LocalNomad · Korea Visa Guide
Change Your Visa Status in Korea
See which visa you can change to from your current status, what's required, and how long it takes.
Based on published Korean immigration guidelines. This is not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed immigration consultant (행정사) or attorney (변호사).
Where can you go from F-2?
1 in-country change path confirmed
Permanent Resident Visa (F-5-16)
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.
Information for general reference only. Final decisions on visa status changes rest solely with Korea Immigration Service. Requirements may change — always verify with the official source before applying.