F-5-15 Permanent Residency: Ph.D. holders in Korea
F-5-15 permanent residency is a person who has completed regular courses at a graduate school in Korea and has obtained a doctoral degree, and who has been working for a domestic company for more than one year can apply.
F-5-15 Permanent Residence Application Conditions
- Those who have obtained a doctoral degree in Korea (regardless of major field)
- Those who have only obtained a degree without studying abroad (D2 visa) are not allowed
- Excluding graduates
- You must continue to work in a full-time, regular job for at least one year in a domestic company.
- If you change your place of work within one year, continuity is recognized if the period of work suspension is less than 30 days
F-5-15 Permanent Residency Benefits
- Social Integration Program (KIIP) submission exemption
- Exemption from submission of criminal record certificate
- Income requirement is GNI or higher (more than 415 million won when proven by assets)
- Spouses and minor children residing in Korea can change to F2-3 visa (can be changed to F5-4 visa after 2 years)
Considerations when applying for F-5-15 permanent residency
A “full-time, full-time worker” generally refers to a regular job. In small businesses, it is easy to obtain a confirmation of regular job employment, but it is difficult to obtain a confirmation of regular job employment in universities or large corporations. Among the F-5-15 visa applicants, there are many E3 visa holders, and it can be said that solving this problem is the key to applying for permanent residency.
F-5-15 Documents to be submitted when applying for permanent residency
- A copy of doctoral degree certificate *Additional transcripts, etc. may be requested if necessary
- Copy of business registration certificate, certificate of employment
- Documents confirming full-time employment, such as a list of subscribers at the four major insurance workplaces and an employment contract
- Identity guarantee
- Basic information of applicant
- Documents proving the place of stay
- Add required documents for each individual
