The F-2-7 points-based resident visa is a residence status that may be applied for by applicants who obtain 80 points or more out of a total of 170 points.
Eligibility: Holders of E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-6, E-7, D-5, D-6, D-7, D-8, or D-9 visas(However, E-6-2, E-7-2, E-7-3, and E-7-4 visa holders are excluded.)
(*The total score calculated under this points-based system is for reference only, and the final decision will be made by the Immigration Office based on the documents submitted by the applicant.)
○ Age (Max. 25 points)
*Highest Score Allocation : ages 30-34
○ Academic Career (Max. 25 points)
Workers in promising industry sector
*IT, Tech Management, Nano, Digital electronics, Biotech, Transportation Machinery, New Materials, Environment/Energy
*In cases where the applicant has been recommended by the Central Government agency as an invitee under a support program for attracting overseas science and engineering talent
*In cases where the applicant holds a master’s degree or higher, and within five (5) years of obtaining the degree, has secured employment or is currently employed under an E- or D-series visa
*K-STAR Visa Track: An advanced talent attraction visa track for foreign students in science and engineering who have obtained a Master or Ph. D. degree in Korea.
*This track grants residence (F-2) status based solely on a university president’s recommendation and provides a pathway to permanent residency (F-5) and even special naturalization, depending
○ Basic Competencies (Max. 20 points)
*Holders of TOPIK Level 3 may connect it with KIIP Level 4, and after passing the Comprehensive Evaluation Test for Permanent Residency, may change their status to F-5-1.
*Because the annual income category carries a very high weighting, high-income applicants may meet the required score even if they lack sufficient Korean language proficiency or long-term residence history.
○ Annual Income (Max. 60 points)
*Points for annual income increase starting from the per capita GNI (approximately KRW 40 million) up to an annual income of KRW 100 million or more (60 points).
○ Bonus Points (Upto Max. 40 points) [Multiple selections available]
*Graduate from world-renowned universities, Workers employed in promising industry sectors, Record of social service or volunteer activities (50 hours or more), Recommendation from a central administrative agency or a public institution
○ Penalty Points (Max. –70 points) [Multiple selections available]
*History of violations of the Immigration Control Act, History of fines or criminal punishment, Violations of status of stay or record of illegal stay, History of submitting false or fraudulent documents, etc., If any disqualifying grounds, such as criminal records, exist among family members, visa issuance may be restricted.
| Criminal Record Review Criteria |
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Dependants (F-2-71) |
In the following cases, visa approval may be affected:
✔ A sentence of imprisonment or a heavier penalty within the past five 5 years from the date of application
✔ Violation of the Immigration Control Act three 3 times or more
✔ Fined a penalty amount of KRW 3 million or more in Korea or abroad
✔ Submission of false tax documents at the time of application or within three 3 years thereafter
✔ Criminal record involving serious offenses such as fraud, gambling, or sexual crimes
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✔ Applicant's spouse and minor children may also accompany the applicant under the F-2-71 visa
✔ Accompanying family members are also permitted to work
✔ However, in the cases below, entry must be made after obtaining a visa from a Korean diplomatic mission abroad
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| Examples of Required Documents for Visa Application |
| Visa application form, Passport and photograph, Alien Registration Card, Certificate of highest level of education (apostilled or consularly authenticated), Overseas criminal record certificate (apostilled or consularly authenticated), Employment contract, Certificate of income amount, Local tax and national tax payment certificates, Health Insurance Eligibility and Coverage Certificate, Certificate of completion (or non-completion) of the Social Integration Program, Proof of residence, Completed points calculation sheet, Supporting documents for points claimed, Company-related documents, Other documents required depending on the applicant’s category |
