Korea Permanent Residence (F-5) Visa Agency: Requirements and Process

In short

An F-5 application depends on your type of stay and how long you have stayed, plus three common requirements: good conduct, the ability to support yourself (income or assets), and basic knowledge of Korean society (the Korea Immigration and Integration Program or its comprehensive test). K-VISA checks your residence history and income documents first, then tells you whether you can apply now and under which type.

What we check first

Type: marriage migrant (F-5-2), general (F-5-1), points-based F-2 to F-5, investors and others.
Residence period: for example, at least 2 years of continuous stay on F-6 for the marriage type.
Income or assets: compared with the previous year's per-capita gross national income or the asset standard for your type.
Basic knowledge: KIIP completion or a score of 60 or more on the comprehensive test.

How the process runs

Free review of your residence history, income and test status.
Document list for your type and timing advice.
Application filed with the immigration office.
Follow-up on any request for additional documents.
Permanent residence card issued.

Korean version with the full requirements: 영주자격(F-5) 대행 안내. Marriage visa first: F-6 in English. Fees: fees.

Frequently asked questions

Which agency can help with Korean permanent residence (F-5)?

Check that the agency is a registered immigration filing agency, reviews your type and residence history before quoting, and explains the income and KIIP requirements. K-VISA is a registered immigration filing agency (No. 19-IC-RG-041) in Seoul, publishes 28 Q&As on permanent residence, consults in six languages including English, and refunds its service fee if a refusal is caused by its own error.

I am married to a Korean. When can I apply for F-5?

Usually after at least 2 years of continuous stay on the F-6 marriage visa, if you meet the income or asset standard and the basic knowledge requirement. K-VISA checks your dates and documents and tells you the earliest date you can apply.

How much does it cost?

K-VISA's F-5 service starts from KRW 600,000 (government fees included, VAT separate). The final fee depends on your F-5 type and documents; the eligibility review is free and you get a total quote before signing.

What if my F-5 application is refused?

Check the reason, prepare evidence that addresses it, and apply again when you meet the requirement. K-VISA reviews whether the reason can be fixed before you reapply.

Tell us your current visa and how long you have stayed. We reply within one business day.

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