Residence
- 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
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