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Based on published Korean immigration guidelines. This is not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed immigration consultant (행정사) or attorney (변호사).

E-7F-5: Change from E-7 to F-5

Korea · Visa Status Change

Timeline

审批需4至8周

Exit required?

In-country

Documents

5 required

Confidence

High

Key Requirements

持E-7或其他合格身份在韩国连续居留5年以上,具备韩语能力(完成KIIP 5级),年收入达到人均GNI的2倍以上(约₩99,910,000/年,依韩国银行最新公布数据)。须无犯罪记录且税务合规。

Required Documents
  • KIIP 5级结业证书
  • 收入/纳税证明
  • 外国人登陆证
  • 无犯罪记录证明
  • 连续居留证明(出入境记录)
Process Timeline
  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

    审批需4至8周

  4. 4

    Receive new ARC

    Pick up updated Alien Registration Card

Important Notes

长期E-7持有者的直接永久居留路径。根据公布的指南(F-5-1),须持合格身份居留5年、完成KIIP 5级且收入达到人均GNI的2倍。E-7 → F-2 → F-5路径也被广泛采用,持F-2满3年后即可申请F-5。

Last updated: 2026-03-18

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.