1. Overview
F-5-13 Permanent Residency covers pension recipients aged 60 or older, one of the F-5 permanent residency categories. This page summarizes eligibility and required documents.
2. Eligibility Requirements
- Aged 60 or older and receiving a pension from abroad
- Annual pension from abroad over the most recent year before application is at least 2 times the previous year's per-capita GNI (Bank of Korea)
- 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.