F-2 Residence visa guide
Long-term residence · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
Can I change from an F-2 residence visa to another status of stay?
Yes, you can. But you must meet the requirements of the new status and get permission for a change of status of stay from Immigration before you start the new activity. The basic rule is this: to do activities under a d…
Read more ›When can I apply for an F-2 residence extension, and what documents do I need?
You can apply to extend your F-2 residence stay from 4 months before your expiry date up to the expiry date itself. The documents differ a little by F-2 sub-type (F-2-1, F-2-3, F-2-5, F-2-99, etc.). Prepare these docume…
Read more ›What can and can't I do for work with an F-2 residence visa?
For the F-2 residence visa, the scope of work depends on the sub-type (the detailed status under F-2). I will explain based on the most common one, Other Long-term Stay (F-2-99). With F-2-99, you can only do work activi…
Read more ›What visa can family members of an F-2 residence visa holder use to live together with them in Korea?
The spouse and minor children of an F-2 residence visa holder can usually live together with them under Accompanying (F-3) or an F-2 family status for residence (F-2-1, etc.). Which one applies depends on the main holde…
Read more ›Can I stay abroad for more than 1 year with an F-2 residence visa?
Yes, you can. But you must get a multiple re-entry permit before you leave Korea. If you stay abroad for over 1 year without a permit, you cannot come back in with your current status of stay. If you have an F-2 and hav…
Read more ›Can I not extend my F-2-7 points-based residence visa if my points are too low?
No. If you have less than 80 points, you are not denied right away. If you are working now and earning at least the minimum wage, there is a grace period that gives you 1 more year. But if you have no income, the extens…
Read more ›General guidance prepared by Kevi from Ministry of Justice manuals, laws and official guides. Not legal advice. Please confirm with HiKorea or the Immigration Contact Center (1345).