\/cover letter<\/td>\n Explanatory letter<\/td>\n Clarifies entrepreneur purpose<\/td>\n Too vague, too promotional, inconsistent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n B. Identity\/travel documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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L. Translation \/ apostille \/ notarization needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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M. Photo specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dependents and maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nCost item<\/th>\n Official status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application fee<\/td>\n Varies by mission\/nationality\/entry type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Processing\/service fee<\/td>\n May apply if using outsourced visa center where used officially<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Biometrics fee<\/td>\n If applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Health exam fee<\/td>\n Only if required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Police certificate cost<\/td>\n Issued by home country authority; varies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Translation\/notary\/apostille<\/td>\n Varies widely<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Courier\/postage<\/td>\n If return mail\/passport shipping is used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business registration\/incorporation cost<\/td>\n Separate from visa fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Investment transfer fees<\/td>\n Bank and FX costs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residence card fee in Korea<\/td>\n Check current Hi Korea fee schedule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Renewal\/extension fee<\/td>\n Check current Hi Korea fee schedule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dependent application fees<\/td>\n Separate applications often mean separate fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n