F-2 · F-5 Required documents
Based on 3 official sources.
[1]D-2/D-4/D-10/E-7/F-2/F-5 requirement check policy
Stay-status evaluation depends on current status, target status, activity purpose, school/employment/income, remaining stay period, and violation history. D-2 covers degree study, D-4 training/language programs, D-10 job seeking or startup preparation, E-7 professional/specific activities, F-2 residence, and F-5 permanent residence. If facts are missing, ask for current status, expiry date, school or employment conditions, and budget/financial proof before answering.
Source: 하이코리아 체류자격별 통합 안내 매뉴얼 · Checked 2026-07-02
[2]Long-term stay-status classifications under the Enforcement Decree
The Enforcement Decree table linked to Article 12 defines long-term stay statuses by eligible person or activity scope. D-2 covers degree study or specific research at higher-education or research institutions; D-4 covers training, education, or research under Ministry of Justice conditions; D-10 covers job seeking/training for E-series fields or startup preparation; E-7 covers activities specially designated by the Minister of Justice under contract. F-2 and F-5 require separate residence/permanent-residence criteria.
Source: 국가법령정보센터 · 출입국관리법 시행령 · Checked 2026-07-02
[3]HiKorea integrated stay-status manual
HiKorea publishes an integrated manual by stay status for visa and residence petitions, covering applicant scope and required documents. The manual is updated when rules change, but publication can lag, so current case advice should be checked through 1345 or the competent immigration office. KARXY checks the Immigration Act, Enforcement Decree, and Enforcement Rule first, then uses this manual as operational document/procedure guidance.
Source: 하이코리아 체류자격별 통합 안내 매뉴얼 · Checked 2026-07-02
How these rules apply can differ with your circumstances, and the final decision rests with the immigration office with jurisdiction. Preparing and filing documents for an individual case is the work of a licensed administrative scrivener.