South Korea Immigration

Permanent Residence

If you wish to stay long term you should apply for permanent residence from the Korea immigration office. Permanent immigration to South Korea is open to foreign investors who have invested USD 500,000 or more in the country. Korea immigration is also an option for those with a distinguished career in the following fields: science, education, business, sports and art. Immigration in South Korea is a complicated business, to apply contact Global Visas by taking our free assessment.

Other Ways to Obtain Permanent Residence

If you are the owner of a recreational facility which is not a hotel or motel you can apply for to the South Korea immigration department for permanent residence. In addition you must have invested USD 200,000 in the country’s economy.

Relatives and Domestic Help

If you seek permanent residence from the office of immigration in Korea on the grounds that you already have relatives in the country, you may qualify if you are a Korean national that has since obtained another nationality or the minor or spouse of someone who has a study, residence or work visa in the country. In addition, domestic servants and some executive staff can also apply for visas from the South Korea immigration authority to live with their employers. Find out further information on our South Korea Work Visa page.