Entering كوريا الجنوبية

How to get a visa

• Tourism / short visit (C-3) or visa-free + K-ETA

  Visit / tourism · Usually 30–90 days

  • Visa-free nationals follow the K-ETA list if still required. Others apply on the Korean visa portal.

• E-7 specialised employment

  Work · 1–3 years, renewable

  • A Korean employer sponsors a listed occupation with education or skills thresholds.

• D-2 student

  Study · Matches the course

  • After admission the school issues a standard permit, then D-2. Graduates may switch to D-10 job-seeker or work status.

Immigration routes

• F-2-7 residence (points)

  Points / invitation

  After a set period of lawful stay and enough points, a more open residence status.

  Leads to PR：F-2 is a common stepping stone to F-5 PR.

• F-5 permanent residence

  Skilled work

  Usually 5 years, shorter for high income or high points.

  Leads to PR：Approval is long-term settlement status.

PR & citizenship