Understanding Korea’s 2025 GNI Visa Requirements
Pureum Law Office is here to ensure that you stay informed about the latest changes in South Korea’s immigration system. As such, we provide you with this critical annual updates, detailing the 2025 Korea GNI visa requirement, which directly impacts eligibility for various types of visas.
On March 5, 2025, the Bank of Korea announced that the 2024 per capita Gross National Income (GNI) is 49,955,000 KRW. This figure is now the new baseline for assessing visa-related financial eligibility throughout 2025 and into early 2026.
How the 2025 Korea GNI Visa Requirement Is Applied
As outlined by HiKorea in June 2024, the newly published GNI applies from the first day of the following month after being announced, then staying in place for 12 consecutive months.
📌 Application Period: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
📌 GNI Value: 49,955,000 KRW
This GNI standard will be used to evaluate:
- F-2 and F-5 Visa applications
- F-6 marriage-based visas
- Certain employment and investor visa types
- Visa sponsorship financial requirements
Why Knowing the 2025 GNI Matters for Permanent Residency
For those applying for F-5 (permanent residency), financial eligibility is often determined by a multiple of the per capita GNI. In many cases:
- The standard requirement is twice the GNI per capita (e.g., approx. 99.91 million KRW) in verified annual income.
- However, there are exceptions based on visa type, academic qualifications, or integration achievements where just meeting the GNI may suffice.
This makes it essential to know the current GNI value and consult immigration guidelines or legal professionals before applying.
Let us help you interpret the nuances of these requirements so that you can prepare a strong and compliant application.
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