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Permanent Residence
The F-5 (Permanent Residence) visa grants permanent residency to foreign nationals who have met stay duration and other requirements. Transitional from F-2, F-4, F-6, etc., it allows unrestricted employment and indefinite stay with periodic renewals.
The F-5 (Permanent Residence) visa grants permanent residency to foreign nationals who have met stay duration and other requirements. Transitional from F-2, F-4, F-6, etc., it allows unrestricted employment and indefinite stay with periodic renewals.
대상 Target Audience
Domestic stay requirement: 5+ years (F-6 marriage immigration requires 2+ years of marriage; F-4 overseas Korean requires 2+ years, etc. — varies by track)
Domestic stay requirement: 5+ years (F-6 marriage immigration requires 2+ years of marriage; F-4 overseas Korean requires 2+ years, etc. — varies by track)
면제 가능 Exemption Available
Basic civics requirement: completion of KIIP Stage 5 or TOPIK Level 4+
Basic civics requirement: completion of KIIP Stage 5 or TOPIK Level 4+
Financial sustainability: applicant or household income at or above GNI per capita
Financial sustainability: applicant or household income at or above GNI per capita
Clean criminal record: no domestic or overseas criminal history (or completed/expired sentences)
Clean criminal record: no domestic or overseas criminal history (or completed/expired sentences)
Good conduct: no immigration law violations, compliance with stay regulations, tax payment obligations, etc.
Good conduct: no immigration law violations, compliance with stay regulations, tax payment obligations, etc.
Overseas F-5 visa issuance (very rare — almost all applicants change status domestically)
참고 Notes
Permanent resident card renewal (card renewal, not stay extension — every 10 years)
Permanent resident card renewal (card renewal, not stay extension — every 10 years)
| 절차 Action | 수수료 Fee | 처리 기간 Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
Overseas F-5 visa issuance (very rare — almost all applicants change status domestically) Overseas F-5 visa issuance (very rare — almost all applicants change status domestically) | 단수 60,000원 | 6-12주 |
Status change from F-2, F-4, F-6, E-7, etc. to F-5 — the most common route Status change from F-2, F-4, F-6, E-7, etc. to F-5 — the most common route | 100,000원 | 1-3개월 |
Permanent resident card renewal (card renewal, not stay extension — every 10 years) Permanent resident card renewal (card renewal, not stay extension — every 10 years) | 30,000원 | -- |
Permanent Resident Card Issuance Permanent Resident Card Issuance | 30,000원 | -- |
Staying outside Korea for 2 or more years may result in loss of permanent residence. Without a prior re-entry permit, status cannot be maintained.
Staying outside Korea for 2 or more years may result in loss of permanent residence. Without a prior re-entry permit, status cannot be maintained.
대응방안 Mitigation
Apply for a re-entry permit before departing for extended periods. No separate permit is needed if re-entering within 1 year.
Apply for a re-entry permit before departing for extended periods. No separate permit is needed if re-entering within 1 year.
Even after obtaining PR, a serious criminal conviction may result in revocation of permanent residence and deportation.
Even after obtaining PR, a serious criminal conviction may result in revocation of permanent residence and deportation.
대응방안 Mitigation
Even after obtaining PR, consult a legal professional immediately if any legal issues arise.
Even after obtaining PR, consult a legal professional immediately if any legal issues arise.
Failure to renew the permanent resident card may invalidate the ID and prevent processing of stay-related administrative matters.
Failure to renew the permanent resident card may invalidate the ID and prevent processing of stay-related administrative matters.
대응방안 Mitigation
Check the PR card expiry date (10 years) and apply for renewal before it expires.
Check the PR card expiry date (10 years) and apply for renewal before it expires.
How do I maintain permanent residence status?
To maintain PR: (1) Keep your primary base of life in Korea and avoid staying abroad for 2+ years. (2) Maintain a clean criminal record. (3) Renew your PR card every 10 years. (4) Comply with immigration law and stay regulations.
To maintain PR: (1) Keep your primary base of life in Korea and avoid staying abroad for 2+ years. (2) Maintain a clean criminal record. (3) Renew your PR card every 10 years. (4) Comply with immigration law and stay regulations.
Will I lose my PR if I leave Korea for an extended period?
Yes, staying outside Korea continuously for 2 or more years constitutes grounds for PR loss. If extended departure is unavoidable, apply for a re-entry permit before leaving to extend the allowed period. Re-entry within 1 year does not require a separate permit.
Yes, staying outside Korea continuously for 2 or more years constitutes grounds for PR loss. If extended departure is unavoidable, apply for a re-entry permit before leaving to extend the allowed period. Re-entry within 1 year does not require a separate permit.
Can I recover permanent residence after losing it?
Recovery of PR after loss is possible but not automatic. If the grounds for loss have been resolved, you may apply for PR recovery at the immigration office, subject to a separate review. Recovery is very difficult in cases of criminal conviction-based loss.
Recovery of PR after loss is possible but not automatic. If the grounds for loss have been resolved, you may apply for PR recovery at the immigration office, subject to a separate review. Recovery is very difficult in cases of criminal conviction-based loss.
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