F-5 eligibility check (permanent residence)
F-5 (영주) is permanent residence. Pick your track and check the core conditions: residence period, income vs GNI, KIIP level 5, and a clean record.
Source: Ministry of Justice / HiKorea · GNI 2025 reference · verify on HiKorea / ☎ 1345
The most common track
GNI 2025 ~₩52.4M. This track needs 2× GNI = ₩104.8M, lowered to ₩31.4M with KIIP + volunteering. You may combine household income (you ≥50%) or use property/rent ≥ ₩60M.
Requirements & incentive
F-5-1 conditions (reference)
Not yet eligible- ✕Residence: Continuous legal residence ≥ 5 years
- ✕Annual income ≥ ₩104.8M (2× GNI)
- ✕Basic requirement (기본소양): completed KIIP level 5
- ✓No disqualifiers (tax/insurance arrears, violations)
Checks the core conditions for the selected track; not every case or document is covered. Investment/merit/Korean-heritage tracks (F-5-5/11/12/17/21…) are not listed here.
Note: a reference check of core conditions, not an official decision. Income thresholds derive from GNI and may change. Verify on HiKorea or ☎ 1345.