How many points do you need for South Korea's Points-Based Residence Visa (F-2-7)?

South Korea's Points-Based Residence Visa (F-2-7) requires a pass mark of 80 points.

Do you need a job offer for South Korea's Points-Based Residence Visa (F-2-7)?

No — you can qualify without a job offer.

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Q: Does South Korea's Points-Based Residence Visa (F-2-7) lead to permanent residency?

Not immediately. It leads to permanent residency after about 3 years. F-2-7 grants long-term residence; eligible for F-5 permanent residence after roughly 3 years on F-2 (sooner for high scorers).

Points-Based Residence Visa (F-2-7)

Also known as: F-2-7, Points System Residence

Regulator: Korea Immigration Service, Ministry of JusticeOfficial program site ↗

Pass mark: 80 pts
Model: Fixed threshold
Leads to: Temporary → PR
Path to PR: 3 yr
Job offer: No
Language test: No
Processing: Varies

Points system

Age

25 pts

Highest in the late 20s–30s; tapers for older applicants.

Education

35 pts

Doctorate > Master's > Bachelor; a degree earned in Korea scores extra.

Korean language (TOPIK)

20 pts

By TOPIK level; completion of the KIIP social-integration program can substitute.

Income

10 pts

Annual income relative to GNI per capita.

Additional / penalty points

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Bonuses for assets, training, volunteering, awards, and regional settlement; penalty points for immigration or legal violations.

Pass mark: 80 points.

Path to permanent residency

Grants PR directly: No
Years to permanent residency: 3

F-2-7 grants long-term residence; eligible for F-5 permanent residence after roughly 3 years on F-2 (sooner for high scorers).

Visas & streams

F-2-7 Residence visa
F-5 Permanent Residence

Eligibility requirements

At least 80 points (of ~120 base) from age, education, income, and Korean ability
Legal residence in Korea on an eligible status
Minimum income and a clean record

Disqualifiers

Below 80 points
Criminal record or immigration violations (penalty points)

Recent changes

2024
Income and Korean-language weightings adjusted; regional-settlement bonuses added in some areas.

Notes

Figures are indicative — the official KIS scoring table is administered domestically and revised periodically. The base score (age + education + Korean) reaches ~120, with additional and penalty points layered on; 80 is the qualifying bar. Korean is not mandatory but scores points.

EasyPassport is a document-organization tool focused on citizenship by descent. This page is reference research, not legal or immigration advice. Points tables, thresholds, and salary floors change frequently — always verify with the official program authority before acting.