🇰🇷 South Korea · Naturalisation
Simple Naturalization (Resident of 3 Years) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €23 |
| Proof of savings | €16,716 |
| Minimum investment | €11 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 3 years.
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.law.go.kr/LSW/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=244609&chrClsCd=010203&urlMode=engLsInfoR&viewCls=engLsInfoR.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Work experience
Age range
Application fee
Years to citizenship
Open to all nationalities
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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 2026-06-09.