F-5-25 Conditional High-Value Investor
Conditional permanent residency through KRW 3 billion+ investment with 5-year maintenance
Overview
The F-5-25 Conditional High-Value Investor permanent residency is granted conditionally to foreigners who deposit KRW 3 billion (approx. USD 2.25 million) or more in the Korea Development Bank's Public Interest Investment Immigration Fund and pledge to maintain the investment for 5+ years. Failure to meet the maintenance conditions may result in revocation of permanent residency.
Target Applicants
- Foreigners planning high-value investment in Korea
- Investors seeking Korean settlement through conditional permanent residency
- High-net-worth foreigners targeting permanent residency through investment
Eligibility
- 1Deposit of KRW 3 billion (approx. USD 2.25 million) or more in KDB's Public Interest Investment Immigration Fund
- 2Proof of legitimate source of investment funds (foreign currency import proof)
- 3Pledge to maintain investment for 5+ years
- 4No criminal record
Required Documents
- Permanent residency application form
- Passport and alien registration card
- Investment confirmation
- Investment fund source proof
- Investment maintenance agreement
- Criminal background check
- Medical examination certificate
Process
Processing Time: Approximately 3-6 months
1
Investment Planning
Determine investment amount and target
2
Execute Investment
Complete high-value investment and obtain confirmation
3
PR Application
Apply for F-5-25 at the immigration office
4
Conditional PR Issuance
Conditional permanent residency granted after review
Important Notes
- •This is conditional permanent residency, so the investment maintenance conditions must be fulfilled.
- •Withdrawal or significant reduction of investment funds will result in revocation of permanent residency.
- •Upon fulfilling all conditions, the status is converted to full permanent residency.