1. Overview
F-5-10 Permanent Residency covers holders of a qualifying bachelor's or higher degree or technical qualification employed by a Korean company, one of the F-5 permanent residency categories. This page summarizes eligibility and required documents.
2. Eligibility Requirements
- Holder of a qualifying bachelor's or higher degree, or a designated technical qualification
- At least 3 years of continuous stay and work in Korea (gaps of up to 90 days in total during workplace changes are allowed)
- Currently employed full-time on a regular basis by a Korean company for at least 1 year (gaps of up to 30 days in total allowed), at or above the wage set by the Minister of Justice
- Income at or above the previous year's per-capita GNI
- Good conduct (no disqualifying criminal or immigration violation record)
3. Required Documents
Specific documents per case will be advised in consultation.
4. Procedure
- Consultation and eligibility assessment
- Case-specific document preparation guidance
- Gather category-specific evidence (see Required Documents)
- Submit the application to the competent Immigration Office
- Review (processing time varies by office and filing date; confirm individually)
- Notification of the result
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does the process take?
A. Processing time varies depending on the competent Immigration Office.
Q. What are the benefits of using an administrative agent?
A. Vision Administrative Agent provides case-by-case review, document preparation, and immigration accompaniment in 4 languages.
Q. Which languages are supported for consultation?
A. Consultation is available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese via KakaoTalk · WeChat · LINE · WhatsApp.
Q. What if my application is denied?
A. Depending on the denial reason, additional documents, appeals, re-applications, or judicial review are possible options. Strategy varies by case — we recommend consultation first.