South Korea•AsiaPermanent Resident Visa (F-5)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
100,000 KRW
Stay Duration
10 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
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
Permanent residency visa for foreign nationals who have maintained continuous residence in Korea for 5+ years and meet integration requirements.
F-5 permanent residency is the ultimate long-term visa goal. Has 27 different pathways depending on circumstances (investors, skilled workers, spouses of citizens, family reunification, etc.).
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Requirements
Language
Korean
Advanced
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Visa history
Documentation of 5+ years continuous residence
Employment contract
Current employment or proof
Tax records
5+ years of tax payments
KIIP certificate
Level 3 completion
Criminal record
Clean record from home country and Korea
Health insurance
Continuous coverage
Residence proof
Address records for 5 years
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Advantages
- Indefinite residence right
- Work without restrictions
- Can sponsor family members
- Access to government services
- Pathways to citizenship after 5+ years
- 10-year passport renewable
Considerations
- Requires 5+ years prior residence
- KIIP and language requirements
- Tax and employment history
- Complex application process
- Background check required
Application Process
5 years continuous residence
On qualifying visa (D-7, E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-6, E-7, F-2)
Stable income
Regular employment and tax payment
KIIP completion
Korea Immigration Integration Program level 3
Health and tax records
No major issues
Visa application
At immigration office or embassy
Evaluation
Background check and assessment
Permanent residency grant
F-5 visa issued
Application Forms
F-5 Permanent Resident Application
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