F-5 Permanent resident visa guide
Permanent residency · Extensions, status changes and permitted activities, based on Ministry of Justice manuals and laws.
When and how do I reissue (renew) my F-5 permanent resident card?
You must get your permanent resident card (F-5) reissued within 10 years of the issue date. Before the validity period ends, visit in person the immigration office with jurisdiction over your address (출입국·외국인관서) and app…
Read more ›When do you lose F-5 permanent resident status, and what must you do to keep it?
You can lose F-5 status if a ground for cancellation applies, or if you stay overseas too long without permission. So the most important things are not committing crimes and managing your time abroad. Cases where perman…
Read more ›What can and can't you do with an F-5 (permanent resident) visa?
F-5 (permanent resident) has no activity restrictions based on visa status. So you can work, run a business, and study almost without choosing the type of job. But activities that break the law are of course not allowed…
Read more ›When can F-5 permanent residence be revoked?
F-5 permanent resident status can mainly be revoked if it was obtained by improper means, if you received a serious criminal punishment, or if you acted against the national interest. If you obtained it by improper mean…
Read more ›How does an F-5 permanent resident invite a spouse, children, or parents?
A permanent resident (F-5) can bring a spouse and minor children under a Residence (F-2) or Permanent Residence (F-5) family status. Parents are usually difficult, because they are not covered by the Parent Invitation (…
Read more ›What happens to my F-5 permanent residence if I stay overseas for more than 2 years?
If you do not return within 2 years from the day you left Korea, you lose your permanent resident status (F-5). If you got a re-entry permit in advance, you must return before that permit period ends. If you enter Korea…
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).