F-5-10 Bachelor/Master Degree or Certificate Holder
Permanent residency based on degree or national certification
Overview
F-5-10 is available to foreigners who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher from a Korean institution or hold specific national certifications, and who have been employed in Korea for a certain period while meeting income requirements.
Target Applicants
- Foreigners who obtained bachelor's or master's degrees from Korean universities
- Foreign professionals holding national technical certifications
- Foreigners employed in Korea after obtaining their degree
Eligibility
- 1Bachelor's degree or higher from a Korean institution, or specific national certification
- 2Legal employment in Korea for a certain period
- 3Income at or above GNI
- 4No criminal record
Required Documents
- Permanent residency application form
- Passport and alien registration card
- Degree certificate or certification copy
- Employment certificate
- Income certificate
- Tax payment certificate
- Criminal background check
- Medical examination certificate
Process
Processing Time: Approximately 2-4 months
1
Eligibility Check
Verify degree/certification and residence/income requirements
2
Document Preparation
Prepare degree, employment, and income documents
3
PR Application
Apply for F-5-10 at the immigration office
4
Review & Issuance
Permanent residency issued after review
Important Notes
- •Only degrees from overseas institutions (without a Korean degree) may not qualify.
- •Employment duration and income level are key review factors.