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Visa is one of the most important thing especially when you are thinking of living in Korea legally for a long time. However, there are not many specific stories about visa when you search through the internet. Famigo is now here to tell you!
You can see basic information about visa in this page, and detailed information through the button below.
I’ll compare the F2R visa and the F2-99 visa for foreign workers in Korea. For E-7-4 visa holders, this is a crucial decision.
The E-7-4 visa has several issues : job changes require employer consent and immigration approval, secondary jobs are not allowed, and spouses on F-3 visas cannot work. These restrictions make it difficult to meet the high income requirement (88 million KRW) for permanent residency. Hence, switching to an F2 visa is recommended.
The F2-99 visa requires five years of work on an E-7-4 visa. For single applicants, the income requirement is 36 million KRW, but for those including their spouse or children, it’s 66 million KRW. Additionally, applicants must have 15 million KRW in assets (30 million KRW if including family) and meet certain Korean language proficiency levels.
In contrast, the F2R visa has no time requirement, only an income requirement of 38 million KRW. However, F2R visa holders must live in designated population decline areas for five years, and job changes are limited to the same industry.
F2-99 visa holders can freely change jobs within the manufacturing sector and live in urban areas, offering better income opportunities and flexibility. However, initial requirements are stricter, and spouses cannot work immediately. On the other hand, the F2R visa allows spouses to work and is easier to obtain, but limits job mobility and income potential due to location constraints.
Ultimately, the choice between F2-99 and F2R visas depends on individual circumstances and career goals. For more information or assistance, please contact our office. Thank you.
☞ If you have any questions, please contact us through the chat icon or comment below.
I’ll compare the F2R visa and the F2-99 visa for foreign workers in Korea. For E-7-4 visa holders, this is a crucial decision.
The E-7-4 visa has several issues : job changes require employer consent and immigration approval, secondary jobs are not allowed, and spouses on F-3 visas cannot work. These restrictions make it difficult to meet the high income requirement (88 million KRW) for permanent residency. Hence, switching to an F2 visa is recommended.
The F2-99 visa requires five years of work on an E-7-4 visa. For single applicants, the income requirement is 36 million KRW, but for those including their spouse or children, it’s 66 million KRW. Additionally, applicants must have 15 million KRW in assets (30 million KRW if including family) and meet certain Korean language proficiency levels.
In contrast, the F2R visa has no time requirement, only an income requirement of 38 million KRW. However, F2R visa holders must live in designated population decline areas for five years, and job changes are limited to the same industry.
F2-99 visa holders can freely change jobs within the manufacturing sector and live in urban areas, offering better income opportunities and flexibility. However, initial requirements are stricter, and spouses cannot work immediately. On the other hand, the F2R visa allows spouses to work and is easier to obtain, but limits job mobility and income potential due to location constraints.
Ultimately, the choice between F2-99 and F2R visas depends on individual circumstances and career goals. For more information or assistance, please contact our office.
Thank you.
☞ If you have any questions, please contact us through the chat icon or comment below.