F-6 → F-5: Change from F-6 to F-5

According to published guidelines: (1) 2+ years of continuous residence in Korea on F-6-1 status, (2) ongoing valid marriage to a Korean national (or qualifying F-6-2/F-6-3 circumstances), (3) Korean language competency — KIIP Level 5 completion ONLY (TOPIK is not accepted for F-5-2 since March 2019), (4) established livelihood base: assets of at least ₩30,000,000, and income at or above the per capita GNI (~₩49,955,000/year based on most recently published Bank of Korea figure), (5) good moral character.

• ✓KIIP Level 5 completion certificate
• ✓Asset proof (bank statements, property records showing ≥₩30M)
• ✓Income/tax proof
• ✓Family relation certificate
• ✓ARC
• ✓Criminal background check

1. 1

   Prepare documents

   Gather all 6 required documents listed above

2. 2

   Submit application

   Submit at local Immigration Office (출입국관리사무소) in Korea

3. 3

   Processing

   4-8 weeks processing after submission

4. 4

   Receive new ARC

   Pick up updated Alien Registration Card

F-5 grants indefinite residence without periodic renewals. CRITICAL: TOPIK is NOT accepted for F-5-2 since March 2019 — only KIIP Level 5 completion satisfies the language requirement. Early KIIP enrollment is essential as KIIP Level 5 takes 6+ months to complete.