No simple passive-income visa; possible long-term resident F-2 routes require prior eligible status, income/assets/integration in South Korea

No simple passive-income visa; possible long-term resident F-2 routes require prior eligible status, income/assets/integration · South Korea visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-07-25 · all South Korea routes

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Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Residence duration depends on F-2 subtype and approval.

Important notes

Do not market as retirement/passive-income route.
F-2 long-term residence is generally for people already resident under eligible statuses and meeting income/assets/KIIP or points criteria.
F-2 may allow broad work rights, but it is not a first-entry passive-income visa.

Official source

Official source: South Korea official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.