1. Overview
F-5-21 / 22 / 23 Permanent Residency covers public-benefit project investors (F-5-21/23) and their spouses and unmarried children (F-5-22), one of the F-5 permanent residency categories. This page summarizes eligibility and required documents.
2. Eligibility Requirements
- F-5-21: public-benefit project investment maintained for a total of 5 years or more under F-2 status, without withdrawing the standard investment amount
- F-5-23 (retirement immigration): the same 5-year investment, plus domestic assets of the applicant or spouse (other than the investment) of 300 million KRW or more; overseas assets are excluded
- F-5-22: spouse or unmarried child of an F-5-21/23 holder, holding F-2 status as such for 5 years or more
- Livelihood (income) requirement is exempt
- 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.