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Active<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tag\">Category F<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tag\">Settlement<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <p class=\"vmeta\">Last updated 2026-07-04 \u00b7 Official Korean government sources<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section\">\n      <div class=\"note\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change &mdash; always confirm on the official sources for your country.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sec-head\"><h2>At a glance<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cardgrid\"><div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Who it&#39;s for<\/div><p>F-2 (Residence) is not a single visa but an umbrella status for foreigners who are settling in Korea long-term for a defined reason.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Length of stay<\/div><p>F-2 (Residence) status allows up to a 5-year maximum period of stay per grant, and it is renewable.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Can you work?<\/div><p>Generally yes &#8211; a key benefit of F-2 residence is broad, largely free employment.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Korean needed?<\/div><p>No single fixed requirement across all F-2 sub-codes. Family-based and refugee routes have no Korean-language test requirement.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Fee &amp; time<\/div><p>Fee: 130,000 KRW for change of status (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9\ubcc0\uacbd\ud5c8\uac00); 60,000 KRW for each period-of-stay extension (\uccb4\ub958\uae30\uac04\uc5f0\uc7a5\ud5c8\uac00). Standard immigration fee schedule &#8211; confirm the current amount on HiKorea. \u00b7 Time: (unverified) No single official published figure for F-2 overall; it varies by sub-code\u2026<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Leads to<\/div><div class=\"vpath vpath--sm\"><div class=\"vpath__line\"><span class=\"vpath__chip\"><b>E-<\/b> series (E-1~E-7) or D-2 study or F-6 marriage<\/span><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><a class=\"vpath__chip\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-2\/\"><b>F-2<\/b> Residence<\/a><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><a class=\"vpath__chip\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-5\/\"><b>F-5<\/b> Permanent Residence<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section section--tight\">\n      <div class=\"sec-head\"><h2>Where this fits in your journey<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"steprow steprow--4\">\n        <div class=\"step step--dim\"><div class=\"step__n\">01<\/div><h3>Before arrival<\/h3><p>Get admitted, prepare documents, apply.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"step step--dim\"><div class=\"step__n\">02<\/div><h3>During study<\/h3><p>ARC, extensions, permits while in Korea.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"step step--dim\"><div class=\"step__n\">03<\/div><h3>After graduation<\/h3><p>Job-seeking and work visas.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step__n\"><b>04<\/b><\/div><h3>Settlement<\/h3><p>Long-term residence and PR.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Who can apply<\/h2><ul class=\"checklist\"><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>F-2 (Residence) is not a single visa but an umbrella status for foreigners who are settling in Korea long-term for a defined reason.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>Eligibility depends on which sub-code applies.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>The main groups defined in the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act (Attachment Table 1-2, item 24): (1) family of a Korean citizen or of an F-5 permanent resident &#8211; a minor foreign child of a Korean national, and the spouse and minor children of an F-5 holder; (2) a person born from a marriage (including de-facto marriage) with a Korean national, as recognized by the Minister of Justice; (3) a recognized refugee (\ub09c\ubbfc\uc778\uc815\uc790); (4) certain foreign investors under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act; (5) people who have already lived legally in Korea for a long period on other long-term statuses and meet set conditions (the &#8216;other long-term residence&#8217; \/ F-2-99 route); (6) skilled workers moving up from non-professional work statuses (E-9 non-professional, E-10 seafarer, H-2 working-visit); (7) excellent talent under the points system and the newer Top-Tier \/ regional-settlement tracks.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>Exact requirements for each group are set by the competent immigration office and Ministry of Justice notices.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Documents you&#39;ll need<\/h2><ul class=\"tick\"><li>Varies by sub-code. Common items for a change of status or extension: passport<\/li><li>application form for grant\/change\/extension of status<\/li><li>alien registration card (if already registered)<\/li><li>document proving the qualifying relationship or condition for the relevant sub-code (e.g., family relation certificate for family-based, refugee recognition decision for refugees, investment\/business documents for investors, income certificate (\uc18c\ub4dd\uae08\uc561\uc99d\uba85) and degree\/Korean-language certificates for the points route)<\/li><li>proof of address\/residence<\/li><li>fee. Always confirm the exact list in the HiKorea Foreigner Residence Guide Manual (\uc678\uad6d\uc778\uccb4\ub958 \uc548\ub0b4\ub9e4\ub274\uc5bc) or Enforcement Rule Attachment 5-2 for the specific sub-code.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>How to apply<\/h2><ul class=\"tick\"><li>Overseas embassy visa (\uc0ac\uc99d) AND domestic change-of-status (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9 \ubcc0\uacbd); a Certificate of Visa Issuance (\uc0ac\uc99d\ubc1c\uae09\uc778\uc815\uc11c) available for certain invited categories.<\/li><li>Most F-2 statuses (e.g. spouse of national) are frequently obtained via domestic change-of-status after entry.<\/li><li>F-2 is usually obtained inside Korea by changing status (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9\ubcc0\uacbd\ud5c8\uac00) from another status such as an E-series work visa, D-2 study, or F-6 marriage, or by extending an existing F-2.<\/li><li>Some family cases can be issued as a visa at an overseas Korean mission.<\/li><li>Applications are handled at the competent immigration office; book a visit through HiKorea online reservation.<\/li><li>The office decides the applicable sub-code and the period of stay.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section section--tight\">\n      <div class=\"sec-head\"><h2>Stay &amp; extension<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cardgrid cardgrid--2\" style=\"max-width:760px\"><div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">How long you can stay<\/div><p>F-2 (Residence) status allows up to a 5-year maximum period of stay per grant, and it is renewable. In practice the office often issues a shorter initial period (commonly 1-3 years) depending on the sub-code.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Extending your stay<\/div><p>Renew before expiry via period-of-stay extension (\uccb4\ub958\uae30\uac04\uc5f0\uc7a5\ud5c8\uac00). You must keep meeting the conditions of your specific sub-code (for example, maintaining the qualifying family relationship, refugee status, investment, income, or employment).<\/p><p>After holding F-2 residence for the required qualifying period (generally about 3-5 years depending on the route) many F-2 holders can apply for F-5 permanent residence.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Working on this visa<\/h2><p>Generally yes &#8211; a key benefit of F-2 residence is broad, largely free employment. Most F-2 holders can work and change jobs without a separate employer-tied work permit, unlike E-series work visas.<\/p><p>Some sub-codes (for example certain investment or specific-condition routes) can carry activity limits, so confirm the terms attached to your own sub-code.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section section--tight\">\n      <div class=\"sec-head\"><h2>Requirements in detail<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"vspec\"><div class=\"vrow\"><div class=\"vrow__k\">Korean language<\/div><div class=\"vrow__v\"><p>No single fixed requirement across all F-2 sub-codes. Family-based and refugee routes have no Korean-language test requirement.<\/p><p>The points-based route (F-2-7) and some talent tracks award points for Korean ability (TOPIK \/ KIIP levels) but do not set a hard minimum. Korean ability also matters later for F-5 permanent residence.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"vrow\"><div class=\"vrow__k\">Money to show<\/div><div class=\"vrow__v\"><p>No single fixed cap across F-2 sub-codes. Some sub-codes require sponsor\/household financial capacity (e.g. spouse-of-national tracks reference an income guideline tied to a share of GNI); parent\/dependent tracks require proof the supporter can sustain the applicant.<\/p><p>Specific KRW figures vary by sub-code (not uniformly published).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section section--tight\">\n      <div class=\"sec-head\"><h2>Sub-types<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cardgrid cardgrid--4\"><div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-2-1<\/code><span>spouse of a national (\uad6d\ubbfc\uc758 \ubc30\uc6b0\uc790)<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-2-2<\/code><span>minor foreign child of a national (\uad6d\ubbfc\uc758 \ubbf8\uc131\ub144 \uc678\uad6d\uc778 \uc790\ub140)<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-2-3<\/code><span>spouse and minor children of a permanent-residence status holder (\uc601\uc8fc(F-5) \uc790\uaca9 \uc18c\uc9c0\uc790\uc758 \ubc30\uc6b0\uc790 \ubc0f \ubbf8\uc131\ub144 \uc790\ub140)<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-2-8<\/code><span>real-estate investment immigrant (\ubd80\ub3d9\uc0b0 \ud22c\uc790\uc774\ubbfc\uc790)<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-2-99<\/code><span>others (\uae30\ud0c0). NOTE: F-2-7 points-based excellent talent (\uc810\uc218\uc81c \uc6b0\uc218\uc778\uc7ac), F-2-R regional (\uc9c0\uc5ed\ud2b9\ud654\ud615), and F-2-T (unverified) are separately administered tracks.<\/span><\/div>\n        <a class=\"vsub vsub--link\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-2-7\/\"><code>F-2-7<\/code><span>Has its own full guide<\/span><em>Read the F-2-7 guide \u2192<\/em><\/a>\n        <a class=\"vsub vsub--link\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-2-r\/\"><code>F-2-R<\/code><span>Has its own full guide<\/span><em>Read the F-2-R guide \u2192<\/em><\/a>\n        <a class=\"vsub vsub--link\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-2-t\/\"><code>F-2-T<\/code><span>Has its own full guide<\/span><em>Read the F-2-T guide \u2192<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n      <p class=\"vsub-note\">Residence (\uac70\uc8fc, F-2) sub-codes under Immigration Control Act Enforcement Decree Attachment 1 (\ucd9c\uc785\uad6d\uad00\ub9ac\ubc95 \uc2dc\ud589\ub839 \ubcc4\ud45c1):<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"cardgrid cardgrid--2\" style=\"max-width:760px\"><div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Family<\/div><p>F-2 is largely a family-based residence status itself (spouse\/children of nationals or permanent residents). Accompanying dependents typically qualify on their own F-2 sub-code (e.g. F-2-2, F-2-3).<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Mobile ARC<\/div><p>Applicable. F-2 residents completing foreigner registration (\uc678\uad6d\uc778\ub4f1\ub85d) can issue the mobile Alien Registration Card (\ubaa8\ubc14\uc77c \uc678\uad6d\uc778\ub4f1\ub85d\uc99d) (from 2025-01-10) with the same legal effect as the physical card.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>2025&ndash;2026 policy updates<\/h2><ul class=\"tick\"><li>The F-2 residence category kept expanding through new talent-focused sub-codes in 2025-2026, though these have their own separate guides: (1) F-2 &#8216;Top-Tier&#8217; advanced-industry top talent standard &#8211; Ministry of Justice Notice No. 2025-86 (promulgated 2025-03-31, effective 2025-04-06).<\/li><li>(2) The F-2-7 points-system table was refreshed by MOJ Notice No. 2025-408, effective 2025-10-24 (pass mark 80 points).<\/li><li>(3) &#8216;K-STAR&#8217; visa track for STEM master&#8217;s\/doctoral graduates of 32 designated universities (including KAIST, GIST, UNIST, DGIST, SNU, Korea University, Yonsei) &#8211; designated by MOJ around 2025-12-05, letting qualified graduates get an F-2 residence status on a university president&#8217;s recommendation without a job offer and apply for F-5 after 3 years, with rollout reported for 2026 (news-sourced &#8211; re-verify official effective date).<\/li><li>(4) The regional-settlement F-2-R track continued under the 2025 regional-specialized visa (\uc9c0\uc5ed\ud2b9\ud654\ud615 \ube44\uc790) plan.<\/li><li>F-2-7, F-2-R, and F-2-T are documented in their own guides.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Common mistakes<\/h2><p>Treating F-2 as one uniform visa &#8211; requirements, stay period and work rights depend on the specific sub-code; confusing family-of-citizen residence with the F-6 marriage-immigrant visa (a Korean spouse is usually F-6, while F-2 family covers children of citizens and family of F-5 holders); assuming every F-2 gives unlimited work rights (a few sub-codes carry conditions); missing the extension deadline; assuming F-5 permanent residence is automatic (it needs a separate application and its own qualifying period and criteria).<\/p>\n<h2>Where this leads<\/h2><div class=\"vpath\"><div class=\"vpath__line\"><span class=\"vpath__chip\"><b>E-<\/b> series (E-1~E-7) or D-2 study or F-6 marriage<\/span><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><a class=\"vpath__chip\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-2\/\"><b>F-2<\/b> Residence<\/a><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><a class=\"vpath__chip\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-5\/\"><b>F-5<\/b> Permanent Residence<\/a><\/div><div class=\"vpath__note\">F-2 is a common middle step between temporary work\/study statuses and permanent residency.<\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px\"><a class=\"btn btn--red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hikorea.go.kr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official source &#8599;<\/a>\n        &nbsp;<a class=\"btn btn--outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.go.kr\/%EB%B2%95%EB%A0%B9\/%EC%B6%9C%EC%9E%85%EA%B5%AD%EA%B4%80%EB%A6%AC%EB%B2%95%EC%8B%9C%ED%96%89%EB%A0%B9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official manual &#8599;<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"note\" style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>If you break the rules:<\/strong> Overstay \u2192 forced deportation (\uac15\uc81c\ud1f4\uac70) + a penalty (\ubc94\uce59\uae08) (up to KRW 30 million, scaled by period) + re-entry ban. Unauthorized work beyond permitted scope \u2192 Immigration Control Act Article 94 (\ucd9c\uc785\uad6d\uad00\ub9ac\ubc95 \u00a794) (up to 3 years&#8217; imprisonment or a fine of up to KRW 30 million) and deportation.<\/div><\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"ctaband\">\n      <h2>Get visa updates by email<\/h2>\n      <p>Join GoKorea Insider for clear updates on visas and key dates.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"btn btn--white\" href=\"\/gokorea-insider\/\">Join Insider &mdash; Free<\/a>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":332,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"rank_math_title":"F-2 Visa Korea: Residence Guide | GoKorea Study","rank_math_description":"The F-2 residence visa is an umbrella status for foreigners settling in Korea long-term. See the main routes, who qualifies, documents and 2026 updates.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"f-2 residence visa korea","rank_math_robots":[]},"visa_category":[34],"journey_stage":[35],"class_list":["post-295","visa-guides","type-visa-guides","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","visa_category-f","journey_stage-settlement"],"acf":{"visa_code":"F-2","visa_name_en":"Residence","visa_name_kr":"\uac70\uc8fc (F-2)","guide_type":"visa","status":"active","visa_type":"Long-term residence status (\uac70\uc8fc) - an umbrella status with many sub-codes","eligible_applicants":"F-2 (Residence) is not a single visa but an umbrella status for foreigners who are settling in Korea long-term for a defined reason. Eligibility depends on which sub-code applies. The main groups defined in the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act (Attachment Table 1-2, item 24): (1) family of a Korean citizen or of an F-5 permanent resident - a minor foreign child of a Korean national, and the spouse and minor children of an F-5 holder; (2) a person born from a marriage (including de-facto marriage) with a Korean national, as recognized by the Minister of Justice; (3) a recognized refugee (\ub09c\ubbfc\uc778\uc815\uc790); (4) certain foreign investors under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act; (5) people who have already lived legally in Korea for a long period on other long-term statuses and meet set conditions (the 'other long-term residence' \/ F-2-99 route); (6) skilled workers moving up from non-professional work statuses (E-9 non-professional, E-10 seafarer, H-2 working-visit); (7) excellent talent under the points system and the newer Top-Tier \/ regional-settlement tracks. Exact requirements for each group are set by the competent immigration office and Ministry of Justice notices.","required_documents":"Varies by sub-code. Common items for a change of status or extension: passport; application form for grant\/change\/extension of status; alien registration card (if already registered); document proving the qualifying relationship or condition for the relevant sub-code (e.g., family relation certificate for family-based, refugee recognition decision for refugees, investment\/business documents for investors, income certificate (\uc18c\ub4dd\uae08\uc561\uc99d\uba85) and degree\/Korean-language certificates for the points route); proof of address\/residence; fee. Always confirm the exact list in the HiKorea Foreigner Residence Guide Manual (\uc678\uad6d\uc778\uccb4\ub958 \uc548\ub0b4\ub9e4\ub274\uc5bc) or Enforcement Rule Attachment 5-2 for the specific sub-code.","processing_notes":"F-2 is usually obtained inside Korea by changing status (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9\ubcc0\uacbd\ud5c8\uac00) from another status such as an E-series work visa, D-2 study, or F-6 marriage, or by extending an existing F-2. Some family cases can be issued as a visa at an overseas Korean mission. Applications are handled at the competent immigration office; book a visit through HiKorea online reservation. The office decides the applicable sub-code and the period of stay.","duration_of_stay":"F-2 (Residence) status allows up to a 5-year maximum period of stay per grant, and it is renewable. In practice the office often issues a shorter initial period (commonly 1-3 years) depending on the sub-code.","extension_rules":"Renew before expiry via period-of-stay extension (\uccb4\ub958\uae30\uac04\uc5f0\uc7a5\ud5c8\uac00). You must keep meeting the conditions of your specific sub-code (for example, maintaining the qualifying family relationship, refugee status, investment, income, or employment). After holding F-2 residence for the required qualifying period (generally about 3-5 years depending on the route) many F-2 holders can apply for F-5 permanent residence.","work_permission":"Generally yes - a key benefit of F-2 residence is broad, largely free employment. Most F-2 holders can work and change jobs without a separate employer-tied work permit, unlike E-series work visas. Some sub-codes (for example certain investment or specific-condition routes) can carry activity limits, so confirm the terms attached to your own sub-code.","korean_requirement":"No single fixed requirement across all F-2 sub-codes. Family-based and refugee routes have no Korean-language test requirement. The points-based route (F-2-7) and some talent tracks award points for Korean ability (TOPIK \/ KIIP levels) but do not set a hard minimum. Korean ability also matters later for F-5 permanent residence.","path_to":"E-series (E-1~E-7) or D-2 study or F-6 marriage -> F-2 Residence -> F-5 Permanent Residence. F-2 is a common middle step between temporary work\/study statuses and permanent residency.","application_fee":"130,000 KRW for change of status (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9\ubcc0\uacbd\ud5c8\uac00); 60,000 KRW for each period-of-stay extension (\uccb4\ub958\uae30\uac04\uc5f0\uc7a5\ud5c8\uac00). Standard immigration fee schedule - confirm the current amount on HiKorea.","processing_time":"(unverified) No single official published figure for F-2 overall; it varies by sub-code and office, typically from a couple of weeks to several weeks. Confirm with the competent immigration office \/ HiKorea.","policy_updates_2025_2026":"The F-2 residence category kept expanding through new talent-focused sub-codes in 2025-2026, though these have their own separate guides: (1) F-2 'Top-Tier' advanced-industry top talent standard - Ministry of Justice Notice No. 2025-86 (promulgated 2025-03-31, effective 2025-04-06). (2) The F-2-7 points-system table was refreshed by MOJ Notice No. 2025-408, effective 2025-10-24 (pass mark 80 points). (3) 'K-STAR' visa track for STEM master's\/doctoral graduates of 32 designated universities (including KAIST, GIST, UNIST, DGIST, SNU, Korea University, Yonsei) - designated by MOJ around 2025-12-05, letting qualified graduates get an F-2 residence status on a university president's recommendation without a job offer and apply for F-5 after 3 years, with rollout reported for 2026 (news-sourced - re-verify official effective date). (4) The regional-settlement F-2-R track continued under the 2025 regional-specialized visa (\uc9c0\uc5ed\ud2b9\ud654\ud615 \ube44\uc790) plan. F-2-7, F-2-R, and F-2-T are documented in their own guides.","subtypes_note":"F-2 Residence (\uac70\uc8fc) is an umbrella status with several administrative sub-codes (numbering follows the HiKorea status-by-status guide manual (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9\ubcc4 \uc548\ub0b4\ub9e4\ub274\uc5bc); verify current mapping). Main ones: F-2-1 \/ F-2-2 - spouse and\/or minor children of a Korean citizen or of an F-5 permanent resident (family-based residence); F-2-3 - spouse and minor children of an F-5 permanent resident (family); F-2-4 - recognized refugee (\ub09c\ubbfc\uc778\uc815\uc790); F-2-5 - high-value investor; F-2-6 - certain other approved cases; F-2-8 - specified-region settlement \/ naturalization-track cases; F-2-99 - 'other long-term residence' (\uae30\ud0c0 \uc7a5\uae30\uccb4\ub958), a catch-all for people who have lived legally in Korea for a long time and meet set conditions. The points-based F-2-7, the regional F-2-R, and the Top-Tier F-2-T are each covered in their OWN separate guides and are only mentioned here for context.","common_mistakes":"Treating F-2 as one uniform visa - requirements, stay period and work rights depend on the specific sub-code; confusing family-of-citizen residence with the F-6 marriage-immigrant visa (a Korean spouse is usually F-6, while F-2 family covers children of citizens and family of F-5 holders); assuming every F-2 gives unlimited work rights (a few sub-codes carry conditions); missing the extension deadline; assuming F-5 permanent residence is automatic (it needs a separate application and its own qualifying period and criteria).","official_link":"https:\/\/www.hikorea.go.kr","official_manual_url":"https:\/\/www.law.go.kr\/%EB%B2%95%EB%A0%B9\/%EC%B6%9C%EC%9E%85%EA%B5%AD%EA%B4%80%EB%A6%AC%EB%B2%95%EC%8B%9C%ED%96%89%EB%A0%B9","issuance_route":"Overseas embassy visa (\uc0ac\uc99d) AND domestic change-of-status (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9 \ubcc0\uacbd); a Certificate of Visa Issuance (\uc0ac\uc99d\ubc1c\uae09\uc778\uc815\uc11c) available for certain invited categories. Most F-2 statuses (e.g. spouse of national) are frequently obtained via domestic change-of-status after entry.","keta_required":"","annual_quota":"","income_threshold":"No single fixed cap across F-2 sub-codes. Some sub-codes require sponsor\/household financial capacity (e.g. spouse-of-national tracks reference an income guideline tied to a share of GNI); parent\/dependent tracks require proof the supporter can sustain the applicant. Specific KRW figures vary by sub-code (not uniformly published).","points_system_summary":"","subtype_table":"Residence (\uac70\uc8fc, F-2) sub-codes under Immigration Control Act Enforcement Decree Attachment 1 (\ucd9c\uc785\uad6d\uad00\ub9ac\ubc95 \uc2dc\ud589\ub839 \ubcc4\ud45c1): F-2-1 spouse of a national (\uad6d\ubbfc\uc758 \ubc30\uc6b0\uc790); F-2-2 minor foreign child of a national (\uad6d\ubbfc\uc758 \ubbf8\uc131\ub144 \uc678\uad6d\uc778 \uc790\ub140); F-2-3 spouse and minor children of a permanent-residence status holder (\uc601\uc8fc(F-5) \uc790\uaca9 \uc18c\uc9c0\uc790\uc758 \ubc30\uc6b0\uc790 \ubc0f \ubbf8\uc131\ub144 \uc790\ub140); F-2-8 real-estate investment immigrant (\ubd80\ub3d9\uc0b0 \ud22c\uc790\uc774\ubbfc\uc790); F-2-99 others (\uae30\ud0c0). NOTE: F-2-7 points-based excellent talent (\uc810\uc218\uc81c \uc6b0\uc218\uc778\uc7ac), F-2-R regional (\uc9c0\uc5ed\ud2b9\ud654\ud615), and F-2-T (unverified) are separately administered tracks.","family_accompaniment":"F-2 is largely a family-based residence status itself (spouse\/children of nationals or permanent residents). Accompanying dependents typically qualify on their own F-2 sub-code (e.g. F-2-2, F-2-3).","competent_ministry_endorsement":"","mobile_residence_card":"Applicable. F-2 residents completing foreigner registration (\uc678\uad6d\uc778\ub4f1\ub85d) can issue the mobile Alien Registration Card (\ubaa8\ubc14\uc77c \uc678\uad6d\uc778\ub4f1\ub85d\uc99d) (from 2025-01-10) with the same legal effect as the physical card.","penalties":"Overstay \u2192 forced deportation (\uac15\uc81c\ud1f4\uac70) + a penalty (\ubc94\uce59\uae08) (up to KRW 30 million, scaled by period) + re-entry ban. Unauthorized work beyond permitted scope \u2192 Immigration Control Act Article 94 (\ucd9c\uc785\uad6d\uad00\ub9ac\ubc95 \u00a794) (up to 3 years' imprisonment or a fine of up to KRW 30 million) and deportation.","experience_waiver_conditions":"","last_updated_date":"2026-07-04"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/korea-visa-passports.jpg",1600,2000,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/korea-visa-passports-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/korea-visa-passports-240x300.jpg",240,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/korea-visa-passports-768x960.jpg",768,960,true],"large":["https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/korea-visa-passports-819x1024.jpg",819,1024,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/korea-visa-passports-1229x1536.jpg",1229,1536,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/korea-visa-passports.jpg",1600,2000,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/korea-visa-passports-10x12.jpg",10,12,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/ko\/author\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"F-2 \u5370 Visa Guides F-2 Residence \uac70\uc8fc (F-2) &mdash; Long-term residence status (\uac70\uc8fc) &#8211; an umbrella status with many sub-codes [&hellip;]","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/visa-guides\/295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/visa-guides"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/visa-guides"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"visa_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/visa_category?post=295"},{"taxonomy":"journey_stage","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gokoreastudy.com\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/journey_stage?post=295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}