F-5-5 High-Value Investor
Permanent residency for investors with USD 500,000+ investment and 5+ Korean employees
Overview
F-5-5 High-Value Investor permanent residency is issued to foreigners who have invested USD 500,000 (approx. KRW 500 million) or more in Korea and employ 5 or more Korean nationals as full-time employees for at least 6 months. Investment performance and employment maintenance are the key review factors.
Target Applicants
- D-8 visa holders who have invested USD 500,000+ in Korea
- Foreign investors employing 5+ Korean nationals as full-time employees for 6+ months
Eligibility
- 1Investment of USD 500,000+ maintained (registered as a foreign-invested company)
- 25+ Korean nationals employed full-time for 6+ months
- 3No criminal record
- 4Criminal background check exemption may apply
Required Documents
- Permanent residency application form
- Passport and alien registration card
- Foreign-invested company registration certificate
- Investment proof (USD 500,000+)
- Social insurance enrollment list (confirming 5+ employees)
- Corporate registry
- Financial statements and tax payment certificate
- Criminal background check
Process
Processing Time: Approximately 3-6 months
1
Eligibility Check
Verify USD 500,000 investment and 5+ employees maintained for 6+ months
2
Document Preparation
Prepare investment, employment, and financial documents
3
PR Application
Apply for F-5-5 at the immigration office
4
Review & Issuance
Permanent residency issued after review (approx. 3-6 months)
Important Notes
- •Investment funds must be legitimate funds remitted from overseas.
- •Employees must be Korean nationals enrolled in the four major social insurance programs.
- •Investment and employment must be maintained even after obtaining permanent residency.