A Korean Investment Visa can provide foreign investors and their families with a structured path to residence and permanent residency in South Korea. Under the Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business (IISPB), qualifying investors may obtain Resident (F-2) or Permanent Resident (F-5) status by making and maintaining the required investment.
Pureum Law Office has assisted foreign investors with IISPB matters since 2019. We provide practical legal support throughout the process, from preliminary eligibility review to immigration filing and residence registration.
Korean Investment Visa Requirements
The IISPB is administered by the Korean Ministry of Justice. Under the general investment route, a foreign national who invests at least KRW 1.5 billion may qualify for Resident (F-2) status. The investor’s spouse and unmarried children may also qualify.
After maintaining the qualifying investment for at least five years, the investor may become eligible for Permanent Resident (F-5) status.
A high-amount investment route is also available. An investment of at least KRW 3 billion may qualify the investor and eligible family members for F-5 permanent residence from the outset, subject to maintaining the investment for at least five years.
For current government requirements, investors should review the official Korea Immigration Service.
Korean Investment Visa Investment Options
The IISPB generally offers two investment structures.
The principal-guaranteed, interest-free option places qualifying funds into a public fund operated by the Korea Development Bank under the government program. The principal is returned after the required investment period in accordance with applicable rules.
The risk-based option involves investment in designated regional development projects. Unlike the principal-guaranteed structure, these investments may generate either profits or losses.
Because a substantial amount of capital is involved, investors should review both immigration eligibility and the proposed investment structure before transferring funds.
4 Steps in the Korean Investment Visa Process
1. Preliminary Eligibility Review
We first review the applicant’s immigration history and relevant documentation. Potential concerns involving criminal history, tax delinquency, immigration violations, or source-of-funds documentation should be identified before the investment is made.
2. Investment Account and Remittance
We assist with the procedures for the designated investment account and coordinate the overseas transfer of funds. Proper banking and remittance records are important because they form part of the supporting evidence for the immigration application.
3. F-2 or F-5 Application
After the qualifying investment is completed, our team prepares the appropriate F-2 or F-5 application and supporting documents. We also assist with supplementary document requests that may arise during immigration review.
4. Residence Card and Ongoing Support
Following approval, we assist with residence registration and residence card procedures for the investor and eligible family members. We can also advise on maintaining immigration status and preparing for eventual F-5 permanent residency.
Why Choose Pureum Law Office for a Korean Investment Visa?
Investment immigration involves more than meeting a financial threshold. Immigration eligibility, investment documentation, overseas remittance records, and family applications must be coordinated carefully.
Pureum Law Office provides end-to-end assistance so clients can manage these requirements through one legal team. Our immigration practice also assists with permanent residency and other long-term immigration matters in Korea.
Our goal is to make each stage clear, organized, and manageable while helping clients understand their legal options before making significant decisions.
Speak With a Korean Investment Visa Lawyer
Every investor’s circumstances are different. Before transferring funds, it is important to confirm that the proposed investment and your individual immigration circumstances meet the applicable requirements.
Let us help. For assistance with a KoreanInvestment Visa, IISPB investment immigration, or permanent residence in Korea, contact Pureum Law Office at ask@pureumlawoffice.com.
