F-2 → F-5: Change from F-2 to F-5

3+ years of continuous residence on F-2-7 status, income at or above 2x per capita GNI (~₩99,910,000/year based on most recently published Bank of Korea figure), and KIIP Level 5 completion. Clean criminal record and tax compliance required.

• ✓KIIP Level 5 completion certificate
• ✓Income/tax payment proof (3 years)
• ✓ARC
• ✓Criminal background check
• ✓Proof of continuous F-2 residence

1. 1

   Prepare documents

   Gather all 5 required documents listed above

2. 2

   Submit application

   Submit at local Immigration Office (출입국관리사무소) in Korea

3. 3

   Processing

   4-8 weeks processing

4. 4

   Receive new ARC

   Pick up updated Alien Registration Card

Published guidelines indicate that F-2-7 holders who have maintained F-2 status for 3+ consecutive years, meet the income threshold, and hold KIIP Level 5 may apply for F-5-16 permanent residence. The 80-point threshold is the F-2-7 entry requirement, not an F-5-16 requirement.