South Korea Deposit Immigration Program
Assess F-2 residence or conditional F-5 permanent residence through qualifying public-business investment, checking the investment type, holding period and screening requirements.
South Korea Core Advantages
Korea's public-business investor scheme includes a designated principal-protected, interest-free option and investments with potential gains or losses. General and high-value investment have different F-2/F-5 conditions and require identity, source-of-funds and other checks; depositing funds does not guarantee approval in a few days.
Global Asset Allocators
People looking to hedge single-currency risk, seek steady investment returns, and gain overseas status.
Family Education & Retirement Planning
For families planning education, healthcare and later life. Check eligibility, insurance, school admission and costs separately; residence does not automatically provide free public benefits.
High-Frequency International Business Travelers
Urgently need a high-value passport or Green Card for spontaneous global travel, skipping tedious visa applications.
Processing Time
Subject to immigration authority assessment
Min Investment
1.5 Billion KRW Deposit (Principal Guaranteed)
Residency Req
Check status, re-entry and renewal rules
Passport Rank
F-2/F-5 does not confer a Korean passport
Corporate Tax
Up to 45% Income Tax
Distinguish investment risks
The designated principal-protected option is interest-free and repays principal according to its holding rules; gain/loss investments can lose value. Check withdrawal and status-maintenance conditions together.
Application and assessment
Account opening, remittance, investment confirmation and status change are separate steps; timing depends on documents and official assessment.
No Immigration Jail
Maintain the investment and status conditions and check absence, re-entry and permit validity; a single annual visit does not describe every obligation.
Extremely Simple Documents
Prepare identity, background and investment source-of-funds evidence under the current checklist; the authorities may request further documentation.
Tax Advantages & Wealth Planning
Regional Tax System Advantages
The tax systems and definitions of overseas income vary by country. Through the professional and compliant establishment of offshore trusts and family foundations, effective tax mitigation and asset security isolation can be achieved. Specific implementation plans must be issued by a professional tax compliance team.
Education System & Family Planning
Connecting to Global Elite Academies
Check school admissions, tuition, language support and the child’s immigration permission separately. A residence permit does not guarantee overseas-Chinese examination eligibility, lower admission scores or a place at a particular university.
Requirements & Core Thresholds
Success Stories & Timelines
"Because my business trips are extremely frequent, getting South Korean deposit immigration became my most worry-free choice. The funds are deposited in a government-designated bank account with principal and interest guaranteed. I got my green card in a few days, allowing me to completely say goodbye to tedious visa applications."
Apply for Short-Term Visa
Apply for a short-term tourist/business visa domestically and prepare basic notarized documents like police clearances.
Travel to Korea, Open Account & Deposit (2-3 days)
Land in South Korea, open an account at designated branches like Woori Bank, receive the overseas remittance, and make the time deposit.
Submit Immigration Application (1 day)
Take the deposit certificate to the South Korean immigration office to submit a visa change application and do fingerprinting on-site.
Collect F2 Residency Card
Receive the appropriate residence document after approval. General investors may apply for F-5 after maintaining qualifying investment for at least five years; high-value F-5 also carries a five-year investment condition, with early withdrawal potentially causing cancellation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What checks apply to public-business investment immigration?
Eligibility, background and source of funds are assessed by category. Meeting the investment amount does not guarantee approval, and unverified success rates should not guide the decision.
Can a public-business investment F-2 holder work in Korea?
F-2 granted under the public-business investor scheme permits economic activity; it is incorrect to say investment residence universally prohibits work. Check profession licensing, business and family-member requirements separately.
How can current investment and status-maintenance rules be checked?
Before payment, check the investment type, amount, source-of-funds evidence and holding period against current Ministry of Justice and immigration guidance, including withdrawal consequences for F-2 or F-5. Do not rely on former retirement concessions or guaranteed slots.