🇰🇷 South Korea · Ancestry
F-4-12 Overseas Korean Visa – Lineal Descendant of Overseas Korean — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Proof of savings | €11 |
| Minimum investment | €28 |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.visa.go.kr.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Proof of savings
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-23
Ancestry proof
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“portal homepage only; no statement on whether F-4-12 leads to permanent residence (F-5)”
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.visa.go.kr · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.