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F-2 Resident 거주
Long-term residents and some family of Korean nationals
Who it is for
Minor foreign children of Koreans, spouses and children of permanent residents, and certain long-term residents (requirements differ by sub-type).
국민의 미성년 외국인 자녀, 영주자의 배우자·자녀, 일정 요건을 갖춘 장기 체류자 등(F-2 세부 유형별로 요건이 다름).
You can
- Most jobs and activities (depends on sub-type) 대부분의 취업·활동(세부 유형별로 다름)
Be careful
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Key rules for all residents
- Alien registration within 90 days — If you stay more than 90 days, register at your local immigration office within 90 days of arrival. Not registering can lead to fines or removal. Book a visit on HiKorea.
- Report a move within 15 days — Registered foreigners must report a new address within 15 days, at the community center, immigration office or HiKorea.
- Extending your stay: from 4 months before expiry — Apply from 4 months before your stay ends until the expiry date (the day before, online). Late applications can be fined.
- Short trips: no re-entry permit within 1 year (F-5: 2 years) — Registered foreigners who return within 1 year of leaving (or before their stay expires, if sooner) do not need a re-entry permit. Permanent residents (F-5): 2 years. Overseas Koreans (F-4): within the permitted stay. For longer trips, get a multiple re-entry permit before leaving.
- Health insurance: automatic after 6 months — After registering and staying 6 months, you are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance. D-2, F-6, F-5 and E-9 holders are enrolled at registration. Unpaid premiums can affect visa extensions.
Checked 2026-10-12 · This is general guidance, not legal or visa advice. Check HiKorea or call 1345. 안내이며 법률·비자 자문이 아닙니다.
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