🇰🇷South Korea
F-2-7 Points-Based Long-Term Residence
Self-applied skilled-worker residency without employer sponsorship.
Required documents
- ·Points calculation worksheet
- ·Korean income / tax records (≥ KRW 30M/yr)
- ·TOPIK / KIIP language certificate (recommended)
Things to know
- ·Builds directly toward F-5 PR — the most flexible Korean status.
- ·Allows free job-changing without re-sponsorship.
Apostille & legalization
Apostille routeApostille only — both United States and South Korea are parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
Apostille / legalisation
None of the listed documents are civil-status, criminal-record, medical or academic records, so an apostille is generally not required for this visa. Bank statements, employment contracts and application forms are accepted as-is (translated when needed).
Bank statements, employment contracts, photos, passport copies and the application form itself do not need an apostille.
- Obtain originals or certified copies of each civil/criminal record (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police clearance, diploma, etc.).
- Have each document apostilled by the competent authority in United States (U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications).
- Translate the apostilled document into the official language of South Korea — the apostille itself is also translated.
- Submit the apostilled + translated bundle directly to the South Korea immigration authority or consulate; no further consular stamp is required.
Translation: Most documents must be translated into the local language by a certified translator. Agency translations are usually accepted.
Issuing authority in United States: U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications
Documents older than 3–6 months are often rejected. Plan to obtain fresh originals shortly before your visa application.
Verified 2026 — confirm current rules before applying.
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