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KOREA VISA GUIDE

F-2-7

Points-Based Resident

A residence status assessed through points for age, education, Korean proficiency, income and other qualifying factors.

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Who may be considered?

  • Eligible professional-status holders in Korea
  • Applicants meeting the basic eligibility rules and required score
  • Applicants able to prove income, stay history and each claimed point item
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What should be reviewed first?

Current status and basic eligibility
Official income year and evidence
Education, Korean proficiency, additions and deductions
Immigration compliance and document validity
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How the case is approached

  1. 01Check eligibility before calculating points
  2. 02Calculate only provable items
  3. 03Review official income and supporting records
  4. 04File the status change and plan for future score maintenance
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Common questions

Which income year and document are used for the income score?

Official Korean tax evidence, commonly an Income Amount Certificate, is central. The applicable tax year and recognition rules must be checked at filing.

What should be reviewed in addition to the estimated score?

Current status, stay history, compliance, basic eligibility and whether every point can be supported with valid evidence.

Scope of this guide

This page explains general review points. The applicable route, required evidence and filing location depend on the applicant's nationality, history, company or family relationship and circumstances at the time of filing.

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