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E-7 → F-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
Prepare documents
Gather all 5 required documents listed above
- 2
Submit application
Submit at local Immigration Office (출입국관리사무소) in Korea
- 3
Processing
审批需4至8周
- 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
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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.