F-5 Permanent resident 영주

Permanent residents

Who it is for

People granted permanent residence after meeting stay, income and conduct requirements (several routes such as marriage, professionals or investment).

일정 기간 이상 합법 체류와 소득·품행 등 요건을 갖춰 영주 허가를 받은 사람(투자·전문인력·결혼이민 등 경로별 세부 유형).

You can

Work freely; no stay extensions 자유로운 취업·활동, 체류기간 연장 필요 없음

Be careful

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Good to know

Your residence card must still be renewed periodically. 외국인등록증은 정해진 주기마다 재발급 받아야 해요.

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.

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