F-5-8 Ethnic Chinese in Korea
Permanent residency for ethnic Chinese born and raised in Korea
Overview
F-5-8 is a permanent residency status issued to ethnic Chinese (holding ROC or PRC nationality) who were born in Korea and have continuously resided there. Applicants must demonstrate that they were born in Korea and have maintained continuous residence.
Target Applicants
- Ethnic Chinese born and continuously residing in Korea
- Long-time ethnic Chinese families established in Korea
- Ethnic Chinese business owners and workers settled in Korean society
Eligibility
- 1Proof of birth in Korea and continuous residence
- 2Ability to support oneself
- 3No criminal record
Required Documents
- Permanent residency application form
- Passport and alien registration card
- Birth certificate (confirming birth in Korea)
- Alien registration history (confirming continuous residence)
- Income or asset proof
- Criminal background check
Process
Processing Time: Approximately 2-4 months
1
Eligibility Check
Verify birth in Korea and continuous residence
2
Document Preparation
Prepare birth certificate, residence history, and income proof
3
PR Application
Apply for F-5-8 at the immigration office
4
Review & Issuance
Permanent residency issued after review
Important Notes
- •Both birth in Korea and continuous residence must be demonstrated.
- •Graduation from a Korean-Chinese school or similar evidence can serve as supporting documentation.