```json [ { "level": "h2", "text": "1. Eligible Persons and Scope of Activities", "style": "font-size: 22px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h3", "text": "Scope of Activities", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Not subject to restrictions on activities according to the classification of residence status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h3", "text": "Eligible Persons", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Persons who do not fall under any of the subparagraphs of Article 46(1) of the Act and who fall under any of the following subparagraphs:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "An adult under the Korean Civil Code who has resided in the Republic of Korea for five years or more with a residence status from 10. Residence (D-7) to 20. Specific Activities (E-7) or 24. Sojourn (F-2) in Appendix 1-2.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A spouse or minor child of a Korean national or a person with permanent residency (F-5) who has resided in the Republic of Korea for two years or more, and a person who has applied for a residence status grant under Article 23 due to being born in the Republic of Korea, provided that the Minister of Justice acknowledges such person among those whose father or mother was residing in the Republic of Korea with permanent residency (F-5) at the time of birth.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A foreign investor who has invested 500,000 US dollars or more in accordance with the 「Foreign Investment Promotion Act」 and employs five or more Korean nationals.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who has resided in the Republic of Korea for two years or more with the status of Overseas Korean (F-4) in Appendix 1-2 and whom the Minister of Justice deems to have a continuous need to reside in the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "An overseas Korean national of foreign nationality as referred to in Article 2(2) of the 「Act on the Treatment of Overseas Korean Nationals, etc.」 who meets the requirements for acquiring nationality under the 「Nationality Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who previously had the residence status of Sojourn (F-2) under Appendix 1, Item 27 of the former 「Immigration Act」 Enforcement Decree (Presidential Decree No. 17579, as partially amended before being promulgated and enforced on April 18, 2002), including those who have held a previous residence status corresponding to this, and whom the Minister of Justice deems to have a continuous need to reside in the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs and whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A holder of a doctoral degree in a specific field obtained abroad who is employed by a domestic company, etc. at the time of applying for permanent residency (F-5).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who has obtained a doctoral degree after completing a regular course at a domestic graduate school.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who holds a bachelor's degree or higher in a field designated by the Minister of Justice or a technical qualification certificate designated by the Minister of Justice, has resided in Korea for three years or more, and is employed by a domestic company at the time of applying for permanent residency (F-5), receiving a salary of at least the amount designated by the Minister of Justice.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person with outstanding abilities in specific fields such as science, business, education, culture, arts, and sports, whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges as having made special contributions to the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person aged 60 or over who receives a pension of at least the amount designated by the Minister of Justice from abroad.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who is employed and working with the residence status of Working Visit (H-2) in Appendix 1-2, and who meets all the requirements from 1) to 3) of Article 24 (Sojourn (F-2)) in the same Appendix, whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges considering factors such as length of service, employment region, characteristics of the industrial sector, manpower shortage situation, and preference for national employment.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who has resided in the Republic of Korea for three years or more with the residence status of Sojourn (F-2) under Article 24 (Sojourn (F-2)) of Appendix 1-2, and whom the Minister of Justice deems to have a continuous need to reside in the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who has maintained an investment relationship for five years or more after receiving the residence status of Sojourn (F-2) under Article 24 (Sojourn (F-2)) of Appendix 1-2, whom the Minister of Justice deems to have a continuous need to reside in the Republic of Korea, and their spouse and children (only children who meet the requirements designated by the Minister of Justice).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who has resided continuously in the Republic of Korea for three years or more with the residence status of Corporate Investment (D-8) (c) in Appendix 1-2, who has attracted investment funds of 300 million won or more from investors and employs two or more Korean nationals, and meets other requirements designated by the Minister of Justice.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who has invested an amount equal to or exceeding the amount designated by the Minister of Justice, with the condition of maintaining the investment relationship for five years or more, and who meets the requirements designated by the Minister of Justice.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who has resided continuously in the Republic of Korea for three years or more with the residence status of Corporate Investment (D-8) (a) in Appendix 1-2, and who is an essential specialized personnel for research and development facilities as referred to in Article 25(1)4 of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Foreign Investment Promotion Act」, whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "A person who has resided in the Republic of Korea for two years or more with the residence status of Sojourn (F-2) (c) in Appendix 1-2.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h2", "text": "2. Maximum Period of Stay Granted at Once", "style": "font-size: 22px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "No maximum limit.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h2", "text": "3. Activities Other Than Those Permitted by Status of Stay", "style": "font-size: 22px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Not applicable.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h2", "text": "4. Change or Addition of Place of Employment", "style": "font-size: 22px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Not applicable.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h2", "text": "5. Grant of Residence Status", "style": "font-size: 22px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Grant of permanent residency (F-5) to a child born in the Republic of Korea whose parent holds permanent residency (F-5) status in the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "A. Application for residence status grant within 90 days from the date of birth.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ Children born overseas are excluded.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "B. Required Documents:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "① Application form (Form No. 34), Passport, one standard-sized photograph, Fee.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② Documents proving family relations (e.g., birth certificate).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "③ Document proving identity from the country of nationality.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h2", "text": "6. Permission to Change Residence Status", "style": "font-size: 22px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Grant of permanent residency (F-5) status, excluding overseas Korean nationals.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h3", "text": "□ Types of Permanent Residency and Detailed Codes", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "table", "style": "font-size: 16px; width: 100%;", "thead": { "tr": [ { "th": [ "Detailed Type of Permanent Residency", "Target of Permanent Residency (Name)", "Appendix 1 (Item 3) of the Enforcement Decree" ] } ] }, "tbody": { "tr": [ { "td": [ "F-5-1", "Person who has resided in the Republic of Korea for five years or more (hereinafter referred to as \"General Permanent Resident\")", "Item 1" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-2", "SPOUSE OF KOREAN NATIONAL", "Item 2" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-3", "MINOR CHILD OF KOREAN NATIONAL", "Item 2" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-4", "Spouse or minor child of a person holding permanent residency (excluding those who acquired residential permanent residency) (hereinafter referred to as \"Spouse or Minor Child of General Permanent Resident\")", "Item 2" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-5", "Investor of $500,000 or more who employs five or more Korean nationals (hereinafter referred to as \"High-Investment Investor\")", "Item 3" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-6", "Person who has resided for two years or more with Overseas Korean status (※ Separate guidelines apply)", "Item 4" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-7", "Overseas Korean national who meets the requirements for acquiring nationality (※ Separate guidelines apply)", "Item 5" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-8", "ETHNIC KOREAN BORN IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA", "Item 6" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-9", "Holder of a doctoral degree in an advanced industry field employed by a domestic company (hereinafter referred to as \"Advanced Industry Doctoral Holder\")", "Item 7(a)" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-10", "Holder of a bachelor's degree or higher in an advanced industry field, a master's degree or higher in a general field, or a technical qualification certificate, employed by a domestic company (hereinafter referred to as \"Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate Holder\")", "Item 8" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-11", "Person with outstanding abilities in specific fields such as science, business, education, culture, arts, and sports (hereinafter referred to as \"Person with Specific Field Abilities\")", "Item 9" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-12", "PERSON WHO HAS MADE SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA (hereinafter referred to as \"Special Contributor\")", "Item 10" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-13", "Person aged 60 or over who receives a pension from abroad (hereinafter referred to as \"Pension Recipient\")", "Item 11" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-14", "Person working for four years or more in a job-seeking status, etc. (※ Separate guidelines apply)", "Item 12" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-15", "Person who has obtained a doctoral degree after completing a regular course at a domestic graduate school and is employed by a domestic company (hereinafter referred to as \"General Doctoral Holder\")", "Item 7(b)" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-16", "Person who has resided in Korea for three years or more with residential status (hereinafter referred to as \"Residential Permanent Resident\")", "Item 13" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-17", "Person who has continuously invested for five years or more with tourism/recreational facility investor residency status (hereinafter referred to as \"Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor\")", "Item 14" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-18", "Spouse or minor child of a Residential Permanent Resident (F-5-16) (hereinafter referred to as \"Spouse or Minor Child of Residential Permanent Resident\")", "Item 2" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-19", "Spouse or minor child of a tourism/recreational facility investor (F-5-17) (hereinafter referred to as \"Spouse or Unmarried Child of Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor\")", "Item 14" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-20", "Child Born in Korea of Permanent Resident", "Item 2" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-21", "Person who has continuously invested for five years or more with public project investor residency status (hereinafter referred to as \"Public Project General Investor\")", "Item 14" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-22", "Spouse or unmarried child of a public project general investor (F-5-21) or public project retired immigrant investor (F-5-23) (hereinafter referred to as \"Spouse or Unmarried Child of Public Project Investor\")", "Item 14" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-23", "Retired immigrant investor who has continuously invested in public projects for five years or more and possesses domestic assets of 300 million won or more (hereinafter referred to as \"Public Project Retired Immigrant Investor\")", "Item 14" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-24", "Technology startup (D-8-4) status holder who has attracted investment funds of 300 million won or more and employs two or more Korean nationals (hereinafter referred to as \"Technology Startup Investor\")", "Item 15" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-25", "Person who has pledged to maintain an investment relationship of 300 million won or more for five years (hereinafter referred to as \"Conditional High-Investment Investor\")", "Item 16" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-26", "Person who has worked for three years or more as an essential specialized personnel for research and development facilities of a foreign-invested enterprise (hereinafter referred to as \"R&D Personnel of Foreign-Invested Enterprise\")", "Item 17" ] }, { "td": [ "F-5-27", "Refugee resident status holder who has resided in the Republic of Korea for two years or more (※ Separate guidelines apply)", "Item 18" ] } ] } }, { "level": "h3", "text": "□ The following requirements must all be met", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ F-5-2/3, F-5-6, F-5-7, F-5-14, F-5-27 are subject to separate guidelines.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "1. Good Conduct Requirement, such as Compliance with Korean Laws", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Persons who do not fall under any of the following are recognized as meeting the good conduct requirement:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "1) Domestic Criminal Record Review Criteria", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "A) Sentenced to punishment for a specific violent crime as defined in Article 2 of the 「Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Specific Violent Crimes」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "B) Convicted of imprisonment or a heavier penalty for violating the Immigration Act or other laws, and less than five years have passed since the execution of the sentence was completed or suspended.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "C) Sentenced to a suspended execution of imprisonment or a heavier penalty for violating the Immigration Act or other laws, and less than five years have passed since the judgment became final.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "D) Convicted of a fine for violating the Immigration Act or other laws, and less than three years have passed since the date the fine was paid.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * In cases of detention in lieu of work for non-payment, etc., the date of completion of detention is considered the payment date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ The same applies to those obligated to pay confiscated property, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "E) Less than five years have passed since the date of violation of Article 7(1) or (4) of the Immigration Act, or Article 12(1) or (2) of the Immigration Act.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "F) Persons who have violated the Immigration Act three or more times within the five years preceding the application. This exclusion does not apply to those who received administrative fines.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "G) Less than seven years have passed since the date of departure after being issued an order of departure under Article 59(2) of the Immigration Act, or less than five years have passed since the date of departure after being issued an order to leave under Article 68 of the Immigration Act.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "H) Persons who have received an administrative fine of 5 million won or more for violating the Immigration Act within the past three years, or whose total administrative fines amount to 7 million won or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "I) Persons who have violated domestic laws and are subject to deportation under Article 46(1) of the Immigration Act, but have been granted permission to stay due to humanitarian reasons or other considerations, and less than five years have passed since the date of the decision to grant permission to stay.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "2) Overseas Criminal Record Review Criteria", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "A) Persons sentenced to punishment in a foreign country for \"specific violent crimes\" as defined in Article 2 of the 「Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Specific Violent Crimes」, or for extortion, fraud, drunk driving three or more times, voice phishing, or drug-related offenses.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "B) Persons sentenced to imprisonment or a penalty equivalent to imprisonment for other offenses in a foreign country (residence status will not be granted for 10 years from the date of sentencing due to failure to meet the good conduct requirement).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "C) Overseas criminal record verification may be omitted if the applicant falls under any of the following cases, according to Attachment 1) Overseas Criminal Record Certificate:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(1) Applicants for High-Investment Investor (F-5-5), Advanced Industry Doctoral Holder (F-5-9), General Doctoral Holder (F-5-15), Person with Specific Field Abilities (F-5-11), or Special Contributor (F-5-12).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(2) Applicants who are criminally minors as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(3) Persons born in Korea or who entered Korea before the age of 14 and have not continuously resided abroad for six months or more after reaching the age of 14.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(4) Persons who have previously submitted a criminal record certificate from their home country and are residing in Korea, and have not continuously resided abroad for six months or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(5) Persons who submitted a criminal record certificate when applying for a visa at a overseas diplomatic mission and applied for a change to permanent residency (F-5) status within three months from the visa issuance date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(6) Persons for whom issuance is restricted due to the issuing country's standards or who do not meet residency requirements (applicants must provide evidence of inability to submit the certificate).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "As of April 2022, a criminally minor is a person under 14 years of age (this will be adjusted according to any age changes due to legal amendments).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "2. Livelihood Maintenance Requirement", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "The applicant must demonstrate the ability to maintain their livelihood based on their own income or that of their family members with whom they share a livelihood, or by possessing sufficient assets, meeting the following criteria. Income and assets cannot be combined for the application.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "The livelihood maintenance requirement is applied differently according to the criteria for each category specified in the detailed codes for permanent residency (income only, income or assets, etc.).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "However, the applicant's own income or assets must be at least 50% of the standard amount (excluding cases where the applicant is raising minor children or is a minor child).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "For applicants applying for Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate Holder (F-5-10) or Pension Recipient (F-5-13) permanent residency, only the applicant's income is recognized as the income-earning subject.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Subject of Income and Asset Possession", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Principle:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "The applicant, family members (excluding common-law spouses and spouses' parents), minor children, and parents (excluding spouse's parents) of the applicant who have continuously resided with the applicant and shared a livelihood during the income calculation period.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Co-residence is generally recognized if they share the same address (place of stay).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Income Calculation Period", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Principle: The previous year (hereinafter referred to as \"the year prior to the application year\") of the year to which the application date belongs.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Example) Both individuals applying for permanent residency on January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, will have their income from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, calculated (※ This is not calculated based on the 365 days preceding the application date).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Exception: The year prior to the year prior to the application year (hereinafter referred to as \"the year before the year prior to the application year\").", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "□ This applies when official documents related to taxes paid, such as a certificate of income amount, are not issued by the tax authorities as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Example) ☞ If applying for permanent residency on February 1, 2020, and the certificate of income amount for 2019 is not issued as of the application date: the income calculation period will be the year before the year prior to the application year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "The income calculation period will be set as 2019, and the review will be conducted using the 2019 Certificate of Income Amount.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "☞ If applying for permanent residency on September 1, 2020, and the certificate of income amount for 2019 is issued as of the application date: the income calculation period will be the year prior to the application year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "The income calculation period will be set as 2019, and the review will be conducted using the 2019 Certificate of Income Amount.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Asset Possession Criteria", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Assets: Financial assets and real assets continuously held for six months or more from the date of acquisition until the date of application for permanent residency.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "The value of both financial and real assets must be maintained until the permit is granted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Scope of Recognition", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "The total net household assets (excluding liabilities) of the applicant or family members sharing a livelihood, possessed by the applicant or their family members, must be equal to or exceed the average net assets announced by the National Statistical Office for the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "* The National Statistical Office announced the average net assets per household as 414.52 million won as of the end of March 2021.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "(Financial Assets) Savings, deposits, funds, insurance, stocks, bonds, etc., and rental deposits.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "* The anticipated refund value of funds, insurance, stocks, bonds, etc., will be recognized as assets.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "(Real Assets) Official prices or publicly announced market prices of real estate such as houses and land.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "(Liabilities) Liabilities listed on the credit information inquiry report of the applicant and family members sharing a livelihood.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Calculation Criteria and Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "· Real estate register, real estate sales contract, lease agreement, certificate of deposit balance, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "D. Types of Income Recognized", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Any of the following incomes under Article 4(1) (Comprehensive Income) of the 「Income Tax Act」 will be recognized in aggregate, provided that each income has been taxed. In such cases, taxes paid must be recognized.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "· For applicants applying for Pension Recipient permanent residency (F-5-13), only the pension amount received from abroad will be recognized as income.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Income that is subject to income tax but has not been taxed will not be recognized.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "· However, for income that is not subject to income tax under Article 12 (Non-Taxable Income) of the 「Income Tax Act」, the recognition of income will be determined upon review of relevant supporting documents.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Assets such as real estate will not be recognized as income. However, if income is generated from assets and income tax is paid, such income and income tax will be recognized.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Example) If rental income is generated from a house owned by the applicant or income-earning subject, it can be recognized as '⑧ Business Income'.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "E. Supporting Documents for Recognized Income and Documents for Determining Negative Impact on National Finance", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Official documents related to taxes paid, such as a Certificate of Income Amount (issued by the tax office) indicating income and paid income tax.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Official documents related to the complete payment of burdens that must be paid compulsorily, such as national and local taxes, customs duties, and health insurance premiums.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Submission may be exempted if the Immigration Office can confirm the absence of arrears through the electronic system.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Relevant supporting documents for income that is not subject to income tax under Article 12 (Non-Taxable Income) of the 「Income Tax Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "F. Criteria for Comparing Recognized Annual Income", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Principle: Gross National Income (GNI) per capita for the year preceding the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Exception: Gross National Income (GNI) per capita for the year before the year preceding the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "☞ This applies when the GNI per capita for the year preceding the application date has not yet been announced.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "G. Livelihood Maintenance Requirement Review", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ For each detailed category of permanent residency, the livelihood maintenance requirement will be reviewed by first assessing whether there is a negative impact on national finances for the recognized income-earning subject, and then", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Secondly, the livelihood maintenance requirement will be reviewed by comparing the annual income with the GNI per capita of the previous year/year before the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "H. Review of Negative Impact on National Finances", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ The following cases are considered to have a negative impact on national finances:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Non-payment of national taxes, local taxes, customs duties, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Non-payment of health insurance premiums, fines, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Employment in industries not permitted by the applicant's residence status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Employment in industries that violate good morals and customs, or are related to gambling or entertainment services.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Other circumstances deemed by the head of the competent immigration office to have a negative impact on national finances.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Review of income-earning subjects that have negatively impacted national finances:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Applicant: Considered as not meeting the livelihood maintenance ability.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Family Members: Such individuals will be excluded from the income-earning subjects.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "I. Exemptions or Waivers", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "table", "style": "font-size: 16px; width: 100%;", "thead": { "tr": [ { "th": [ "Category", "Target" ] } ] }, "tbody": [ { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Exemption", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "    

○ High-Investment Investor (F-5-5)

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○ Person with Specific Field Abilities (F-5-11)

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○ Special Contributor (F-5-12)

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○ Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor (F-5-17)

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○ Child Born in Korea of Permanent Resident (F-5-20)

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○ Spouse or Unmarried Child of Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor (F-5-19)

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○ Public Project General Investor (F-5-21)

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○ Spouse or Unmarried Child of Public Project Investor (F-5-22)

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○ Public Project Retired Immigrant Investor (F-5-23)

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○ Technology Startup Investor (F-5-24)

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○ Conditional High-Investment Investor (F-5-25)

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○ Persons who have successfully graduated from a degree program through an academic exchange program for study abroad (for permanent residency categories requiring a degree).

", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Waiver", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "    

○ Ethnic Korean Born in the Republic of Korea (F-5-8)

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- If the number of co-residing family members (spouse, parents, children) is two or fewer, the annual income will be deemed sufficient if it is 70% or more of the GNI per capita of the previous year. (※ For 3 or more people, it must be equal to or exceed the GNI per capita of the previous year.)

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- If the annual income is insufficient, the requirement will be deemed met if the value of real estate owned or leased by co-residing family members (spouse, children, applicant's parents) is 60 million won or more, continuously for one year prior to the application date for permanent residency. (※ No distinction based on the number of co-residing family members.)

", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "3. Basic Competency Requirement", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Persons falling under any of the following are recognized as meeting the basic competency requirement:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "A. Persons who have completed Level 5 of the Social Integration Program.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "B. Persons who have scored 60 points or more (out of 100) in the comprehensive evaluation for permanent residency or naturalization.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "C. Persons who have obtained Level 4 or higher in the Korean Language Proficiency Test (valid for applications submitted by March 31, 2019).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ However, for applicants of F-5-1 who are completing a residency program at a domestic hospital with a professional (E-5) residence status, they must have obtained Level 5 or higher in the Korean Language Proficiency Test (the income requirement is waived to be equal to or exceeding GNI per capita of the previous year).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Persons falling under any of the following are eligible for exemption or waiver:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "① Persons who fall under any of the following as of the application date:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "㉮ Foreign nationals who are minors under the Civil Code.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "㉯ Persons aged 60 or over.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② Cases falling under any of the following:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "㉮ Persons who have graduated from schools referred to in Article 2 of the 「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」 (excluding foreign schools under Article 60-2 of the same Act) or foreign schools accredited by the Ministry of Education.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "㉯ Persons who have passed the high school equivalency examination for graduation from schools referred to in Article 2 of the 「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」 (excluding foreign schools under Article 60-2 of the same Act).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "㉰ Persons aged 15 or over who have been enrolled in schools referred to in Article 2 of the 「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」 (excluding foreign schools under Article 60-2 of the same Act) or foreign schools accredited by the Ministry of Education for two years or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * This refers to educational institutions, including public and private educational institutions, foreign schools, and alternative schools, specializing in education for minors.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "③ Persons who meet the requirements for permanent residency status for which exemption is applicable.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(Example) A person who meets the requirements for \"Advanced Industry Doctoral\" permanent residency (F-5-9) but applies for \"General Permanent Residency\" (F-5-1).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "④ Persons who have completed a regular doctoral program at a domestic graduate school and obtained a doctoral degree.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h3", "text": "□ Common Documents (Individual documents for each type of permanent residency are listed below)", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "□ The following documents are common to all types of permanent residency (mandatory submission):", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "① Integrated Application Form (including revenue stamp)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② Passport", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "③ Alien Registration Card", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ If you do not have an Alien Registration Card, one standard-sized photograph taken within the last 6 months and the fee for permanent residency permit are required.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "④ Document proving place of stay", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ A valid 'Lease Agreement' or 'Proof of Full Real Estate Registration' etc. as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑤ Overseas Criminal Record Certificate", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ Persons eligible for exemption do not need to submit this document.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑥ Certificate of Security (※ Exempted persons do not need to submit)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ The following applicants for permanent residency are exempt from submitting the Certificate of Security:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "① Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor (F-5-17)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor (F-5-17)'s Spouse or Minor Child (F-5-19)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "③ Public Project General Investor (F-5-21)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "④ Public Project Retired Immigrant Investor (F-5-23)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑤ Spouse or Unmarried Child of Public Project Investor (F-5-22)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑥ Persons applying for permanent residency other than ① to ③, in the following cases, are exempt:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "④ When applying under Article 89 of the Enforcement Decree by those obligated to apply for permits under Article 79 of the Act.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑤ Ethnic Koreans who entered before the establishment of the Republic of Korea (August 15, 1948) and their direct lineal descendants who are currently residing with residential (F-2) status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑥ Spouses of Korean nationals married to Japanese nationals and their direct lineal descendants who are currently residing with residential (F-2) status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑦ Documents related to livelihood maintenance (income) requirement (submitted per income-earning subject):", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "① Official documents related to tax payment completion for national and local taxes (e.g., Certificate of Tax Payment or Certificate of Tax Delinquency).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② Certificate of Income Amount (issued by the tax office) indicating total income and paid income tax, and other official documents related to taxes paid.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ Submit at least one of the following documents (provided that if the document has an expiration date, it must be within the validity period as of the application date):", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "① Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Test (Comprehensive Evaluation for Permanent Residency).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Test (Comprehensive Evaluation for Naturalization).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "③ Certificate of Completion of the Social Integration Program (Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Program).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "④ Certificate of Completion of the Social Integration Program (Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Program).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑤ Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) Level 4-6 Score Certificate (only for those applying for permanent residency by March 31, 2019).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "⑨ Basic Information for Permanent Residency (F-5) Applicants (※ To be filled out and submitted by the applicant).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h3", "text": "Basic Information for Permanent Residency (F-5) Applicants (Data provided by the applicant)", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ This document is for the purpose of expediting the review of permanent residency applications. If any answers are omitted or the document is not submitted, the review may be delayed.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Please answer all questions to the best of your ability and submit all supporting documents along with this form.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "1) Please provide your personal information", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ English Name:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Nationality:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Address in Country of Nationality:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Alien Registration Number:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Contact Number:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "2) Please indicate (√) which permanent residency status you are applying for.", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "table", "style": "font-size: 16px; width: 100%;", "thead": { "tr": [ { "th": [ "Detailed Code of Permanent Residency", "Applicant's Relevant Information", "Indicate √" ] } ] }, "tbody": [ { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-1", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person who has resided in the Republic of Korea for five years or more", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-4", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Spouse or minor child of a person holding permanent residency (excluding those who acquired residential permanent residency)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-5", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Investor of $500,000 or more who employs five or more Korean nationals", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-8", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "ETHNIC KOREAN BORN IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-9", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Holder of a doctoral degree in an advanced industry field employed by a domestic company", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-10", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Holder of a bachelor's degree or higher in an advanced industry field, a master's degree or higher in a general field, or a technical qualification certificate, employed by a domestic company", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-11", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person with outstanding abilities in specific fields such as science, business, education, culture, arts, and sports", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-12", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "PERSON WHO HAS MADE SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-13", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person aged 60 or over who receives a pension from abroad", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-15", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person who has obtained a doctoral degree after completing a regular course at a domestic graduate school and is employed by a foreign company", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-16", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person who has resided in Korea for three years or more with residential status", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-17", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person who has continuously invested for five years or more with tourism/recreational facility investor residency status", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-18", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Spouse or minor child of a Residential Permanent Resident (F-5-16)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-19", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Spouse or minor child of a tourism/recreational facility investor (F-5-17)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-20", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Child Born in Korea of Permanent Resident", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-21", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person who has continuously invested for five years or more with public project investor residency status", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-22", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Spouse or unmarried child of a public project general investor (F-5-21) and a public project retired immigrant investor (F-5-23)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-23", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Retired immigrant investor who has continuously invested in public projects for five years or more and possesses domestic assets of 300 million won or more", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-24", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Technology startup (D-8-4) status holder who has attracted investment funds of 300 million won or more and employs two or more Korean nationals", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-25", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person who has pledged to maintain an investment relationship of 3 billion won or more for five years", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-26", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Person who has worked for three years or more as an essential specialized personnel for research and development facilities of a foreign-invested enterprise", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "□", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "3) Please indicate (√) whether you have submitted the following documents.", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ Do not mark the \"Civil Servant Review\" column.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A) Common Submission Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ Do not mark documents ①, ⑥, ⑦, ⑧ if there is a delay in processing.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "table", "style": "font-size: 16px; width: 100%;", "thead": { "tr": [ { "th": [ "Applicant's Document Name", "Indicate Submission Status", "Civil Servant Review" ] } ] }, "tbody": [ { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "① Integrated Application Form", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "√", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "② Passport", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "③ Alien Registration Card", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "④ Document proving place of stay", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑤ Overseas Criminal Record Certificate (※ Excludes delayed cases)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑥ Certificate of Security (※ Excludes delayed cases)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑦ Official documents related to tax payment for national and local taxes", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑧ Certificate of Income Amount (issued by the tax office)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑨ Comprehensive Income Tax (issued by the tax office)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑩ Other income-related documents", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑪ Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Test (Comprehensive Evaluation for Permanent Residency)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑫ Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Test (Comprehensive Evaluation for Naturalization)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "⑬ Certificate of Completion of the Social Integration Program (Korean Immigration Permanent Residency 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"level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Employment Contract with Employed Korean Nationals", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Documents such as the list of insured employees for the four major social insurance programs for employed Korean nationals.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "F-5-9, F-5-10, F-5-15", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Copy of degree certificate or technical qualification certificate (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", 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"td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Graduated", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "XX University", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Can add or delete rows", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ Please list all schools attended abroad. Years of attendance are sufficient. For universities, include major and degree obtained in the remarks column.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B) Information about Applicant's Family (within 4th degree relatives)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "table", "style": "font-size: 16px; width: 100%;", "thead": { "tr": [ { "th": [ "Relationship", "Name (English or Korean) ①", "Date of Birth or Alien Registration Number", "Address (Occupation and Contact Number)", "Residency Status in Korea" ] } ] }, "tbody": [ { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Father", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Deceased", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Mother", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "640101- 6554152", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "XX City, XX District, XX Neighborhood 00-00 (Unemployed, 010-0000-0000)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Residing", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Spouse", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Residing", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Child", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Not Residing", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Child", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Child", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Sibling", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Sibling", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Can add or delete rows", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "① For foreign nationals, write the name in English. For Korean nationals, write the name in Korean.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ List only relatives other than father, mother, spouse, and children who are currently residing in Korea. Regarding family members residing in Korea at the time of application, they must hold an appropriate residence status as of the approval date of the applicant's permanent residency.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C) Information on Overseas Countries of Continuous Residence for 6 Months or More (excluding Korea and the applicant's country of nationality)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "table", "style": "font-size: 16px; width: 100%;", "thead": { "tr": [ { "th": [ "Period (Year and Month Only)", "Country of Residence", "Purpose" ] } ] }, "tbody": [ { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "September 2021 - January 2022", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "USA", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Visiting brother", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Year Month ~ Year Month", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Employment", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Can add or delete rows", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "D) Information on Applicant's Occupation in the Past 3 Years", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Employment Period: Month Year ~ Month Year", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Company Name:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Company Location and Contact Number:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Years of Service at Company:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Average Monthly Salary:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Description of Company:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Job Duties (Describe in detail):", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "E) Have you ever entered or exited the country illegally, or have you ever changed your nationality, name, or date of birth? If so, please provide specific details.", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "F) Have you ever been penalized for violating Korean laws in the past five years? If so, please specify the investigating authority and the penalty received.", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "G) Are there any ongoing investigations, inquiries, or trials for violating Korean laws? If so, please specify the law violated and the investigating authority (court).", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "H) Reason for applying for permanent residency", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "I acknowledge that providing false information in the above statements may result in the denial of permanent residency status, and if falsity is discovered after the grant of permanent residency status, the permanent residency status may be revoked in accordance with Article 89-2 of the 「Immigration Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Year Month Day", "style": "font-size: 16px; text-align: center;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Applicant's Name (Signature)", "style": "font-size: 16px; text-align: right;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Submitted by the applicant to expedite review and prevent unnecessary field investigations.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "If false information is discovered after acquiring permanent residency, the permanent residency status may be revoked according to Article 89-2(1)2 of the Immigration Act.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h3", "text": "□ Submission Criteria for Overseas Criminal Record Certificate", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "1. Countries Subject to Submission", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Country of Nationality", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Third Country (only if continuously resided for one year or more within the past five years from the application date)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "2. Exemptions from Submission (if falling under any of the following)", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons under 14 years of age as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons born in Korea or who entered Korea before the age of 14 and have not continuously resided abroad for six months or more after reaching the age of 14.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons who submitted an overseas criminal record certificate when applying for a visa and are applying for a change to permanent residency (F-5) status within three months from the visa issuance date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons who cannot obtain a certificate due to the issuing country's standards for criminal record certificate issuance or who do not meet the residency requirements for issuance (However, the applicant must provide evidence of their inability to submit the certificate).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ (Example) Canadian nationals under 18 years of age, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons who are recognized by the head of the competent immigration office or branch office as being unable to obtain a criminal record certificate due to natural disasters, wars, or similar circumstances (However, the applicant must provide evidence of their inability to submit the certificate).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Applicants for High-Investment Investor (F-5-5), Advanced Industry Doctoral Holder (F-5-9), General Doctoral Holder (F-5-15), Person with Specific Field Abilities (F-5-11), or Special Contributor (F-5-12).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons who have previously submitted a criminal record certificate from their home country and are residing in Korea, and have not continuously resided abroad for six months or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons who have continuously resided in Korea legally for 10 years or more as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ An overseas criminal record certificate issued by the applicant's country of nationality must be submitted. If the applicant has resided continuously for one year or more in a third country within the past five years from the application date, an overseas criminal record certificate from that third country must also be submitted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ For individuals who have resided abroad for six months or more, a criminal record certificate issued by the government of the country of residence is required. However, if issuance is difficult due to age restrictions or unmet residency requirements, the certificate may be omitted if the applicant provides evidence of such difficulty.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h3", "text": "□ Requirements for Overseas Criminal Record Certificate", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "1. Issuing Authority and Content", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ An official document issued by an authorized institution located in the applicant's country of nationality (or a third country) that includes all criminal records within that country (or third country).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "① Criminal record certificates issued by overseas diplomatic missions located outside the country of nationality (or third country) (excluding the Russian Embassy in Korea and the Turkmenistan Embassy in Korea) will not be recognized.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② If there is no separate institution or system to verify domestic criminal records, a certificate from the competent authority that has jurisdiction over the place of residence may be substituted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(China) \"All documents equivalent to criminal record certificates (including those issued by police stations)\" are accepted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(USA) It is generally required to submit a criminal record certificate from the FBI headquarters (obtained directly by the applicant or through an FBI-certified channeler). However, criminal record certificates issued by state governments that include nationwide criminal records are also accepted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "2. Authentication Procedures", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Authentication procedures differ depending on whether the country is a signatory to the Apostille Convention.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "① Countries signatory to the Apostille Convention: Apostille authentication from the country that issued the criminal record certificate.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ In cases where a national of a signatory country to the Apostille Convention cannot obtain an Apostille certificate due to unavoidable reasons, consular authentication by the Korean diplomatic mission in the country that issued the criminal record certificate may be exceptionally permitted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② Countries not signatory to the Apostille Convention: Consular authentication by the Korean diplomatic mission in the country that issued the criminal record certificate.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ However, for China, a criminal record certificate must be issued with notarization by a Chinese notary office and authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by consular authentication by the Korean diplomatic mission in the country that issued the criminal record certificate.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Consular authentication by a Korean diplomatic mission is required. However, if there is no Korean diplomatic mission in the country, consular authentication may be omitted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "3. Validity Period", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Must be issued within six months prior to the date of application for permanent residency.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "4. Submission Period and Other Matters", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Submit the original criminal record certificate and a notarized translation* at the time of applying for permanent residency.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "* Include the translator's personal information and contact number, and attach a copy of their identification.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h3", "text": "□ Annual Income Requirements by Type of Permanent Residency", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "• Ethnic Korean Born in the Republic of Korea (F-5-8)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ If the number of co-residing family members (spouse, parents, children) is two or fewer, the annual income must be 70% or more of the GNI per capita of the previous year. If there are three or more, it must be equal to or exceed the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ However, if the annual income requirement is not met, the requirement will be deemed met if the value of assets owned by family members (spouse, children, applicant's parents) who are continuously co-residing and sharing a livelihood for one year prior to the permanent residency application date is 60 million won or more. (※ Regardless of the number of co-residing family members).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Advanced Industry Doctoral Holder (F-5-9) • General Doctoral Holder (F-5-15)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate Holder (F-5-10)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Spouse or Minor Child of General Permanent Resident (F-5-4)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Spouse or Minor Child of Residential Permanent Resident (F-5-18)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• General Permanent Resident (F-5-1)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Pension Recipient (F-5-13)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Residential Permanent Resident (F-5-16)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• R&D Personnel of Foreign-Invested Enterprise (F-5-26)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Twice or more the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "However, for applicants of General Permanent Residency (F-5-1) who are undergoing residency training at domestic hospitals with a professional (E-5) residence status, it will be considered as equal to or exceeding the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ 13 times the GNI per capita of the previous year for professional (E-5) status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• The following permanent residency types are exempt from the annual income review:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• High-Investment Investor (F-5-5)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Person with Specific Field Abilities (F-5-11)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Public Project General Investor (F-5-21)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Technology Startup Investor (F-5-24)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Child Born in Korea of Permanent Resident (F-5-20)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Spouse or Unmarried Child of Public Project Investor (F-5-19)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "• Persons who have successfully completed a degree program through an academic exchange program for study abroad (D-2-7) or as a GKS (Korea Study) scholarship recipient (for permanent residency categories requiring a degree).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h3", "text": "□ Detailed Requirements by Type of Permanent Residency", "style": "font-size: 20px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "1. General Permanent Resident [F-5-1]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target (Item 31 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ An adult under the Korean Civil Code who has resided in the Republic of Korea for five years or more with a residence status from 10. Residence (D-7) to 20. Specific Activities (E-7) or 24. Sojourn (F-2) in Appendix 1-2.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Requirements", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have continuously resided in the Republic of Korea for five years or more with one of the residence statuses listed in A. Target above, as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Residence periods with the above-mentioned statuses can be aggregated if the individual has continuously resided with only these statuses without complete departure.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Must maintain economic activity permitted by the current residence status (activities permitted through a residence status other than permitted activities are recognized).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ If the applicant holds the Corporate Investment (D-8) residence status, the average annual sales for the two years preceding the application year (the year prior and the year before the year prior to the application date)* must be 1 billion won or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Example) For an applicant applying for permanent residency on January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, the performance from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2017, will be calculated.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ If the applicant holds the Trading Company (D-9) residence status, the average annual export amount for the two years preceding the application date must be 500 million won or more, or the average annual sales must be 1 billion won or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "However, exemptions apply for those involved in the operation and maintenance of export equipment, installation of shipbuilding equipment, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ If the applicant holds the Job Seeking (D-10) residence status, they must have a bachelor's degree or higher, and have an employment contract that meets the requirements for E-1 to E-7 (excluding E-6 for entertainment industry workers) as stipulated in the guidelines.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ If the applicant holds the Specific Activities (E-7) residence status, they must have a bachelor's degree or higher.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Livelihood Maintenance Ability (meet one of the following requirements):", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Income: Twice or more the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "However, for applicants of General Permanent Residency (F-5-1) who are undergoing residency training at domestic hospitals with a professional (E-5) residence status, it will be considered as equal to or exceeding the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Assets: 1.5 times or more the average net assets of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ D-7: Certificate of Employment or Dispatch Order", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ D-8, D-9: Documents proving sales or export amounts, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ D-10, E-7: Relevant degree certificate, employment contract, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "2. Marriage Migrant (F-5-2), Minor Child of Korean National (F-5-3)", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A) Foreign spouse who maintains a normal marital relationship (legal marriage) with a Korean spouse and has continuously resided in Korea for two years or more with a Marriage Migrant (F-6-1) status", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Permit Requirements", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "A) Maintain a normal marital relationship with a Korean spouse.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "B) Have continuously resided in Korea for two years or more with a Marriage Migrant (F-6) status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "C) Good Conduct Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Article 10-3(2)1 of the 「Immigration Act」: Must have good conduct, such as compliance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "D) Livelihood Maintenance Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Article 10-3(2)2 of the 「Immigration Act」: Must have the ability to maintain livelihood through income or assets of oneself or family members with whom one shares a livelihood.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Income Requirement) The aggregate income of the applicant or family members with whom the applicant shares a livelihood must be equal to or exceed the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of the previous year announced by the Bank of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Household Asset Requirement) The total assets of the applicant or family members with whom the applicant shares a livelihood must be equal to or exceed the median level (median of net assets according to the Household Finance and Welfare Survey).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ Income and asset requirements cannot be combined for application.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(Family Members with whom livelihood is shared) Spouse, lineal relatives, or spouse's lineal relatives who have continuously resided with the applicant for one year or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "E) Basic Competency Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Article 10-3(2)3 of the 「Immigration Act」: Must possess basic competency necessary for continued life in Korea, such as Korean language proficiency and understanding of Korean society and culture.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Completion of the Social Integration Program referred to in Article 39(1) of the 「Immigration Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Score of 60 points or more (out of 100) in the comprehensive evaluation referred to in Article 48(2)3 of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Immigration Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "The livelihood maintenance requirement and basic competency requirement may be waived or relaxed according to the Ministry of Justice's Notification (Notification on Standards for Relaxation and Exemption of Permanent Residency Requirements).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "2) Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Common Documents", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Passport, Alien Registration Card, Integrated Application Form, Standard-Sized Photograph, Fee, Proof of Place of Stay", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Documents proving family relations", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Marriage Certificate with Korean (former) spouse.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Basic Certificate, Family Relationship Certificate of children born from the relationship with the Korean (former) spouse.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Documents proving child-rearing by the applicant.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Photographs (3 or more) taken during family events (weddings of relatives, admissions, graduations, etc.), holidays, trips, and daily life, showing child-rearing.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Records of expenses incurred for child-rearing (allowance, tuition fees, medical expenses, etc.).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Documents for Good Conduct Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Overseas Criminal Record Certificate (issued within 6 months prior to the application date).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Documents for Livelihood Maintenance Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Income amount equal to or exceeding GNI per capita) Certificate of Income Amount (issued by the tax office) of the applicant or family members with whom the applicant shares a livelihood (may request supporting documents such as withholding tax receipts, bank deposit records, or other income proof documents if necessary).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Household assets equal to or exceeding median level) Asset 증빙 서류 (proof of assets) of the applicant and family members with whom the applicant shares a livelihood (including deposit/withdrawal transaction records, savings/deposit certificates, lease agreements, full real estate registration certificates, etc.) and credit information inquiry report.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Documents for Basic Competency Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Completion of Social Integration Program) \"Certificate of Completion of the Social Integration Program\" (Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Program or Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Program).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Comprehensive Evaluation score of 60 or higher) \"Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Test (KIPRAT)\" or \"Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Test (KINAT)\".", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Other documents recognized as necessary by the Head of the Immigration Office or branch office for the review (including supporting documents for exemption or waiver criteria, etc.).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Person whose normal marital relationship with a Korean spouse is unmaintainable due to the spouse's death, disappearance, or other reasons not attributable to the applicant, and who has continuously resided in Korea for two years or more with a Marriage Migrant (F-6) status", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Permit Requirements", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "A) Marital relationship with Korean (former) spouse terminated due to the latter's fault.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ It must be confirmed that the applicant and the Korean (former) spouse maintained a normal marital relationship before the termination of marriage, and", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ The primary responsibility for the marital termination lies with the Korean (former) spouse.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "B) Have continuously resided in Korea for two years or more with a Marriage Migrant (F-6) status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "C) Good Conduct Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Article 10-3(2)1 of the 「Immigration Act」: Must have good conduct, such as compliance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "D) Livelihood Maintenance Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Article 10-3(2)2 of the 「Immigration Act」: Must have the ability to maintain livelihood through income or assets of oneself or family members with whom one shares a livelihood.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Income Requirement) The aggregate income of the applicant or family members with whom the applicant shares a livelihood must be equal to or exceed the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of the previous year announced by the Bank of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Household Asset Requirement) The total assets of the applicant or family members with whom the applicant shares a livelihood must be equal to or exceed the median level (median of net assets according to the Household Finance and Welfare Survey).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ Income and asset requirements cannot be combined for application.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "(Family Members with whom livelihood is shared) Applicant's lineal relatives, or Korean spouse's lineal relatives (if forming a family unit even after the spouse's death, etc.) who have continuously resided with the applicant for one year or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "E) Basic Competency Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Article 10-3(2)3 of the 「Immigration Act」: Must possess basic competency necessary for continued life in Korea, such as Korean language proficiency and understanding of Korean society and culture.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Completion of the Social Integration Program referred to in Article 39(1) of the 「Immigration Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Score of 60 points or more (out of 100) in the comprehensive evaluation referred to in Article 48(2)3 of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Immigration Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "The livelihood maintenance requirement and basic competency requirement may be waived or relaxed according to the Ministry of Justice's Notification (Notification on Standards for Relaxation and Exemption of Permanent Residency Requirements).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "2) Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "● Common Documents", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Passport, Alien Registration Card, Integrated Application Form, Standard-Sized Photograph, Fee, Proof of Place of Stay", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Documents proving family relations", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Marriage Certificate with Korean (former) spouse.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· {If there are children born from the relationship with the Korean (former) spouse} Basic Certificate, Family Relationship Certificate of children.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Documents proving marital relationship termination due to the Korean (former) spouse's fault", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Documents proving marital life, such as photographs taken together during marriage, message history, and testimonials from acquaintances.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Documents proving the Korean (former) spouse's fault, such as divorce decree, medical certificates, investigation and criminal record data, and testimonials from acquaintances.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Documents for Good Conduct Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Overseas Criminal Record Certificate (issued within 6 months prior to the application date).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Documents for Livelihood Maintenance Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Income amount equal to or exceeding GNI per capita) Certificate of Income Amount (issued by the tax office) of the applicant or family members with whom the applicant shares a livelihood (may request supporting documents such as withholding tax receipts, bank deposit records, or other income proof documents if necessary).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Household assets equal to or exceeding median level) Asset 증빙 서류 (proof of assets) of the applicant and family members with whom the applicant shares a livelihood (including deposit/withdrawal transaction records, savings/deposit certificates, lease agreements, full real estate registration certificates, etc.) and credit information inquiry report.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Documents for Basic Competency Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Completion of Social Integration Program) \"Certificate of Completion of the Social Integration Program\" (Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Program or Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Program).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Comprehensive Evaluation score of 60 or higher) \"Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Test (KIPRAT)\" or \"Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Test (KINAT)\".", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Other documents recognized as necessary by the Head of the Immigration Office or branch office for the review (including supporting documents for exemption or waiver criteria, etc.).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "D. Minor Foreign Child of a Korean National who has continuously resided in Korea for two years or more with a Residential (F-2) status", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Permit Requirements", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "A) Minor foreign child of a Korean national.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "B) Have continuously resided in Korea for two years or more with a Residential (F-2) status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "C) Good Conduct Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Article 10-3(2)1 of the 「Immigration Act」: Must have good conduct, such as compliance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "D) Livelihood Maintenance Requirement: Not applicable.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "E) Basic Competency Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "☞ Article 10-3(2)3 of the 「Immigration Act」: Must possess basic competency necessary for continued life in Korea, such as Korean language proficiency and understanding of Korean society and culture.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Completion of the Social Integration Program referred to in Article 39(1) of the 「Immigration Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Score of 60 points or more (out of 100) in the comprehensive evaluation referred to in Article 48(2)3 of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Immigration Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Under compulsory education age) Exemption from basic competency requirement.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Compulsory education age to under 15 years old) If enrolled in schools referred to in Article 2 of the 「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」 (excluding foreign schools under Article 60-2 of the same Act), basic competency requirement may be exempted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (15 years old and over) Exemption from basic competency requirement if falling under any of the following ① to ③:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "① Persons who have graduated from schools referred to in Article 2 of the 「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」 (excluding foreign schools under Article 60-2 of the same Act).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "② Persons who have passed the high school equivalency examination for graduation from schools referred to in Article 2 of the 「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」 (excluding foreign schools under Article 60-2 of the same Act).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "③ Persons enrolled in schools referred to in Article 2 of the 「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」 (excluding foreign schools under Article 60-2 of the same Act) or foreign schools accredited by the Ministry of Education for two years or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "2) Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "● Common Documents", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Passport, Alien Registration Card, Integrated Application Form, Standard-Sized Photograph, Fee, Proof of Place of Stay", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Documents proving family relations", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Basic Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Family Relationship Certificate, Resident Registration Copy of the Korean father or mother.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Birth Certificate of minor child (applicant), Family Relationship Certificate, and other documents proving family relations (photographs showing child-rearing and supporting documents may be requested if necessary).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Documents for Good Conduct Requirement (excluding criminally minors)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· Overseas Criminal Record Certificate (issued within 6 months prior to the application date).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "● Documents for Basic Competency Requirement", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Completion of Social Integration Program) \"Certificate of Completion of the Social Integration Program\" (Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Program or Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Program).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (Comprehensive Evaluation score of 60 or higher) \"Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Aptitude Test (KIPRAT)\" or \"Certificate of Passing the Korean Immigration Naturalization Aptitude Test (KINAT)\".", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "· (For those who have completed regular education) Graduation certificate, high school equivalency examination pass certificate, certificate of enrollment, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "3. Spouse or Minor Child of General Permanent Resident [F-5-4]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "1) Spouse of a person holding permanent residency (F-5)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must hold a residential (F-2) status as the spouse of a person holding permanent residency (F-5) and have continuously resided in Korea for two years or more* maintaining a legal marital relationship and family relationship.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * This means that the applicant's spouse must have obtained permanent residency (F-5) status at least two years prior to the application.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have resided in Korea with one of the residence statuses from 10. Residence (D-7) to 20. Specific Activities (E-7), 24. Sojourn (F-2), 26. Overseas Korean (F-4), or 29. Working Visit (H-2) in Appendix 1-2 of the 「Immigration Act Enforcement Decree」 from two years prior to the application date until the decision date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must not have had complete departure, and periods of residence with the above statuses can be aggregated if residing continuously with only these statuses.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must maintain the marital relationship until the decision date (※ Divorce or common-law marriage is not permitted).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "2) Minor Child of a person holding permanent residency (F-5)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must be a minor child under the Civil Code of a person holding permanent residency (F-5), hold a residential (F-2) status, and have continuously resided in Korea for two years or more* maintaining a family relationship.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * This means that the applicant's father or mother must have obtained permanent residency (F-5) status at least two years prior to the application.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must be a minor under the Civil Code as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ The parent holding permanent residency (F-5) must have parental rights and custody until the decision date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * In the case of adoption, the period is calculated from the date when the legal family relationship is established through adoption.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must not be a dual national holding Korean citizenship.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "3) Livelihood Maintenance Requirement (meet one of the following requirements)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Income: Equal to or exceeding the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Assets: Equal to or exceeding the average net assets of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving family relations, birth certificate, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "4. High-Investment Investor [F-5-5]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target (Item 33 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ A foreign investor who has invested 500,000 US dollars or more in accordance with the 「Foreign Investment Promotion Act」 and employs five or more Korean nationals.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ This does not apply to employees or staff members other than the investor themselves.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Requirements (Livelihood Maintenance Requirement Exempted)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Solo Investor", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ The applicant must maintain an investment of 500,000 US dollars or more in accordance with the 「Foreign Investment Promotion Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ The applicant must be the contracting party directly employing five or more Korean nationals full-time (permanent employee) for six months or more as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "2) Joint Investors", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ The applicant must maintain an investment of 500,000 US dollars or more in accordance with the 「Foreign Investment Promotion Act」.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ If the applicant's own investment amount is less than 500,000 US dollars, they are not eligible for the High-Investment Investor (F-5-5) permanent residency status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ The applicant must be the contracting party directly employing five or more Korean nationals full-time (permanent employee) for six months or more as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "The number of Korean nationals employed (five or more) must be calculated based on distinct individuals for each investor.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "If a Korean national employed by one investor is also counted towards the employment of another permanent residency applicant within six months prior to the application date, that Korean national will be excluded from the employment count.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Certificate of Registration of Foreign-Invested Enterprise, Company Register, Business Registration Certificate.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving the employment of Korean nationals in full-time positions:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "List of insured employees for the four major social insurance programs, Certificate of Income Amount of Employed Korean Nationals.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Employment contract, Certificate of full-time employment, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "5. Ethnic Korean Born in the Republic of Korea [F-5-8]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target (Item 36 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ A person who previously held the residence status of Sojourn (F-2) under Appendix 1, Item 27 of the former 「Immigration Act」 Enforcement Decree (Presidential Decree No. 17579, as partially amended before being promulgated and enforced on April 18, 2002), including those who have held a previous residence status corresponding to this, and whom the Minister of Justice deems to have a continuous need to reside in the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Requirements", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must be an ethnic Korean born in the Republic of Korea who previously held the residence status of Sojourn (F-2) under the former 「Immigration Act」 Enforcement Decree (Presidential Decree No. 17579, as partially amended before being promulgated and enforced on April 18, 2002), including previous residence statuses, and fall under one of the following cases:", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "If currently residing continuously in Korea with one of the residence statuses from 10. Residence (D-7) to 20. Specific Activities (E-7) or 24. Sojourn (F-2) in Appendix 1-2 of the 「Immigration Act Enforcement Decree」 without complete departure.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "If having resided with Sojourn (F-2) status previously, then completely departed, and re-entered, and is currently residing continuously in Korea for two years or more* with one of the residence statuses from 10. Residence (D-7) to 20. Specific Activities (E-7) or 24. Sojourn (F-2) in Appendix 1-2.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * Residence periods can be aggregated.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "If having resided with Sojourn (F-2) status previously, then completely departed, and re-entered, and is currently residing continuously in Korea for an aggregate of four years or more* with the residence statuses of Visiting and Cohabitation (F-1), Accompanying (F-3), and those specified in item 2) below.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * Residence periods can be aggregated.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Livelihood Maintenance Ability (meet one of the following requirements):", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Income and Assets: If the number of co-residing family members (spouse, parents, children) is two or fewer, the annual income must be 70% or more of the GNI per capita of the previous year. If there are three or more, it must be equal to or exceed the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "However, if the annual income requirement is not met, the requirement will be deemed met if the value of assets owned by family members (spouse, children, applicant's parents) who are continuously co-residing and sharing a livelihood for one year prior to the permanent residency application date is 60 million won or more. (※ Regardless of the number of co-residing family members).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Family Register issued by the Korean Residents Association, birth certificate, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "6. Advanced Industry Doctoral Holder [F-5-9] and General Doctoral Holder [F-5-15]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target (Item 37 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons who have obtained a doctoral degree in a certain field abroad and are employed by domestic companies, etc. at the time of applying for permanent residency (F-5), whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons who have obtained a doctoral degree after completing a regular course at a domestic graduate school, whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. 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(Points for bonus items will be aggregated and counted.)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "□ Optional Items: Total 110 points", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "table", "style": "font-size: 16px; width: 100%;", "thead": { "tr": [ { "th": [ "Optional Item", "Points by Category" ] } ] }, "tbody": [ { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Domestic Annual Income (30)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "4 times or more the GNI per capita of the previous year (30 points) / 3 times or more but less than 4 times the GNI per capita of the previous year (20 points) / 2 times or more but less than 3 times the GNI per capita of the previous year (10 points) / Equal to or exceeding the GNI per capita of the previous year but less than twice (5 points).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Domestic Assets (30)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "1 billion won or more (30 points) / 700 million won or more but less than 1 billion won (20 points) / 500 million won or more but less than 700 million won (10 points) / 300 million won or more but less than 500 million won (5 points).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Educational Background (20)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Doctorate (20 points) / Master's (15 points) / Bachelor's (10 points).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Basic Competency (15)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Completion of Level 5 of the Social Integration Program (15 points) / Passing the comprehensive evaluation without participating in the Social Integration Program (10 points) / Completion of Level 4 of the Social Integration Program (8 points) / Completion of Level 3 of the Social Integration Program (5 points).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "tr", "list": [ { "level": "td", "text": "Bonus Points (110)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "td", "text": "Korean Employment (5-30 points) / Business Management Experience (5-30 points) / Recommendation Letter (20 points) / Tax Payment Record (10 points) / Social Service (5, 10 points) / Study Abroad in Korea (5 points) / Work-Study Program Abroad (5 points).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] } ] }, { "level": "p", "text": "※ If multiple optional items apply, all points will be aggregated. However, if points overlap within an optional item, only the highest score will be counted. (Bonus points items will be aggregated and counted.)", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "<Details of Optional Items>", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Annual Income: Based on the GNI per capita of the previous year announced by the Bank of Korea. Only domestic income (based on the 'Certificate of Income Amount' issued by the tax office) of the applicant (excluding accompanying family members, etc.) is recognized. The total score for annual income is recognized up to a maximum of 10 points.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "Recognition is granted if confirmed through the 1365 Volunteer Portal (www.1365.go.kr) or the Social Welfare Volunteer Certification Management System (www.vms.or.kr).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "- Study Abroad in Korea: Studying abroad for four years or more at a Korean university and obtaining a bachelor's degree or higher.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "This is recognized if the study was conducted at schools that qualify as institutions for study abroad (D-2) status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "+ This includes universities and colleges defined in Article 2(1) to (4) of the 「Higher Education Act」, junior colleges and above established under special laws (including evening graduate programs), and advanced technical degree programs at Korea Polytechnics.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "- Work-Study Program Abroad: Successful graduation from the degree program for which the applicant was selected.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Award history or employment certificate in the relevant field.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving publication of papers in SCI (Science Citation Index) or equivalent and research achievements.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents certifying recognition in fields such as science, business, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Other documents to prove eligibility for the application.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "9. Special Contributor [F-5-12]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target (Item 10 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Persons whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges as having made special contributions to the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Requirements (Livelihood Maintenance Requirement Exempted)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Persons who have received national merit medals or awards for contributing to Korea's independence or national development (hereinafter referred to as National Meritorious Persons), and their spouses and children.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Spouses and children of persons who have obtained special naturalization as direct lineal descendants of National Meritorious Persons.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Direct lineal descendants (up to great-grandchildren) of National Meritorious Persons who have completed a regular course at a domestic university and obtained a bachelor's degree or higher, or who have one year or more of employment, investment, or trade experience in Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Statement of reason, Medal/Award Certificate (for recipients), Family Relationship Certificate and other supporting documents, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "10. Pension Recipient [F-5-13]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target (Item 11 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Persons aged 60 or over who receive a pension of at least the amount designated by the Minister of Justice from abroad.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Requirements", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ The annual pension received from abroad during the one year prior to the application date must be equal to or exceed twice the GNI per capita of the previous year* announced by the Bank of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "p", "text": " * If the GNI per capita of the previous year has not been announced, the GNI per capita of the year before the previous year will be used as the standard.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ Copy of Pension Certificate and Pension Deposit Passbook.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h4", "text": "11. Points-Based Permanent Resident [F-5-16] and Their Spouse and Minor Child [F-5-18]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Points-Based Permanent Resident [F-5-16] (Item 13 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ A person who has resided in the Republic of Korea for three years or more with the residence status referred to in Article 24 (Sojourn) (c) of Appendix 1-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Immigration Act」, and whom the Minister of Justice deems to have a continuous need to reside in the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "2) Spouse or Minor Child of Points-Based Permanent Resident [F-5-18] (Item 32 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ A person who has resided in Korea for two years or more with the residential status of a spouse or minor child of a person holding permanent residency (F-5), whom the Minister of Justice acknowledges.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Requirements", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Points-Based Permanent Resident [F-5-16]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have continuously resided in the Republic of Korea with the points-based residential status (F-2-7) from three years prior to the permanent residency application date until the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must not have engaged in employment or operation in the entertainment service industry (including similar businesses) that violates good morals and customs or other social order from three years prior to the application date until the decision date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Livelihood Maintenance Ability (meet one of the following requirements):", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Income: Twice or more the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "Assets: 1.5 times or more the average net assets of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "2) Spouse of Points-Based Permanent Resident (F-5-16) [F-5-18]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must hold a residential (F-2-71) status as the spouse of a person who has changed to points-based permanent residency (F-5-16) from points-based residency (F-2-7), and must have continuously resided in Korea for two years or more* maintaining a marital relationship.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * This means that the applicant's spouse must have obtained points-based permanent residency (F-5-16) at least two years prior to the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must maintain the marital relationship until the decision date (※ Divorce or common-law marriage is not permitted).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "3) Minor Child of Points-Based Permanent Resident (F-5-16) [F-5-18]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must hold a residential status (F-2-71) as the minor child of a person who has changed to points-based permanent residency (F-5-16) from points-based residency (F-2-7), and must have continuously resided in Korea for two years or more* maintaining a family relationship.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * This means that the applicant's father or mother who is a points-based permanent resident must have obtained points-based permanent residency (F-5-16) at least two years prior to the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must be a minor under the Civil Code as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ The parent holding points-based permanent residency (F-5-16) must have parental rights and custody until the decision date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "4) Livelihood Maintenance Requirement for F-5-18 Applicants (meet one of the following requirements)", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Income: Equal to or exceeding the GNI per capita of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Assets: Equal to or exceeding the average net assets of the previous year.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Copy of Business Registration Certificate, Copy of Employment Contract, Certificate of Employment.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving family relations (for spouse or minor child of points-based permanent resident).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "12. Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor [F-5-17] and Their Spouse and Unmarried Child [F-5-19]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target (Item 314.8 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ A person who has received the residence status of Sojourn (F-2) (c) in Appendix 1-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Immigration Act」, has continuously maintained an investment status for five years or more, and whom the Minister of Justice deems to have a continuous need to reside in the Republic of Korea, and their spouse and children (only children who meet the requirements designated by the Minister of Justice).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Requirements (Livelihood Maintenance Requirement Exempted)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor [F-5-17]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have continuously maintained the Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor Residency status (F-2-8) for a total of five years or more as of the application date (emphasis is on 'maintaining investment' rather than 'residence' for five years or more).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * If the investment status is maintained until the expiration of the re-entry permit period after complete departure (based on the expiration date of the alien registration cancellation), the period of maintaining investment before complete departure and the period of maintaining investment after re-acquiring the residence status will be aggregated and recognized.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ If the investment requirements were temporarily lost, the period of maintaining the investment status will be calculated starting from the date the investment requirements were restored.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have maintained the investment status for five years or more without losing investment requirements such as pledging collateral for the investment facility.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Investment periods in tourism/recreational facility investment immigration programs and public project investment immigration programs (converted investments) can be aggregated if the total is five years or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "2) Spouse of Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor (F-5-17) [F-5-19]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must hold a residential (F-2-8) status as the spouse of a Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor (F-5-17)* and have continuously resided in Korea for five years or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * This means the applicant's spouse must hold permanent residency (F-5-17) status and continuously maintain the investment status that meets the requirements of Article 24 (c) of the residency status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must hold permanent residency (F-5-17) status as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ For simultaneous applications, if the applicant's spouse fails to obtain permanent residency (F-5-17) status, the applicant's permanent residency application will also be automatically denied.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have continuously resided in Korea maintaining a legal marital relationship with the applicant for two years or more as of the application date (※ Unmarried or common-law marriage is not permitted).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "3) Unmarried Child of Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor (F-5-17) [F-5-19]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must hold a residential (F-2-81) status as the unmarried child of a Tourism/Recreational Facility Investor (F-5-17)* and must be continuously residing in Korea as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * This means the applicant's father or mother must hold permanent residency (F-5-17) status and continuously maintain the investment status that meets the requirements of Article 24 (c) of the residency status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must remain unmarried until the final decision date for permanent residency application.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ For simultaneous applications, if the applicant's father or mother fails to obtain permanent residency (F-5-17) status, the applicant's permanent residency application will also be automatically denied.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving maintenance of investment, such as real estate register, issued within 5 days prior to the permanent residency application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving family relations (applicable to spouse or unmarried child).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving unmarried status (applicable only to unmarried children).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "13. Child Born in Korea of Permanent Resident [F-5-20]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Permit Requirements", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Applicant (Minor Child) Requirements", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have been born in the Republic of Korea.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ As of the application date, the applicant's father or mother must hold permanent residency status.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Compliance with Korean laws and regulations regarding birth registration, etc.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Proof of permanent residency status of parents (e.g., Alien Registration Card).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Family Relationship Certificate of the father or mother.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ If paternity or maternity is difficult to confirm, a DNA test result must be submitted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * The applicant's father or mother must handwrite (confirm) a statement indicating that \"The applicant is not a national of the Republic of Korea, and providing false information may result in disadvantages such as revocation of permanent residency status\" (no specific format is provided).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ DNA test result.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ If the duration of the legal family relationship of the parents is less than one year prior to the applicant's birth date, and confirmation of biological parentage is required, the relevant documents must be submitted.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "14. Public Project Investor [F-5-21/23] and Their Spouse and Unmarried Child [F-5-22]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A. Target (Item 314.8 of Appendix 1-3 of the Immigration Act Enforcement Decree)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "p", "text": "○ A person who has received the residence status of Sojourn (F-2) (c) in Appendix 1-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Immigration Act」, has continuously maintained an investment status for five years or more, and whom the Minister of Justice deems to have a continuous need to reside in the Republic of Korea, and their spouse and children (only children who meet the requirements designated by the Minister of Justice).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "B. Requirements (Livelihood Maintenance Requirement Exempted)", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h6", "text": "1) Public Project General Investor [F-5-21]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have continuously maintained the Public Project Investment Residency status (F-2) for a total of five years or more as of the application date (emphasis is on 'maintaining investment' rather than 'residence' for five years or more).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * If the investment status is maintained until complete departure (alien registration cancellation) and the same Residency status (F-2) is reacquired (alien registration), the period of maintaining investment before complete departure and the period of maintaining investment after reacquisition will be aggregated and recognized.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Investment periods in real estate investment immigration programs and public project investment immigration programs (converted investments) can be aggregated if the total is five years or more (provided that the public project investment period is two years or more).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have maintained the investment status for five years* without recovering the investment principal.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * Even if the investor experiences a loss of principal in the operation results of the investment fund, the investment is considered maintained as long as the investor has not recovered the principal amount.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "2) Public Project Retired Immigrant Investor [F-5-23]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must have continuously maintained the Retired Immigrant Investor Residency status (F-2) for a total of five years or more as of the application date (emphasis is on 'maintaining investment' rather than 'residence' for five years or more).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": " * If the investment status is maintained until complete departure (alien registration cancellation) and the same Residency status (F-2) is reacquired (alien registration), the period of maintaining investment before complete departure and the period of maintaining investment after reacquisition will be aggregated and recognized.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ In addition to the investment funds, the applicant or their spouse must possess domestic assets of 300 million won or more.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "※ Only domestic assets are recognized; foreign assets are excluded.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h6", "text": "3) Spouse or Unmarried Child of Public Project (Retired Immigrant) Investor (F-5-21, F-5-23) [F-5-22]", "style": "font-size: 16px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ As of the application date, the applicant's spouse, father, or mother must hold \"Public Project Investor Permanent Residency Status [F-5-21, 23]\" and continuously maintain the investment status that meets the requirements of Residency status (F-2) (c).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ However, if the applicant's spouse, father, or mother is applying for permanent residency concurrently with a Public Project Investor Residency status (F-2), the application is possible even if the applicant's spouse, father, or mother does not meet the residency status requirements (permanent residency acquisition).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ For simultaneous applications, if the applicant's spouse, father, or mother fails to obtain permanent residency (F-5-17) status, the applicant's permanent residency application will also be automatically denied.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Must hold the residency status of Spouse or Unmarried Child of Public Project Investor (F-5-21, F-5-23) for five years or more and continuously reside in Korea as of the application date.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving unmarried status (applicable only to unmarried children).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h5", "text": "C. Required Documents", "style": "font-size: 17px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "ul", "list": [ { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving maintenance of investment (issued within 5 days prior to the permanent residency application date).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ For retired immigrant investors, additional documents proving domestic assets (300 million won or more) of the applicant or their spouse are required.", "style": "font-size: 16px;" }, { "level": "li", "text": "○ Documents proving family relations (applicable to spouse or unmarried child).", "style": "font-size: 16px;" } ] }, { "level": "h4", "text": "15. Technology Startup Investor [F-5-24]", "style": "font-size: 18px; color: #005a9c;" }, { "level": "h5", "text": "A