F-5 Permanent Resident Visa
For eligible foreign nationals who satisfy one of Korea’s permanent-residence pathways and the applicable conduct, livelihood, basic-knowledge, and route-specific requirements.
Visa Overview
The F-5 Visa grants permanent resident status to applicants who qualify under an applicable F-5 pathway.
Korea has multiple F-5 subcategories, and income, assets, residence history, family relationship, investment, professional status, Korean-language or KIIP, and other requirements vary by route.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Permanent Status
Permanent residence is granted under the approved F-5 pathway and remains subject to applicable law.
Work Activity
Permanent Residence / Activities within Law
Activities must remain within the scope permitted by law.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact immigration procedure before filing.
Important Notice
F-5 is permanent resident status, but approval is not automatic after a certain number of years in Korea. The applicant must qualify under a specific F-5 route and satisfy its substantive requirements and disqualification review.
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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
Do I get F-5 automatically after living in Korea for many years?+
No. You must qualify under a specific permanent-residence route and satisfy its requirements.