FAQ

The OASIS program is free of charge.

OASIS is divided into technology-based and trade-based tracks. The technology-based startup track is open to foreign applicants preparing to start a business with technology items eligible for patent filing. The trade-based startup track is open to foreign applicants who want to export Korean products overseas. However, restaurants and simple wholesale/retail businesses are not eligible. Chungbuk Global Startup Immigration Center focuses primarily on supporting technology-based startups.

The Startup Preparation Visa (D-10-2) can be issued in 6-month increments for up to 2 years. The Technology Startup Visa (D-8-4) is issued for one year at a time while the business is being operated. The Trade Visa (D-9-1) can be extended annually for one year based on trade performance.

Foreign entrepreneurs can join OASIS once their business idea has been concretized and they are ready to proceed with business preparation. For the Technology Startup Visa (D-8-4), we recommend joining when your business item is clearly defined and a prototype is prepared to some extent.

Please send your business item, current business status, current visa status, and consultation details to oasis@cbio.or.kr. After review, we will inform you of the consultation location and time by email. Also, OASIS does not decide or screen visa issuance. Final decisions on visa issuance are made by the Korea Immigration Service under the Ministry of Justice.

There is currently no separate expiration period for the OASIS certificate. However, this may change depending on future policy updates.

Completing OASIS is not mandatory. However, it may be recognized as additional points in the D-8-4 point-based evaluation, which can help with visa acquisition.

OASIS is operated primarily as offline, in-person education. In unavoidable circumstances, classes may be conducted online, so please check each schedule announcement.