F-2 Resident Visa
For eligible foreign nationals qualifying for one of Korea’s designated resident-status pathways.
Visa Overview
The F-2 category covers several long-term residence pathways.
Eligibility can be based on family, long-term residence, investment, points, regional programs, or another designated route, and the requirements differ substantially by subcategory.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 5 Years at a Time
The statutory maximum period of stay for F-2 is 5 years at a time. The actual period granted varies depending on the applicable F-2 subcategory and individual case.
Work Activity
Residence / Route-specific Activity
Activities must remain within the approved scope.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact immigration procedure before filing.
Important Notice
F-2 should not be presented as one universal points visa. F-2-7 is only one F-2 subcategory and has its own points framework. Other F-2 routes use different eligibility rules.
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Eligibility
General Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the application route and the facts of each case. These are general points listed for this status.
- ✓The applicant must fit the exact statutory/official subcategory or route.
- ✓The claimed family, residence, professional, overseas-Korean, marriage, or remote-work basis must be supported by reliable documents.
- ✓The applicant must satisfy route-specific immigration requirements and must not fall under applicable disqualification grounds.
Documents
Common Document Categories
Check the competent authority’s latest instructions for documents required for your specific application.
- ✓Application form, passport, and residence card where applicable.
- ✓Documents proving the exact eligibility basis for the selected subcategory.
- ✓Residence, family/civil-status, income/assets, employment/business, or other supporting records where required.
- ✓Subcategory-specific documents and any supplementary evidence requested by immigration.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Identify the exact subcategory and legal/official route.
- 2
Review eligibility and any disqualification issues.
- 3
Prepare applicant and supporting documents.
- 4
Submit the applicable visa or stay application.
- 5
Respond to supplementary-document or factual-review requests if required.
- 6
Maintain the conditions of the approved status and complete extension/change/reporting procedures when required.
FAQ
Common questions
Is every F-2 visa points-based?+
No. F-2 contains multiple residence routes; F-2-7 is the points-based professional route.