F-5-27 Permanent Residence: Refugee Admissions

Length of stay requirements

Recognized refugees who have been granted an F-2-4 visa and have been in the country for at least two years.

Income requirements

1. More than 1x the previous year’s gross national income GNI
2. Family income can be combined: The income of the applicant, spouse, and parents who live with the applicant can be combined.
3. F-5 Examination of income for one year in the previous year from the date of application for permanent residence (proven as proof of income for the previous year)
4. Only income for which income tax has been paid is recognized

Prerequisites

Submit proof of completion or passing the Social Integration Program (KIIP)

1. Korea Immigration Permanent Residency Qualification Test Pass Certificate (Comprehensive Assessment for Permanent Residency)
2. Korea Immigration and Naturalization Qualification Test Pass Certificate (Comprehensive Evaluation for Naturalization)
3. Social Integration Program Level 5 Completion Certificate (Korean Immigration Permanent Residency Eligible Course)
4. Social integration program level 5 completion certificate (qualified course for Korean immigration and naturalization)

Behavior requirements

1. Submit a criminal background check from your home country if you lived abroad before applying for asylum