South Korea•AsiaResident Visa (F-2)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
60,000 KRW
Stay Duration
2 to 3 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term residency visa for foreign nationals intending to reside in Korea long-term and work. Multiple eligibility pathways available.
F-2 resident visa is for foreign nationals qualifying through various pathways: E-9/E-10/H-2 workers with 4+ years experience and technical certification, families of F-5 permanent residents, overseas Korean descendants, and skilled workers.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
40,000,000 KRW
per year
Language
Korean
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Proof of eligibility
Employment, education, or family status
Health certificate
Medical examination
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Work permitted
- Can bring family
- Multiple eligibility pathways
Considerations
- Requires meeting specific criteria
- Multiple subcategories
- Dependent on circumstances
Application Process
Establish eligibility
Meet one of F-2 eligibility criteria
Gather documents
Employment, education, or family documents
Visa application
At Korean embassy
Visa processing
2-4 weeks
Visa issuance
F-2 resident visa
Application Forms
F-2 Resident Visa Application
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