What does it take to live permanently in Korea for a long time?

Long-term residence requirements in Korea: Overseas compatriots who have lived in Korea for more than two years will be granted permanent residency immediately if they "have certain conditions". "Certain conditions" means that the income is more than twice the per capita national income (GNI) of South Korea, the annuity over 60 years old is higher than the per capita national income, and the property tax is more than 500,000 won. In addition, overseas Chinese born in Korea will still get permanent residency when they return home after going abroad. The Ministry of Justice also plans to grant permanent residency to foreigners who have invested more than 500,000 US dollars (about 500 million won) in South Korea and employed more than five Korean nationals, regardless of the length of stay. Up to now, you must invest more than 2 million US dollars in South Korea and employ more than 5 nationals to obtain permanent residency.

Permanent residence in Korea requires a Korean green card and citizenship.

1. People whose immediate family members have a Korean green card in Korea can get a green card and become Korean citizens after passing the naturalization test.

2. Each generation of relatives (such as grandparents, grandparents) born in South Korea or Koreans can obtain a Korean green card and nationality, and they must also pass the nationality test and blood relationship test.

3. International marriage.

China women who have been married to Koreans for three years or have children after marriage can get green cards and Korean nationality.

China men who have been married to Koreans for three years or have children after marriage can obtain permanent residency. Among them, if the woman's passbook exceeds 30 million won and she owns an entity company (mainly her own industry) and a house, she can obtain Korean nationality for the man through application.

4. Holders of ordinary residence and work visas who have worked in Korea for more than 5 years can apply for permanent residency in Korea.

5. invest 6. You can apply for permanent residency if you invest 50 million won, but it is not nationality. 500 million won, you can get the qualification equivalent to investment immigration, get a green card of Korean nationality, and you don't need an exam.