F-2Residence

Residence

Overview
SummaryIndividuals intending to stay long-term in Korea to obtain permanent residence status
Duration of Stay5 years (maximum period per grant)
Additional Details
Employment Permitted
Dependents Allowed
Eligibility Requirements
  • Minor foreign children of nationals and spouse and minor children of permanent residence status (F-5) holders
  • Individuals recognized by the Minister of Justice as being born from a marriage, including a common-law marriage, with a Korean national
  • Individuals recognized as refugees
  • Foreign investors and related persons under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act

    Invested USD 500,000 or more and stayed 3 or more years with D-8 visa status

    Employees of foreign corporation who invested USD 500,000 or more and stayed 3 or more years

    Invested USD 300,000 or more and employed 2 or more nationals

  • Individuals who lost permanent residence status among whom the Minister of Justice recognizes necessity for continued stay
  • Individuals with residence base in Korea for 5 or more years recognized by the Minister of Justice
  • Individuals with specific employment visa status who have 4 or more years of employment activity experience within past 10 years

    Possess technology/skill qualification certificate and receive above certain wage

    Possess assets above amount determined by the Minister of Justice

    Possess basic qualities to reside in Korea and are adults

  • Individuals appointed as public officials under the National and Local Public Officials Acts
  • Individuals meeting age, education, income criteria determined by the Minister of Justice
  • Individuals who invested in real estate or assets according to criteria announced by the Minister of Justice
  • Individuals recognized as having made special contributions to Korea or contributed to public interest promotion
Required Documents
  • Permanent residence (F-5) spouse residence single-entry visa (F-2-3, stay period 1 year or less)

    Visa application form, passport, 1 standard photo, fee

    Identity guarantee, invitation letter, marriage background statement

    Marriage relationship documents (marriage certificate, etc.)

    Financial (income) documents (income amount certificate, etc.)

    Credit information inquiry

    Criminal record certificate (country of nationality and country of residence)

    Health examination certificate

    Marriage dissolution documents (if applicable)

  • Korean national's minor foreign children residence single-entry visa (F-2-2, stay period 90 days or less)

    Visa application form, passport, 1 standard photo, fee

    Public documents proving Korean national's minor children

    Custody documents and identity guarantee

    Custodian consent (if applicable)

  • Children born in marital relationship with Korean national residence multiple visa (F-2-2, stay period 1 year or less)

    Visa application form, passport, 1 standard photo, fee

    Invitation letter

    Paternity documents (genetic test, birth certificate, etc.)

    Identity guarantee

  • Listed corporation promising industry field workers

    Certificate of visa issuance application, passport, alien registration card, 1 standard photo

    Tuberculosis certificate

    Employment contract, certificate of employment, business registration, corporate register, income amount certificate, degree certificate

    Point sheet and documents

    Residence documents

  • Spouse and minor children of point system excellent talent

    Certificate of visa issuance application, passport, alien registration card, 1 standard photo

    Tuberculosis certificate

    Main visa holder's employment and income documents

    Family relationship documents

    Point sheet and documents

    Residence documents

For more details, please visit the HiKorea website or contact the Korea Immigration Contact Center (1345).
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