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Not a temporary sojourn visa &#8211; it is the highest residence status short of Korean nationality.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"vtags\">\n            <span class=\"tag tag--red\">&#9679; 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-5 is an umbrella status with many sub-codes, each with its own route.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Length of stay<\/div><p>Permanent &#8211; there is no expiry on the residence status itself. However, the permanent-resident alien registration card (residence card) must be renewed every 10 years.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Can you work?<\/div><p>Free (unrestricted).<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Korean needed?<\/div><p>A basic Korean\/social-integration standard applies to most (not all) sub-codes: completion of the Social Integration Program (KIIP \/ \uc0ac\ud68c\ud1b5\ud569\ud504\ub85c\uadf8\ub7a8) Level 5, OR a score of 60\u2026<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Fee &amp; time<\/div><p>Fee: 200,000 KRW<\/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\">Typical ladder: long-term status (student D-2<\/span><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><span class=\"vpath__chip\">worker E-1~E-7, or F-2 residence \/ F-2-7 points \/ F-2-T top-tier, or marriage F-6, or overseas-Korean F-4)<\/span><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><a class=\"vpath__chip\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-5\/\"><b>F-5<\/b> permanent residence<\/a><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><span class=\"vpath__chip\">(optionally) naturalization to Korean nationality<\/span><\/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-5 is an umbrella status with many sub-codes, each with its own route.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>Main routes relevant to students and workers: (1) General 5-year residence (F-5-1): a person who has stayed in Korea for 5 or more consecutive years on an eligible long-term status (e.g., E-1~E-7 professional, D-8, F-2 residence).<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>(2) Degree + income tracks: holders of a Korean degree who work in Korea and meet an income threshold, and holders of an advanced degree (e.g., a Ph.D.) employed in a designated high-tech field.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>(3) Points-based (F-5-16): a person who has held the points-based residence visa (F-2-7) for 3 or more years and meets a points\/income standard.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>(4) Investment (F-5-5): a foreign investor who has invested a qualifying amount (commonly cited as USD 500,000 or more) and employs a required number of Korean nationals.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>(5) Family: spouse or minor child of a Korean national or of an existing F-5 permanent resident (F-5-2, F-5-4).<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"ck\">\u2713<\/span><span>Other special sub-codes exist for overseas Koreans, special-merit persons, retirees, and science\/technology talent (see subtypes_note).<\/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>Application for permanent residence (form)<\/li><li>passport and alien registration card<\/li><li>documents proving the specific eligibility route (e.g., proof of continuous residence period, employment contract and degree certificate, investment\/business documents, or family relationship documents)<\/li><li>proof of income and\/or assets meeting the required threshold (e.g., income tax records, bank\/asset statements)<\/li><li>proof of basic Korean\/social knowledge (KIIP completion certificate or comprehensive-exam score)<\/li><li>a criminal record certificate from the applicant&#8217;s home country (apostilled\/legalized) for conduct screening<\/li><li>proof of residence\/address<\/li><li>fee. Exact checklist varies by sub-code and must be confirmed on the HiKorea official manual. (unverified &#8211; confirm per sub-code on HiKorea)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>How to apply<\/h2><ul class=\"tick\"><li>Primarily domestic change-of-status (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9 \ubcc0\uacbd) at the immigration office with jurisdiction over the applicant&#8217;s residence, by advance reservation via HiKorea.<\/li><li>Family sub-codes (F-5-2\/F-5-4) may also be obtained via overseas Korean embassy visa or a Certificate of Visa Issuance (\uc0ac\uc99d\ubc1c\uae09\uc778\uc815\uc11c).<\/li><li>Applications are filed at the immigration office with jurisdiction over the applicant&#8217;s residence, and visits are generally by advance reservation booked through HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr).<\/li><li>Screening evaluates the eligibility route plus income\/assets, Korean language\/social integration, and overseas criminal record (conduct).<\/li><li>Some sub-codes require a minimum recent continuous residence in Korea.<\/li><li>Meeting the numeric thresholds does not guarantee approval &#8211; the immigration office exercises discretion.<\/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>Permanent &#8211; there is no expiry on the residence status itself. However, the permanent-resident alien registration card (residence card) must be renewed every 10 years.<\/p><p>Failing to renew the card on time can lead to a fine, though the permanent status is generally retained.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Extending your stay<\/div><p>No period-of-stay extension is needed because the status is indefinite. Instead, the physical residence card is re-issued every 10 years.<\/p><p>Permanent residence can still be revoked\/lost in limited cases (e.g., certain serious crimes, long absence from Korea without a re-entry basis, or fraud in obtaining status).<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Working on this visa<\/h2><p>Free (unrestricted). F-5 permanent residents may work in any occupation or run a business without a separate work permit or employer sponsorship, similar to F-2 residence and F-4 but without the F-4 restrictions.<\/p><p>F-5 holders cannot vote in national elections (that requires naturalization) but may vote in some local elections after a qualifying period.<\/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>A basic Korean\/social-integration standard applies to most (not all) sub-codes: completion of the Social Integration Program (KIIP \/ \uc0ac\ud68c\ud1b5\ud569\ud504\ub85c\uadf8\ub7a8) Level 5, OR a score of 60 or more on the permanent-residence\/naturalization comprehensive evaluation. Some fast-track and high-value talent routes reduce or waive this.<\/p><p>Exact requirement depends on the sub-code and should be confirmed on the HiKorea manual.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"vrow\"><div class=\"vrow__k\">Money to show<\/div><div class=\"vrow__v\"><p>Varies by route (many exact GNI multiples live in the MOJ residence manual\/HWP and remain unverified). Officially confirmed: degree+income route (STEM\/advanced-tech bachelor&#8217;s or higher, 3 years&#8217; residence + 1-year full-time job) requires annual income &gt;= prior-year per-capita GNI (1x).<\/p><p>Top-Tier route to F-5 (world top-100 university master&#8217;s\/doctorate) requires annual work income &gt;= 3x GNI (about KRW 150,000,000). High-value investor route: USD 500,000+ investment employing 5+ Korean nationals (no income test).<\/p><p>General 5-year (F-5-1) and points-based (F-5-16) exact income multiples are (unverified) &#8211; held in the MOJ residence manual (HWP).<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"vrow\"><div class=\"vrow__k\">Points system<\/div><div class=\"vrow__v\"><p>F-5-16 (points-based permanent residence): available to a holder of the points-based F-2-7 residence visa for 3+ years who meets a points\/income standard (income ~GNI 2x or ~1.5x average net assets). Exact point table per the official manual.<\/p><p>(unverified numeric)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"vrow\"><div class=\"vrow__k\">Waivers \/ special<\/div><div class=\"vrow__v\"><p>Basic Korean\/social-integration standard for most sub-codes = KIIP (\uc0ac\ud68c\ud1b5\ud569\ud504\ub85c\uadf8\ub7a8) Level 5 completion OR 60+ on the permanent-residence\/naturalization comprehensive evaluation. Top-Tier (F-2-T, effective 2025-04-02) and science\/technology K-STAR fast-tracks shorten required residence to 3 years and can waive the income precondition.<\/p><p>A specific KIIP-based reduction of the income threshold could not be confirmed on the official 2026 manual. (unverified)<\/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-5-1<\/code><span>general 5-year residence<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-5-2<\/code><span>spouse\/minor child of a Korean national<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-5-4<\/code><span>spouse\/minor child of an F-5 permanent resident<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-5-5<\/code><span>foreign investor (commonly cited USD 500,000+ with Korean-national hires)<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-5-9<\/code><span>doctorate employed in a designated high-tech field<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-5-10<\/code><span>large-scale investor<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-5-15<\/code><span>Korean bachelor&#8217;s+ degree meeting an income threshold<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-5-16<\/code><span>points-based<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vsub\"><code>F-5-S1<\/code><span>science\/technology fast-track (from F-2-7S).<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <p class=\"vsub-note\">Main sub-codes:<\/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>Family sub-codes let relatives obtain F-5 directly: F-5-2 (spouse or minor child of a Korean national) and F-5-4 (spouse or minor child of an existing F-5 permanent resident). No separate foreign-dependent visa is needed once the family member qualifies under these codes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"infocard\"><div class=\"infocard__k\">Mobile ARC<\/div><p>Applicable \u2014 F-5 holders carry a permanent-resident Alien Registration Card (\uc678\uad6d\uc778\ub4f1\ub85d\uc99d, \uc601\uc8fc\uc99d). The mobile Alien Registration Card has been issued since 2025-01-10 to all registered foreigners aged 14+ 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>(1) Top-Tier (F-2-T) 3-year track: Effective 2025-04-02 the Ministry of Justice launched the Top-Tier visa, granting F-2 residence to elite advanced-tech talent and letting them apply for F-5 permanent residence after only 3 years of stay (vs the standard 5 years), and per Korea.net without the usual income precondition if they continue qualifying research.<\/li><li>(2) Science\/technology permanent-residence &amp; naturalization fast-track: Operating since Jan 2023 at 5 science-and-technology institutes (KAIST, DGIST, UNIST, GIST, UST), this track gives F-2 (F-2-7S) residence on a university-president recommendation without a job offer, and shortens time to permanent residence (F-5, sub-code F-5-S1) and special naturalization from about 6 years to 3 years via a 3-step process.<\/li><li>(3) K-STAR Visa Track expansion: On 2025-12-05 the Ministry of Justice designated 32 universities (the original 5 institutes plus 27 general research universities such as Seoul National, Korea, Yonsei, Sungkyunkwan, Hanyang) for the expanded &#8216;K-STAR&#8217; track, effective Jan 2026, widening who can use the 3-year fast-track to F-5\/naturalization.<\/li><li>Effective dates above are official.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--tight\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Common mistakes<\/h2><ul class=\"tick\"><li>Assuming F-5 equals citizenship &#8211; it does not; F-5 holders keep their original nationality, cannot get a Korean passport, and cannot vote in national elections.<\/li><li>Assuming there is no maintenance duty &#8211; the residence card must be renewed every 10 years, and long absence from Korea or serious crime can cause loss of status.<\/li><li>Assuming income alone qualifies you &#8211; most routes also require the Korean\/social-integration standard (KIIP L5 or 60+ exam) and a clean overseas criminal record.<\/li><li>Confusing sub-codes &#8211; each F-5 sub-code has its own residence period, income multiple, and document set.<\/li><li>Assuming the 3-year fast-track applies to everyone &#8211; it applies only to Top-Tier (F-2-T) and designated science\/technology talent (F-2-7S \/ K-STAR), not to ordinary applicants who still need 5 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Where this leads<\/h2><div class=\"vpath\"><div class=\"vpath__line\"><span class=\"vpath__chip\">Typical ladder: long-term status (student D-2<\/span><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><span class=\"vpath__chip\">worker E-1~E-7, or F-2 residence \/ F-2-7 points \/ F-2-T top-tier, or marriage F-6, or overseas-Korean F-4)<\/span><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><a class=\"vpath__chip\" href=\"\/visa-guides\/f-5\/\"><b>F-5<\/b> permanent residence<\/a><span class=\"vpath__arr\">\u2192<\/span><span class=\"vpath__chip\">(optionally) naturalization to Korean nationality<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vpath__note\">F-5 is not required before naturalization &#8211; some people naturalize directly &#8211; but many settle on F-5 first.<\/div><div class=\"vpath__note\">F-4 (overseas Korean) holders can also convert to F-5 after qualifying.<\/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><\/p><\/div><div class=\"note\" style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>If you break the rules:<\/strong> Overstay\/violations are subject to fines and deportation under the Immigration Control Act (\ucd9c\uc785\uad6d\uad00\ub9ac\ubc95). Permanent status can be revoked for serious crime, long absence from Korea without a re-entry basis, or fraud in obtaining status. 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Learn the main routes, who qualifies, documents and 2026 updates.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"f-5 permanent residence korea","rank_math_robots":[]},"visa_category":[34],"journey_stage":[35],"class_list":["post-301","visa-guides","type-visa-guides","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","visa_category-f","journey_stage-settlement"],"acf":{"visa_code":"F-5","visa_name_en":"Permanent Residence","visa_name_kr":"\uc601\uc8fc (F-5)","guide_type":"visa","status":"active","visa_type":"Permanent residence status (indefinite stay). Not a temporary sojourn visa - it is the highest residence status short of Korean nationality.","eligible_applicants":"F-5 is an umbrella status with many sub-codes, each with its own route. Main routes relevant to students and workers: (1) General 5-year residence (F-5-1): a person who has stayed in Korea for 5 or more consecutive years on an eligible long-term status (e.g., E-1~E-7 professional, D-8, F-2 residence). (2) Degree + income tracks: holders of a Korean degree who work in Korea and meet an income threshold, and holders of an advanced degree (e.g., a Ph.D.) employed in a designated high-tech field. (3) Points-based (F-5-16): a person who has held the points-based residence visa (F-2-7) for 3 or more years and meets a points\/income standard. (4) Investment (F-5-5): a foreign investor who has invested a qualifying amount (commonly cited as USD 500,000 or more) and employs a required number of Korean nationals. (5) Family: spouse or minor child of a Korean national or of an existing F-5 permanent resident (F-5-2, F-5-4). Other special sub-codes exist for overseas Koreans, special-merit persons, retirees, and science\/technology talent (see subtypes_note).","required_documents":"Application for permanent residence (form); passport and alien registration card; documents proving the specific eligibility route (e.g., proof of continuous residence period, employment contract and degree certificate, investment\/business documents, or family relationship documents); proof of income and\/or assets meeting the required threshold (e.g., income tax records, bank\/asset statements); proof of basic Korean\/social knowledge (KIIP completion certificate or comprehensive-exam score); a criminal record certificate from the applicant's home country (apostilled\/legalized) for conduct screening; proof of residence\/address; fee. Exact checklist varies by sub-code and must be confirmed on the HiKorea official manual. (unverified - confirm per sub-code on HiKorea)","processing_notes":"Applications are filed at the immigration office with jurisdiction over the applicant's residence, and visits are generally by advance reservation booked through HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr). Screening evaluates the eligibility route plus income\/assets, Korean language\/social integration, and overseas criminal record (conduct). Some sub-codes require a minimum recent continuous residence in Korea. Meeting the numeric thresholds does not guarantee approval - the immigration office exercises discretion.","duration_of_stay":"Permanent - there is no expiry on the residence status itself. However, the permanent-resident alien registration card (residence card) must be renewed every 10 years. Failing to renew the card on time can lead to a fine, though the permanent status is generally retained.","extension_rules":"No period-of-stay extension is needed because the status is indefinite. Instead, the physical residence card is re-issued every 10 years. Permanent residence can still be revoked\/lost in limited cases (e.g., certain serious crimes, long absence from Korea without a re-entry basis, or fraud in obtaining status).","work_permission":"Free (unrestricted). F-5 permanent residents may work in any occupation or run a business without a separate work permit or employer sponsorship, similar to F-2 residence and F-4 but without the F-4 restrictions. F-5 holders cannot vote in national elections (that requires naturalization) but may vote in some local elections after a qualifying period.","korean_requirement":"A basic Korean\/social-integration standard applies to most (not all) sub-codes: completion of the Social Integration Program (KIIP \/ \uc0ac\ud68c\ud1b5\ud569\ud504\ub85c\uadf8\ub7a8) Level 5, OR a score of 60 or more on the permanent-residence\/naturalization comprehensive evaluation. Some fast-track and high-value talent routes reduce or waive this. Exact requirement depends on the sub-code and should be confirmed on the HiKorea manual.","path_to":"Typical ladder: long-term status (student D-2 -> worker E-1~E-7, or F-2 residence \/ F-2-7 points \/ F-2-T top-tier, or marriage F-6, or overseas-Korean F-4) -> F-5 permanent residence -> (optionally) naturalization to Korean nationality. F-5 is not required before naturalization - some people naturalize directly - but many settle on F-5 first. F-4 (overseas Korean) holders can also convert to F-5 after qualifying.","application_fee":"200,000 KRW","processing_time":"","policy_updates_2025_2026":"(1) Top-Tier (F-2-T) 3-year track: Effective 2025-04-02 the Ministry of Justice launched the Top-Tier visa, granting F-2 residence to elite advanced-tech talent and letting them apply for F-5 permanent residence after only 3 years of stay (vs the standard 5 years), and per Korea.net without the usual income precondition if they continue qualifying research. (2) Science\/technology permanent-residence & naturalization fast-track: Operating since Jan 2023 at 5 science-and-technology institutes (KAIST, DGIST, UNIST, GIST, UST), this track gives F-2 (F-2-7S) residence on a university-president recommendation without a job offer, and shortens time to permanent residence (F-5, sub-code F-5-S1) and special naturalization from about 6 years to 3 years via a 3-step process. (3) K-STAR Visa Track expansion: On 2025-12-05 the Ministry of Justice designated 32 universities (the original 5 institutes plus 27 general research universities such as Seoul National, Korea, Yonsei, Sungkyunkwan, Hanyang) for the expanded 'K-STAR' track, effective Jan 2026, widening who can use the 3-year fast-track to F-5\/naturalization. Effective dates above are official.","subtypes_note":"F-5 has many sub-codes (roughly F-5-1 through the mid\/high 20s). Commonly referenced ones: F-5-1 general 5-year residence; F-5-2 spouse\/minor child of a Korean national; F-5-4 spouse\/minor child of an F-5 permanent resident; F-5-5 foreign investor (qualifying investment, commonly cited USD 500,000+, with Korean-national hires); F-5-9 holder of a doctorate employed in a designated high-tech field; F-5-10 large-scale investor; F-5-15 person holding a Korean bachelor's+ degree who meets an income threshold; F-5-16 points-based permanent residence (from 3+ years on points-based F-2-7); F-5-S1 science\/technology talent fast-track (from F-2-7S). Others cover overseas Koreans, special-merit persons, and retirees. Exact numbering and requirements per sub-code should be confirmed on the HiKorea official manual.","common_mistakes":"Assuming F-5 equals citizenship - it does not; F-5 holders keep their original nationality, cannot get a Korean passport, and cannot vote in national elections. Assuming there is no maintenance duty - the residence card must be renewed every 10 years, and long absence from Korea or serious crime can cause loss of status. Assuming income alone qualifies you - most routes also require the Korean\/social-integration standard (KIIP L5 or 60+ exam) and a clean overseas criminal record. Confusing sub-codes - each F-5 sub-code has its own residence period, income multiple, and document set. Assuming the 3-year fast-track applies to everyone - it applies only to Top-Tier (F-2-T) and designated science\/technology talent (F-2-7S \/ K-STAR), not to ordinary applicants who still need 5 years.","official_link":"https:\/\/www.hikorea.go.kr","official_manual_url":"","issuance_route":"Primarily domestic change-of-status (\uccb4\ub958\uc790\uaca9 \ubcc0\uacbd) at the immigration office with jurisdiction over the applicant's residence, by advance reservation via HiKorea. Family sub-codes (F-5-2\/F-5-4) may also be obtained via overseas Korean embassy visa or a Certificate of Visa Issuance (\uc0ac\uc99d\ubc1c\uae09\uc778\uc815\uc11c).","keta_required":"","annual_quota":"","income_threshold":"Varies by route (many exact GNI multiples live in the MOJ residence manual\/HWP and remain unverified). Officially confirmed: degree+income route (STEM\/advanced-tech bachelor's or higher, 3 years' residence + 1-year full-time job) requires annual income >= prior-year per-capita GNI (1x). Top-Tier route to F-5 (world top-100 university master's\/doctorate) requires annual work income >= 3x GNI (about KRW 150,000,000). High-value investor route: USD 500,000+ investment employing 5+ Korean nationals (no income test). General 5-year (F-5-1) and points-based (F-5-16) exact income multiples are (unverified) - held in the MOJ residence manual (HWP).","points_system_summary":"F-5-16 (points-based permanent residence): available to a holder of the points-based F-2-7 residence visa for 3+ years who meets a points\/income standard (income ~GNI 2x or ~1.5x average net assets). Exact point table per the official manual. (unverified numeric)","subtype_table":"Main sub-codes: F-5-1 general 5-year residence; F-5-2 spouse\/minor child of a Korean national; F-5-4 spouse\/minor child of an F-5 permanent resident; F-5-5 foreign investor (commonly cited USD 500,000+ with Korean-national hires); F-5-9 doctorate employed in a designated high-tech field; F-5-10 large-scale investor; F-5-15 Korean bachelor's+ degree meeting an income threshold; F-5-16 points-based; F-5-S1 science\/technology fast-track (from F-2-7S).","family_accompaniment":"Family sub-codes let relatives obtain F-5 directly: F-5-2 (spouse or minor child of a Korean national) and F-5-4 (spouse or minor child of an existing F-5 permanent resident). No separate foreign-dependent visa is needed once the family member qualifies under these codes.","competent_ministry_endorsement":"","mobile_residence_card":"Applicable \u2014 F-5 holders carry a permanent-resident Alien Registration Card (\uc678\uad6d\uc778\ub4f1\ub85d\uc99d, \uc601\uc8fc\uc99d). The mobile Alien Registration Card has been issued since 2025-01-10 to all registered foreigners aged 14+ with the same legal effect as the physical card.","penalties":"Overstay\/violations are subject to fines and deportation under the Immigration Control Act (\ucd9c\uc785\uad6d\uad00\ub9ac\ubc95). Permanent status can be revoked for serious crime, long absence from Korea without a re-entry basis, or fraud in obtaining status. The residence card must be re-issued every 10 years; late renewal can incur a fine.","experience_waiver_conditions":"Basic Korean\/social-integration standard for most sub-codes = KIIP (\uc0ac\ud68c\ud1b5\ud569\ud504\ub85c\uadf8\ub7a8) Level 5 completion OR 60+ on the permanent-residence\/naturalization comprehensive evaluation. Top-Tier (F-2-T, effective 2025-04-02) and science\/technology K-STAR fast-tracks shorten required residence to 3 years and can waive the income precondition. A specific KIIP-based reduction of the income threshold could not be confirmed on the official 2026 manual. 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