China Talent Visa (R Visa) vs South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment)
China other route: 180 months. South Korea freelancer route: $60 fee, 6 months.
One of these visas has limited data on file, so some rows read Not specified. Compare the published fields only.
- Duration
- 180 months
- Processing
- 0.7-1 weeks
- Fee
- $60
- Duration
- 6 months
Next steps
China Talent R
South Korea Freelancer D-10
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Side by side
China Talent Visa (R Visa)
South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment)
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Minimum age, years
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Processing time, maximum (weeks)
Where to apply
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum savings, one time
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Application fee, one time
Renewal cost, one time
Social Security counts as income
Pension income recognized
Local work permitted
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Required documents
Leads to permanent residency
Years to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
Maximum consecutive days abroad
US tax treaty
| Field | China Talent Visa (R Visa) | South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Other | Freelancer |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | 180 (Longest initial stay) | 6 |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum age, years | Not specified | 18 |
| Nationality restrictions | Open to all nationalities | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | China Talent Visa (R Visa) | South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum savings, one time | Not specified | $4,500 |
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Application fee, one time | Not specified | $60 |
| Renewal cost, one time | $0 | Not specified |
| Field | China Talent Visa (R Visa) | South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security counts as income | Not specified | No |
| Pension income recognized | Not specified | No |
| Local work permitted | No | Not specified |
| Field | China Talent Visa (R Visa) | South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment) |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | 0.7 weeks | Not specified |
| Processing time, maximum (weeks) | 1 weeks | Not specified |
| Where to apply | 3 items listedSee where to apply on the visa page | Not specified |
| Interview required | No | No |
| Medical exam required | No | No |
| Field | China Talent Visa (R Visa) | South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment) |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | Yes (Path to permanent residency) | No |
| Years to permanent residency | 5 years | Not specified |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Maximum consecutive days abroad | 180 days | Not specified |
| Field | China Talent Visa (R Visa) | South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment) |
|---|---|---|
| US tax treaty | Not specified | Not specified |
| Field | China Talent Visa (R Visa) | South Korea Freelancer Visa (D-10 Job Seeker + Self-Employment) |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | Yes | Yes |
| Local bank account required | No | No |
| Apostille required | Yes | Yes |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |
| Required documents | 6 items listedSee full list on the visa page | Not specified |