F-5-17 Real Estate Investor
Permanent residency through sustained property investment
Overview
F-5-17 is available to foreigners who have invested a certain amount or more in real estate in areas designated by the Ministry of Justice and maintained the investment for 5+ years. This is the pathway transitioning from the F-2 Real Estate Investment visa.
Target Applicants
- Foreigners who have maintained F-2 real estate investment for 5+ years
- Foreigners owning property in Ministry of Justice designated areas
- Investors aiming for permanent residency through real estate investment
Eligibility
- 1Real estate investment maintained for 5+ years in a designated area
- 2Property ownership maintained
- 3No criminal record
- 4Basic aptitude requirements met
Required Documents
- Permanent residency application form
- Passport and alien registration card
- Property registry
- Property appraisal report
- Investment maintenance confirmation
- Criminal background check
- Medical examination certificate
Process
Processing Time: Approximately 3-6 months
1
Eligibility Check
Verify 5+ years of sustained real estate investment
2
Document Preparation
Prepare property registry, appraisal, and other documents
3
PR Application
Apply for F-5-17 at the immigration office
4
Review & Issuance
Permanent residency issued after review
Important Notes
- •Selling the property may result in revocation of permanent residency.
- •A significant decline in property value below the threshold may cause issues.