F-2 is awarded through a points-based system. Minimum threshold is typically 80 points out of 120

Points come from age (younger applicants get more), education, TOPIK level, annual income, and years of legal stay in Korea

Maximum stay per renewal is 3 years; renewable indefinitely

Korean visa

F-2 Visa Korea: Korean Resident Visa (거주) (2026)

Long-term residence with broader work rights, often via the points system.

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Who this visa is for

Long-term residents who qualify on points, income, or a designated track.

F-2 visa key facts

→F-2 is awarded through a points-based system. Minimum threshold is typically 80 points out of 120
→Points come from age (younger applicants get more), education, TOPIK level, annual income, and years of legal stay in Korea
→Maximum stay per renewal is 3 years; renewable indefinitely
→F-2 holders have full work rights without employer sponsorship (unlike E-series visas)
→F-2 is the most common bridge to F-5 permanent residency, typically requiring 3+ continuous years on F-2

Read the full guide

Your practical guide to Korea's F-2 resident visa: the points system, eligibility, rights, and the path to F-5 permanent residency.

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For the full reference on Korean visa categories, see all Seoulstart visa guides.