Bring Your Startup to Korea Through the OASIS Program

The Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System (OASIS) provides foreign entrepreneurs with a structured pathway to establish startups and qualify for Korea's startup visa. OASIS is operated by the Global Startup Immigration Center and designated by Korea's Ministry of Justice and Ministry of SMEs and Startups; the program prepares founders through education, mentoring, and startup preparation activities.

Foreign entrepreneurs with outstanding ideas seeking to establish technology-based business in Korea can participate in OASIS education and mentoring programs to receive completion certifications that can be used towards the Startup immigration point system. These qualifications support eligibility for the Startup Preparation Visa (D-10-2) and the Startup Visa (D-8-4), enabling founders to prepare and launch their startup in Korea.

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Global Startup Immigration Center

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The Global Startup Immigration Center consists of multiple authorized startup support institutions that administer the OASIS program, delivering education, mentoring, incubation, and startup establishment support for foreign entrepreneurs. These authorized institutions operate within Korea's startup immigration framework and deliver recognized OASIS programs that contribute toward startup visa qualification and the establishment of technology-based businesses in Korea.

Overview of the OASIS Startup Immigration System

The Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System (OASIS) is a program designed for foreign founders with innovative ideas and technology who are planning to establish their business in Korea. The program provides startup preparation courses and related entrepreneurial skill development that support qualification for startup visas in Korea. The system operates on a points acquisition framework, with a total of 300 points available toward the Startup Preparation Visa (D-10-2) and the Startup Visa (D-8-4).

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OASIS Programs & Schedule

  • ProgramOASIS-1

    Basic Intellectual Property Course

    Program Type: Entry Program · Points: 10 points

    OASIS-1 covers intellectual property systems, invention development and problem-solving, startup idea generation and validation, idea presentation and evaluation, and preparation of invention reports and technical drawings to support intellectual property registration and startup visa qualification in Korea.

  • ProgramOASIS-2

    Advanced Intellectual Property Course

    Program Type: IP Program · Points: 10 points

    OASIS-2 provides advanced education on intellectual property rights, invention idea development, intellectual property search and specification, copyright systems, and technology entrepreneurship using intellectual property, including practical case studies to support intellectual property registration and startup visa qualification in Korea.

  • ProgramOASIS-3

    Intellectual Property Application Support and Prototype Production Support

    Program Type: Support Program

    OASIS-3 provides support for intellectual property application and patent registration for highly creative and innovative inventions developed by graduates of OASIS intellectual property education programs, helping founders strengthen their startup qualification profile and support startup visa eligibility in Korea.

  • ProgramOASIS-4

    Basic Startup Class

    Program Type: Entry Program · Points: 10 points

    OASIS-4 provides education on Korean business culture, business operations, taxation systems, real estate practices, and target market development, helping foreign founders prepare for business establishment and support startup visa qualification in Korea.

  • ProgramOASIS-5

    Startup Coaching and Mentoring

    Program Type: Coaching Program · Points: 15 points

    OASIS-5 provides professional coaching and mentoring on practical startup establishment, including business location selection, market research, and customer and market analysis, helping founders strengthen their business readiness and support startup visa qualification in Korea.

  • ProgramOASIS-6

    Invention, Startup Exhibition

    Program Type: Support Program · Points: 30 points

    OASIS-6 provides opportunities for foreign founders to develop innovative intellectual property and startup business ideas, connect with potential investors, and explore commercialization and market entry opportunities, helping strengthen startup establishment readiness and support startup visa qualification in Korea.

  • ProgramOASIS-7

    Graduation from Startup Incubation

    Program Type: Incubation Program · Points: 15 points

    OASIS-7 provides startup incubation support and access to dedicated startup workspace for early-stage foreign entrepreneurs, helping founders establish their business in Korea and qualify for the startup visa.

  • ProgramOASIS-8

    Support for Corporation Establishment

    Program Type: Matching Program · Points: 15 points

    OASIS-8 provides support for company incorporation procedures and administrative preparation required to establish a technology startup in Korea, helping founders prepare for and qualify for the Startup Visa (D-8-4).

  • ProgramOASIS-9

    Support Startup Items Related to Commercialization

    Program Type: Grant Program · Points: 30 points

    OASIS-9 provides support for initial startup commercialization, including access to funding opportunities, research and development (R&D) linkage, and post-establishment business support, helping founders scale their startup and maintain eligibility under Korea’s startup visa program.

Startup Visa Types for Foreign Entrepreneurs

D-10-2 Startup Preparation Visa

Allows foreign entrepreneurs who participate in OASIS programs to stay in Korea while preparing a technology startup through research and business planning and serves as a pathway toward the D-8-4 Startup Visa.

D-8-4 Startup Visa

Allows foreign founders who participate in OASIS programs to establish and operate a technology-based corporation in Korea, typically requiring a bachelor’s degree and intellectual property rights or equivalent qualifications.

Startup Visa Qualification Process Through OASIS

The OASIS system provides structured education, intellectual property support, and startup preparation activities that contribute toward startup visa qualification within Korea's startup immigration framework.

  1. 1

    Participate in authorized OASIS programs

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  2. 2

    Acquire qualification certifications and preparation status

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  3. 3

    Prepare application and supporting documents

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  4. 4

    Apply at the Immigration Office or hikorea.go.kr

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OASIS Program and Startup Visa FAQ

The Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System (OASIS) is a structured program for foreign entrepreneurs that provides education, mentoring, and startup preparation activities to support qualification for both startup preparation and startup visas in Korea. It is operated by the Global Startup Immigration Center and designated by Korea’s Ministry of Justice and Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
OASIS supports qualification for the Startup Preparation Visa (D-10-2) and the Startup Visa (D-8-4). The D-10-2 allows entrepreneurs to stay in Korea while preparing their startup, and the D-8-4 allows founders to establish and operate a technology-based corporation in Korea.
OASIS programs include a series of structured courses and support activities ranging from intellectual property education (OASIS 1–3), basic startup classes (OASIS 4), coaching and mentoring (OASIS 5), startup exhibitions (OASIS 6), incubation (OASIS 7), corporation establishment support (OASIS 8), and commercialization support (OASIS 9). Each program contributes points toward visa qualification.
The OASIS program is operated by the Global Startup Immigration Center, which consists of multiple authorized startup support institutions. These institutions are designated by Korea’s Ministry of Justice and Ministry of SMEs and Startups to deliver recognized OASIS programs.
Open OASIS (Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System) programs recruiting applicants can be found in the SkalePLUS Programs section, which serves as the central hub for OASIS programs offered by authorized centers across Korea. These programs are organized and posted by the official OASIS program providers.

To stay updated on new opportunities:
  • Visit the SkalePLUS Programs page regularly to see currently recruiting OASIS programs
  • Set up SkalePLUS Program Alerts to receive notifications when new OASIS programs open for applications
Start with OASIS-1 or OASIS-4. These courses are the main gateways into the OASIS (Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System) program and the starting point for most international entrepreneurs/founders.
For the D-8-4 Startup Visa, you typically need 60 points under the OASIS point system. If you have not yet reached 60 points, you may still qualify for the D-10-2 Startup Preparation Visa while building additional points.

To understand your eligibility and prepare your application, you can use the SkalePLUS Startup Visa Tool, which helps you:
  • Calculate your OASIS points
  • Check eligibility for D-8-4 and D-10-2 visas
  • Understand how different qualifications affect your score
  • Prepare the documents needed for your visa application

The tool provides a clear step-by-step overview of how the Korea startup visa point system works and what you need to qualify.
An OASIS course certificate is valid for three years from the date of completion. During this period, it can be used toward the OASIS point system for the Korea startup preparation (D-10-2) or startup visa (D-8-4).
Yes. OASIS (Overall Assistance for Startup Immigration System) courses are free.
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