F-2-5 — Resident Visa (High-Amount Investor)

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F-2-5 — Resident Visa (High-Amount Investor)

Golden Visa PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

₩50,000 KRW

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Overview

Korean F-2 residency for investors of 500M+ KRW in a state-managed public business fund, with conversion to F-5 PR after 5 years.

The F-2-5 is Korea's Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business (IISPB), a Resident status granted by the Ministry of Justice to investors who place funds in a state-managed public business fund operated by the Korea Development Bank. The minimum is 500 million KRW (300 million KRW for retirees aged 55+, who must also hold 300 million KRW in additional assets).

Holders receive F-2 status with free economic activity and can include a spouse and unmarried children. Investors who maintain the position for at least five years can convert to Permanent Resident (F-5). The principal is returned (without interest) after five years; earlier withdrawal requires departure within three months.

This visa is ideal for high-net-worth investors seeking a guaranteed-principal path to Korean permanent residency through a state-backed public fund.

Cost Breakdown

Alien Registration Card₩30,000 KRW

ARC Application Fee₩20,000 KRW

Total₩50,000 KRW

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

2 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

South Korea

F-5 — Permanent Residence (F-5)

ValidityIndefinite

Processing2–3 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Invest a minimum of 500 million KRW in the Korea Development Bank public business fund (300 million KRW for retiree investors aged 55 or over).

Retiree applicants aged 55+ must also hold an additional 300 million KRW or more in assets at home or abroad.

Maintain the investment for at least 5 years to be qualifying to convert to Permanent Resident (F-5) status.

Applicant must not be a criminal, tax delinquent, or repeat violator of the Immigration Act (limited exceptions for cleared overdue taxes).

KEY CRITERIA

Investment

500,000,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of investment

Notification of intended investment

Passport and visa application form

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Pathway to Permanent Residency (F-5) after 5 years of maintained investment
F-2 status allows free economic activities — no employer sponsorship
Spouse and unmarried children included on F-2 status
Principal-guaranteed: deposit returned (without interest) after 5 years
Lower threshold of 300M KRW available for retirees aged 55+
No language test or job offer required

Worth Knowing

Investment of 500M KRW (~USD 360K) locked up for 5 years to reach F-5
Retiree route also requires 300M KRW in separate personal assets
Early withdrawal triggers loss of status and departure within 3 months
No interest paid on the principal during the 5-year hold
Investment below the 500M KRW minimum (300M KRW for retirees 55+)
Criminal record, tax delinquency, or repeated Immigration Act violations
Cannot maintain the investment for the full 5 years required for F-5

Application Process

Contact Seoul Immigration Office (or relevant regional office) to notify the intent to invest in the IISPB scheme.

Deposit the required minimum (500 million KRW, or 300 million KRW for retirees 55+) in the Korea Development Bank public business fund.

Apply for F-2-5 status at the local Immigration Office or via HiKorea, submitting proof of investment, passport, application form, and any retiree-asset evidence if applicable.

After at least 5 years of maintained investment, apply for conversion to Permanent Resident (F-5) status.

Application Forms

HiKorea Portal (online application)	Fill online
IISPB Information (Korea Immigration Service)Optional	Fill online

Verified Claims (11)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Application Steps

Contact Seoul Immigration Office (or relevant regional office) to notify the intent to invest in the…

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Blockers

Investment below the 500 million KRW minimum (300 million KRW for retirees aged 55+); Criminal recor…

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Dependent Visa

Spouse and unmarried children granted F-2 (Resident) status alongside the principal investor.

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Forms

HiKorea Portal (online application); IISPB Information (Korea Immigration Service)

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Investment Amount

500000000

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Investment Currency

KRW

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Official Code

F-2-5

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Pr Pathway

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Overview

Korean F-2 residency for investors of 500M+ KRW in a state-managed public business fund, with conversion to F-5 PR after 5 years.

This visa is ideal for high-net-worth investors seeking a guaranteed-principal path to Korean permanent residency through a state-backed public fund.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Invest a minimum of 500 million KRW in the Korea Development Bank public business fund (300 million KRW for retiree investors aged 55 or over).

Retiree applicants aged 55+ must also hold an additional 300 million KRW or more in assets at home or abroad.

Maintain the investment for at least 5 years to be qualifying to convert to Permanent Resident (F-5) status.

Applicant must not be a criminal, tax delinquent, or repeat violator of the Immigration Act (limited exceptions for cleared overdue taxes).

KEY CRITERIA

Investment

500,000,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of investment

Notification of intended investment

Passport and visa application form

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Pathway to Permanent Residency (F-5) after 5 years of maintained investment
F-2 status allows free economic activities — no employer sponsorship
Spouse and unmarried children included on F-2 status
Principal-guaranteed: deposit returned (without interest) after 5 years
Lower threshold of 300M KRW available for retirees aged 55+
No language test or job offer required

Worth Knowing

Investment of 500M KRW (~USD 360K) locked up for 5 years to reach F-5
Retiree route also requires 300M KRW in separate personal assets
Early withdrawal triggers loss of status and departure within 3 months
No interest paid on the principal during the 5-year hold
Investment below the 500M KRW minimum (300M KRW for retirees 55+)
Criminal record, tax delinquency, or repeated Immigration Act violations
Cannot maintain the investment for the full 5 years required for F-5

Application Process

Contact Seoul Immigration Office (or relevant regional office) to notify the intent to invest in the IISPB scheme.

Deposit the required minimum (500 million KRW, or 300 million KRW for retirees 55+) in the Korea Development Bank public business fund.

Apply for F-2-5 status at the local Immigration Office or via HiKorea, submitting proof of investment, passport, application form, and any retiree-asset evidence if applicable.