Based on published Korean immigration guidelines. This is not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed immigration consultant (행정사) or attorney (변호사).
F-6 → F-5: Change from F-6 to F-5
Korea · Visa Status Change
Timeline
提交后4–8周处理
Exit required?
In-country
Documents
6 required
Confidence
High
Key Requirements
根据公布的指南:(1)在韩国持F-6-1连续居留2年以上;(2)与韩国国民保持有效婚姻(或符合F-6-2/F-6-3情形);(3)韩语能力 — 仅接受KIIP 5级结业(自2019年3月起F-5-2不接受TOPIK);(4)建立生活基础:资产至少₩30,000,000,收入达到人均GNI左右(基于韩国银行最新公布数据约₩49,955,000/年);(5)品行端正。
Required Documents
- KIIP 5级结业证书
- 资产证明(银行流水、房产记录,显示 ≥₩30M)
- 收入/税务证明
- 家族关系证明
- 外国人登陆证
- 无犯罪记录证明
Process Timeline
- 1
Prepare documents
Gather all 6 required documents listed above
- 2
Submit application
Submit at local Immigration Office (출입국관리사무소) in Korea
- 3
Processing
提交后4–8周处理
- 4
Receive new ARC
Pick up updated Alien Registration Card
Important Notes
F-5授予无限期居留,无需定期续签。重要:自2019年3月起,F-5-2不接受TOPIK — 只有完成KIIP 5级才满足语言要求。尽早报名KIIP至关重要,因为KIIP 5级需要6个月以上才能完成。
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.