Visa

Permanent residence(F-5)

1. Obtain a permanent residence visa​

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Permanent residence visas vary depending on the type of visa, but in principle, it is a legal visa that foreigners who have been residing in Korea for more than 2 years can apply. A permanent resident visa allows you to continue residing in Korea unless the permanent resident visa is canceled or lost for the following reasons.

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Therefore, it is advantageous for foreigners who wish to continue living in Korea to check whether they meet the requirements for a permanent visa and, if they meet the requirements, to change to a permanent visa.

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2. Cancellation of permanent residence visa​

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If a permanent resident visa is obtained by false or other illegal means, or a person commits a criminal offense and is sentenced to imprisonment for more than 2 years, this is grounds for cancellation of the permanent resident visa.

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As seen above, a permanent residence visa will not be canceled due to a fine, but in the case of imprisonment, there is a possibility that the permanent residence visa will be canceled, and in most cases, the permanent residence visa is canceled due to a criminal offense.

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Therefore, even if you are a permanent resident visa holder, if you want to continue living in Korea, you need to seek the help of a lawyer during the criminal trial process to reduce your sentence as much as possible.