1. Overview
Public investment immigration grants F-2-7-IM residency to foreigners investing 1.5 billion KRW (≈USD 1.1M) or more in public investment products designated and announced by the Korean Ministry of Justice. After maintaining the investment for 5+ years, the status transitions to F-5-12 permanent residency.
The visa covers the principal investor and accompanying family (spouse + unmarried minor children). It enables full economic activity in Korea and serves as a stable pathway to permanent residency.
2. Eligibility Requirements
- Investment of 1.5 billion KRW or more in public investment products designated by the Ministry of Justice
- Lawful source of funds (overseas remittance records, fund formation evidence)
- Maintain investment for 5+ years (early withdrawal may revoke residency)
- No prior immigration law violations
- No domestic tax delinquency or fiscal loss to government
- Family eligibility: spouse and unmarried minor children may accompany
3. Required Documents
4. Procedure
- Free consultation — pre-screen capital, family eligibility
- Select an MoJ-designated public investment product (verify 5-year hold feasibility)
- Execute the 1.5B KRW investment and obtain investment certificate
- Apply for F-2-7-IM residency (principal + family)
- Status change or issuance certificate application if abroad
- After 5+ years, apply for F-5-12 permanent residency
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I withdraw the investment?
A. Yes, after the 5-year maturity. Early withdrawal may revoke residency, so caution is required.
Q. I heard 500M KRW was the threshold — has it changed?
A. Yes. Per the updated Immigration Manual the threshold is now 1.5 billion KRW (Residence Manual p.191-192).
Q. Can my family receive residency too?
A. Yes. Spouse and unmarried minor children (under 19) receive F-2-7-IM residency alongside the principal.
Q. What are the conditions for F-5-12 conversion?
A. 5+ years of continuous investment is the core requirement. No immigration violations or tax delinquency should occur during this period.
Q. Can I freely select the investment product?
A. Only MoJ-designated public investment products are eligible. The list is announced annually — details available via free consultation.