Immigration & Nationality Law
Get essential insights on Korean immigration law, including visas, residency, work permits, and naturalization. Stay updated with expert advice and tips to navigate the immigration process in South Korea effectively.
COVID-19 Immigration-related Measures
COVID-19 Immigration-related Measures The following immigration-related measures are a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and points provided by the Ministry of Justice Situation Room in…
F-2-99 visa: long-term residency
The F-2-99 visa offers a solution for those who have lived in Korea for more than 5-7 years. This visa is available to individuals who meet…
What are the F-2-7 and F-2-99 visas?
Today we are entering another mini-series of articles by Pureum Law Office. This time we will discuss two sub-types of F-2 visa: F-2-7 and F-2-99. First,…
F-6 Visa after Divorce in Korea (Alimony, custody, child support and the loss of F-6)
F-6 Visa after Divorce in Korea (Alimony, custody, child support and the loss of F-6) In previous articles we talked about whether it is possible…
How to Apply for Korea F-5 Visa While on F-6 Spousal Visa
How to Apply for Korean F-5 Visa While on a Spousal Visa (F6) One of our most common inquiries is whether someone can apply for the…
How to Become a Korean Citizen: Korean Special Naturalization (3 Categories)
Become a Korean Citizen: Korean Special Naturalization What is Special Naturalization? Special Naturalization has been established to allow for a variety of unique circumstances which Korean…
How to Become a Korean Citizen: Korean Simplified Naturalization
How to Become a Korean Citizen : Korean Simplified Naturalization Korean Simplified Naturalization vs. Generalized Naturalization Simplified naturalization in Korea, despite its name, is only simple…
How to Get Korean Citizenship: General Naturalization Method (일반귀화)
Interested in becoming a Korean citizen? This article is part of a series on the Korean naturalization process. Learn more about the steps and requirements for…
How a Foreigner Becomes Korean: South Korea’s Naturalization Process
This article is the first in a 4-part series. Skip to the end of the article for links to the following 3 parts and more detailed…