Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business (IISPB, F-2-12 → F-5) (공익사업 투자이민제도)
Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business (IISPB, F-2-12 → F-5) is a residence route in South Korea (משקיע / ויזת זהב). Deposit in principal-guaranteed, zero-interest public-business fund: KRW 1.5bn for F-2 (official English page still shows KRW 500m / 300m for 55+ retirees — verify); KRW 3bn gives immediate F-5. Held 5 yrs → F-5 PR. 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 862'500. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Foreigners resident <5 of last 10 yrs: foreign income taxed only if remitted; afterwards 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.
| קטגוריה | משקיע / ויזת זהב |
|---|---|
| השקעה | CHF 862'500 |
| אגרות (משפחה) | CHF 300 |
| הכנסה / שנה | — |
| נכסים | — |
| שהיית מינ׳ | 0 |
| קבע | 5 |
| אזרחות | 5 |
| עבודה | yes |
| זכאים | all |
| מס | Foreigners resident <5 of last 10 yrs: foreign income taxed only if remitted; afterwards worldwide up to 49.5%. |
| נכון ל | 2026-10 |
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