1. Overview
F-5-2 / F-5-3 Permanent Residency covers spouses (marriage migrants) and minor children of Korean nationals, one of the F-5 permanent residency categories. This page summarizes eligibility and required documents based on the Ministry of Justice manual.
2. Eligibility Requirements
- F-5-2: foreign spouse in a legal marriage with a Korean national, staying continuously in Korea for 2 years or more under F-6 (the manual also covers other cases, such as parents raising a child of a Korean national)
- F-5-3: minor foreign child of a Korean national, staying continuously in Korea for 2 years or more under F-2
- Good conduct (no disqualifying criminal or immigration violation record)
- Livelihood: for F-5-2, income at or above the previous year's per-capita GNI or household assets at or above the median (the two cannot be combined); not applicable to F-5-3
- Basic literacy: KIIP completion or a comprehensive assessment score of 60 or more out of 100; exemptions or relaxations may apply
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.