1. Overview
F-5-16 / F-5-18 Permanent Residency covers points-based permanent residents (F-5-16) and their spouses and minor children (F-5-18), one of the F-5 permanent residency categories. This page summarizes eligibility and required documents.
2. Eligibility Requirements
- F-5-16: continuous stay in F-2-7 (points-based residence) from at least 3 years before application, with no record of working in or operating entertainment services in the past 3 years
- F-5-16 livelihood: income at least 2 times the previous year's per-capita GNI, or net assets at least 1.5 times the previous year's average net assets
- F-5-18: spouse or minor child of an F-5-16 holder, holding F-2-71 status and staying for 2 years or more (the F-5-16 holder must have obtained that status at least 2 years before application); marriage maintained until the decision for spouses
- F-5-18 livelihood: income at or above per-capita GNI, or assets at or above average net assets
- 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.