Korea Residence & Permanent Residency Specialist
Digital nomad, points-based, overseas Korean, permanent residency, and marriage visa experts
Residence / Permanent Visa Overview
Korean residence and permanent visas grant foreigners the right to stay long-term or permanently in Korea. Various categories exist including family visit, points-based residence, overseas Korean, permanent residency, and marriage, each with different requirements and procedures.
- F-1 Family Visit / Digital Nomad: Family cohabitation, workcation stay
- F-2 Points-based / Public Interest / Real Estate: Long-term residence for skilled talent
- F-4 Overseas Korean: Residence status for Korean diaspora
- F-5 Permanent Residency: Permanent residence status in Korea
- F-6 Marriage Visa: For foreign spouses of Korean nationals
F-1 Family Visit / Digital Nomad
Stay for family cohabitation, workcation, and other visit purposes
Residence status for family cohabitation with foreigners staying in Korea
Visa for foreign digital nomads for workcation purposes
F-2 Residence Visa
Residence visas based on points, public interest investment, real estate investment
Comprehensive evaluation of 80+ points based on education, income, age, Korean proficiency
Investment of KRW 500M+ in MOJ-designated public interest projects
Residence visa based on real estate investment in MOJ-designated areas
F-4 Overseas Korean
Residence status for Korean diaspora
For overseas Koreans who held Korean nationality and their descendants
F-5 Permanent Residency
Permanent residence status in Korea
Status permitting permanent residence in Korea
F-6 Marriage Visa
Residence status for foreign spouses of Korean nationals
For foreign nationals legally married to Korean citizens
Residence Visa Application Process
General procedure for status change/extension
Eligibility Check
Confirm eligibility requirements and required documents by visa type.
Document Preparation
Prepare visa application form, supporting documents, and fees.
Immigration Office Filing
Submit application at the local immigration office.
Review
Document review and interview/supplementation if needed.
Visa Issuance
Residence status granted after review (approx. 3-4 weeks).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about residence and permanent residency visas
How is the F-2 points-based 80 points calculated?
Points are summed from education (max 35), income (max 30), age (max 20), Korean proficiency (TOPIK, max 20), and social integration program completion. A total of 80+ points is required to apply.
Who is eligible for the F-4 Overseas Korean visa?
Eligible applicants include those who held Korean nationality (including those who renounced it) or their direct descendants who acquired foreign nationality. Proof that the applicant or parents held Korean nationality is required.
What are the requirements for F-5 permanent residency?
F-5 has various pathways by residence status: F-2 points-based 3+ years stay, D-8 investment KRW 300M+, F-6 marriage 2+ years, etc. Requirements differ by sub-type (F-5-1 to F-5-25).
What should I be careful about when applying for an F-6 marriage visa?
Marriage registration must be completed, and you must prove a genuine marriage (cohabitation, etc.). Invitation letter, income proof, housing proof, and basic livelihood security confirmation are needed.
Residence / Permanent Visa Consultation
Our specialist will guide you to the optimal residence and permanent residency visa pathway.