Immediate Permanent Residence by Investment (F-5)
Immediate Permanent Residence by Investment (F-5) is a residence route in South Korea (Investor / golden visa). KRW 3bn in the public-business fund (held 5 yrs, principal returned without interest) grants F-5 permanent residence immediately; spouse and unmarried minor children included. Gov fees ~KRW 530,000 for family.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 1'725'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after now years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Remittance basis first 5 of 10 yrs; then worldwide up to 49.5%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 1'725'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 300 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Remittance basis first 5 of 10 yrs; then worldwide up to 49.5%. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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