🇰🇷 South Korea · Employer-sponsored work

F-1-22 Family Visit Visa – High-Salary Domestic Helper — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum investment€435,894
Job offerRequired
Work experience2+ years
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 3 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2444/view.do?seq=761466&page=3.
  3. Typical processing: ~14 days.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Health insurance

“Submission by employer in person (no appointment) or through an appointed travel agent”

No direct PR path

“F-1-22 Household Assistant of Big Investor (estatuto F-1 de visita/família; página silente sobre residência permanente)”

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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 2026-06-24.

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