South Korea Investment Immigration Program
South Korea investment immigration is an immigration program with no language, education, or management experience requirements. Applicants can choose to deposit funds or purchase real estate in designated areas to obtain residency or permanent residency. It has long been favored by Chinese applicants for its fast processing time (1-2 months), high success rate, flexible and stable investment, and wide range of uses.
Program Highlights
Deposit 500 million KRW
No age or education requirements
F2 residency to F5 permanent residency
Deposit refund after 5 years
Processing period 2-3 months
Application Process
Evaluation and Contract Signing
Assess whether the client is eligible for South Korea immigration based on their own situation, and sign the contract
Remote Submission of Pre-Review
Immigration qualification and account opening pre-review
Entry Visa Application and Notarization/Apostille Arrangement
Main applicant applies for entry visa and arranges notarization/apostille
Complete Investment
Main applicant enters South Korea to complete the investment
Fingerprint Collection and F2 Activation
Main applicant provides fingerprints and activates F2
Main Applicant Approved for F2
Main applicant receives F2 approval
Family Members Apply for Entry Visa
Family members apply for entry visa
Family Members Enter, Provide Fingerprints, and Activate F2
Family members enter, provide fingerprints, and activate F2
Family Members Approved for F2
Family members receive F2 approval
Application Requirements
- Investment Requirement
- Deposit 1.5 billion KRW (approximately 1.15 million USD / 8.31 million RMB) in a South Korean government bank, or invest in immigration-type real estate worth at least 1 billion KRW
- Accompanying Family Members
- One applicant, spouse and unmarried children can all obtain permanent residency
- No Criminal Record
- Criminal record certificate required for both F2 and F5 application stages
- Fund Explanation
- No fund explanation required
Fee Details
| Fee Item | Receiving Agency | Amount | Payment Timeline | Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting Service Fee | Contracting Company | 50,000 RMB per household | At contract signing | Fully refundable, subject to contract terms |
| Notarization and Apostille Fee | Notary Office | 900-2,500 RMB per document | Before document preparation | Non-refundable |
| Foreign Attorney Fee | Attorney | 150,000 RMB | Before review | Fully refundable, subject to contract terms |
| Deposit | South Korean Government | F-5 visa: 3 billion KRW (approx. 2.34 million USD), F-2 visa: 1.5 billion KRW (approx. 1.17 million USD) | Before review | Fully refundable, subject to contract terms |
| Application Submission Fee | Consulate | 600-1,000 RMB per person | Before review | Non-refundable |
| F-2 Visa Fee | Immigration Office | First application: 130,000 KRW per person (approx. 780 RMB), Renewal: 60,000 KRW per person (approx. 360 RMB) | Before submission | Non-refundable |
| F-5 Visa Fee | Immigration Office | 230,000 KRW per person (approx. 1,380 RMB) | Before submission | Non-refundable |
| Medical Examination Fee | Medical Center | Approx. 173 RMB per person | Before medical examination | Non-refundable |
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Sources
- 1.South Korea Immigration Service Official Website
- 2.South Korea Ministry of Justice
- 3.South Korea Investment Promotion Agency
Author
AiEAC Immigration Consultant
Immigration Consultant