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10 visa types cover ~80% of foreigner cases. Most people travel one of three paths to permanent residency. Click any visa to see who qualifies, what's required, and what it leads to.
Initial stay, work freedom, and realistic lead time to permanent residency (F-5). Click any row for full detail.
| Visa | Best for | Initial stay | Work allowed? | Lead time to PR |
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Simplified for an overview. Real cases have sub-types, exceptions, and edge rules — run the matcher for yours. Knowledge base last reviewed 2026-05-17.
Korea's F-2-7 (점수제 거주) visa requires 80+ points across age, education, Korean language, income, work experience, and bonuses. Try your numbers below to see if you might qualify.
Korea's F-2-7 rubric favors ages 25–29 (peak ~25 pts); declines after 30.
TOPIK is the standard test. KIIP completion (below) can substitute or stack.
Tax-declared income (소득금액증명원). Below ~₩30M generally scores 0.
Years on a Korean work visa (E-1~E-7) or in Korean-employer roles.
Check all that apply. Bonuses can add up to ~30 extra points and often decide a borderline case.
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