South Korea Deposit Immigration Program
Principal fully guaranteed by the government, extremely simple documents to get an Asian developed country F2/F5 residency card.
South Korea Core Advantages
The South Korean Public Business Investment Immigration (i.e., "Deposit Immigration") is currently the fastest and most worry-free program in Asia. By simply depositing funds into a state-owned bank account designated by the South Korean Ministry of Justice, without needing to explain the source of funds, it can be processed in as fast as a few days, making it an excellent "air-raid shelter" for a backup overseas identity.
Global Asset Allocators
People looking to hedge single-currency risk, seek steady investment returns, and gain overseas status.
Family Education & Retirement Planning
For children's top-tier education resources and the whole family's free high-quality healthcare and retirement security.
High-Frequency International Business Travelers
Urgently need a high-value passport or Green Card for spontaneous global travel, skipping tedious visa applications.
Processing Time
1-2 Months
Min Investment
1.5 Billion KRW Deposit (Principal Guaranteed)
Residency Req
Enter once a year
Passport Rank
2nd Globally
Corporate Tax
Up to 45% Income Tax
Absolute Principal Safety
The deposit goes directly into a South Korean government account; after 5 years, the principal is fully refunded interest-free, and your status is retained.
Lightning-Fast Card Issuance
After landing in South Korea to open an account and deposit, it usually takes less than a week to get the F2 residency card.
No Immigration Jail
To maintain F2 status, you only need to enter South Korea once a year (stay for a few days and return).
Extremely Simple Documents
No need to provide complex proof of source of funds, educational background, or language exams.
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
Obtaining a legal long-term residency status is a core tool to break educational competition and grant children "Overseas Chinese Student" or "International Student" privileges. Let children grow up in a pure English environment or high-quality public education system, securing top 100 global universities with lower scores.
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
Approved a few days later to collect the F2 card; after 5 years, withdraw the deposit and apply for the F5 permanent residency card.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the application difficulty and success rate of this program?
As long as the applicant has a clean background (no criminal record, no international sanctions) and can provide proof of source of funds that fits the local immigration logic, under the gatekeeping of a professional team, the success rate is generally extremely high.
After getting the residency card, can I look for a job locally?
This depends on the specific visa type. Investment or "Non-Lucrative" residencies usually absolutely prohibit entering the local labor market; while "High-Talent/Professional" or "Open Work Permit" green cards allow you to freely choose employment locally.
Is there a risk of policy changes or price increases?
With immigration policies, it's always "apply early, benefit early." As countries in Europe and the Americas tighten immigration quotas, rising thresholds and higher requirements are a global trend. It is recommended to decisively lock in a quota during the old policy window.