F-2-7
Points-based residence (talented professionals)
A residence visa for people with 80+ points for age, education, Korean and income who also fit one of four eligibility routes.
Pass line80 or more out of 170
Stay per grant1-5 years, by points80 pts: 1 yr · 110 pts: 2 yr · 120 pts: 3 yr · 130 pts: 5 yr
Eligible applicantsOne of fourListed company · high tech · 3 years as a professional · Korean master's
Next-stage visaPermanent residence F-5-16 ›Points-based permanent residence
Quick score check
A quick calculation for this visa only. What you enter is not saved.
Age
years old
Education
Korean
Choose the higher of your TOPIK level and KIIP stage.
Annual income
×10,000 KRW
Points for this visa
0pts / 170
You are 80 points short of passing. Check bonus points (up to 40) and eligibility in the full check.
Fields left empty count as 0 points.
Check all five visasWho can apply
You must fit one of the four.
People working, or hired to work, as managers or professionals at a listed company (KOSPI · KOSDAQ)
People working in a high-tech field (IT, bio, nano, etc.) with income of 1.5× GNI per capita or more
People who have stayed 3+ years in a row on professional visas (E-1 to E-7-1 · D-5 to D-9)With annual income of 40,000,000 KRW or more you don't need to wait 3 years. E-6-2 and E-7-2 to E-7-4 don't count.
People who earned a regular master's or higher in Korea and got a professional job within 5 years
Master's or PhD students at specialized science universities or research institutes with a president's recommendation (F-2-7S)Granted without points, for a 2-year stay.
Points table
Based on Ministry of Justice notice 2025-408 (effective 2025-10-24).
| Group | Item | Max | How it's counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | |||
| Basic | Age | 25 | 25-29: 25; 18-24 · 30-34: 23; 35-39: 20; 40-44: 12; 45-50: 8; 51+: 3 |
| Education | 25 | Doctorate: 25 · 20; Master's: 20 · 17; Bachelor's: 17 · 15; Associate degree: 15 · 10 (science/engineering or two+ degrees · other) | |
| Korean | 20 | Level 5+: 20; Level 4: 15; Level 3: 10; Level 2: 5; Level 1: 3 (TOPIK level or KIIP stage) | |
| Annual income | 60 | 100 million KRW or more: 60; 90 million KRW: 58; 80 million KRW: 56; 70 million KRW: 53; 60 million KRW: 50; 50 million KRW: 45; 40 million KRW: 40; 30 million KRW: 30; minimum wage or more: 10 | |
| Bonus | |||
| Bonus | Bonus points | 40 | Talent from Korean War participating countries: 20; Central government agency recommendation: 20; KIIP stage 5: 10; Top world university Doctorate: 30 · Master's: 20 · Bachelor's: 15; Korean university Doctorate: 10 · Master's: 7 · Bachelor's: 5; Volunteering 3+ yrs: 7 · 2-3 yrs: 5 · 1-2 yrs: 1 |
| Deduction | |||
| Deduction | Deductions | −70 | Immigration Act violations −10 · −20 · −30; Criminal fines −20 · −30 · −40 (fines of 3 million KRW or more within 3 years of being final mean you cannot apply) |
Documents to prepare
The document lists follow the HiKorea guide manual 2026-10-19; an office may ask for more.
Integrated application form
Passport · residence card · photo · fee
Proof of address
Degree · graduation certificate
Income certificate (tax office) or withholding record
Proof of Korean (TOPIK score · KIIP certificate)
Certificate of employment · business registration copy
Bonus-point documents (recommendations · volunteering records, if any)
Compare the five visas
| Visa | Who | Standard | Next stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job seeker D-10-1 | Graduates of Korean or overseas universities | 60 out of 190 (basic 20) | Professional E-7-1 |
| Professional E-7-1 | Hired for a job on the occupation table | Occupation · education · salary · employer | Points-based residence F-2-7 |
| Skilled worker E-7-4 | 4+ years on E-9 · E-10 · H-2 | 200 out of 300 + four required items | Points-based residence F-2-7 |
| Points-based residence F-2-7 | Four eligibility routes | 80 out of 170 | Permanent residence F-5-16 |
| Permanent residence F-5 | Degree holders · points-based · general | Differs by type | Naturalization |
Basis and official guides · You can get the final decision from an immigration office; this service is here to help you check in advance. The basis is the HiKorea stay guide manual 2026-10-19 and Ministry of Justice notice 2025-408 (in force from 2025-10-24), read on 2026-10-25.
Official guides: Job seeker D-10-1 Professional E-7-1 Skilled worker E-7-4 Points-based residence F-2-7 Permanent residence F-5
Official guides: Job seeker D-10-1 Professional E-7-1 Skilled worker E-7-4 Points-based residence F-2-7 Permanent residence F-5