Real Estate Investment Immigration
관광·휴양시설 투자이민제
What is the Tourism and Leisure Facility Investment Immigration System?
This is a system that grants Resident (F-2) status for free economic activities to foreign investors who have invested more than the standard amount in the real estate (tourism/leisure facilities) within the investment areas designated and announced by the Minister of Justice, and further grants Permanent Resident (F-5) status according to certain standards if the investment is maintained for 5 years.
Investment Procedures
STEP.01 Preliminary Evaluation
Preliminary Evaluation enhances the investment process by assessing a foreign investor’s eligibility for the status of stay in Korea in advance.
STEP.02 Remitting the Investment
Required to prove that the investment is from foreign capital
STEP.03 Investment Confirmation and Change of Status to F-2
Required to change the status to F-2 after the investment is concluded
STEP.04 Conditions for maintaining the investment
Investment is NOT maintained in case of Collateral, Seizure, or Taking out a loan
“Specific region” refers to real estate within the scope of application as determined by the Ministry of Justice under the Immigration Control Act.
Currently, there are 11 investment regions with their minimum investment amounts and investment periods.
*Depending on the price of real estate, profits and/or loss can both occur.
*For details on investment facilities per investment area, please contact K-Monster.
| Order | Investment Location | Minimum Investment Amounts | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mangsang District, Gangwon-do | 1 billion KRW ~710,000 USD | 2025-04-01 ~ 2025-12-31 |
| 2 | Yongpyong Tourist Complex, Gangwon-do | 1 billion KRW | 2025-03-31 ~ 2030-03-31 |
| 3 | Jeju Special Self-Governing Province | 1 billion KRW | 2020-02-01 ~ 2026-04-30 |
| 4 | Dongbusan Tourism Complex, Busan | 1 billion KRW | 2016-07-11 ~ 2026-05-19 |
| 5 | Hwayang District, Yeosu | 1 billion KRW | 2016-07-11 ~ 2025-12-31 |
| 6 | Busan Haeundae Tourist Resort, Busan | 1 billion KRW | 2013-05-20 ~ 2026-05-19 |
| 7 | Songdo International City, Incheon | 1 billion KRW | 2011-11-01 ~ 2026-04-30 |
| 8 | Cheongna International City, Incheon | 1 billion KRW | 2011-11-01 ~ 2026-04-30 |
| 9 | Yeongjong District, Incheon | 1 billion KRW | 2011-11-01 ~ 2026-04-30 |
| 10 | Gyeongdo Marine Tourism Complex, Yeosu | 1 billion KRW | 2011-08-19 ~ 2026-04-30 |
| 11 | Pyeongchang Alpensia, Gangwon-do | 1 billion KRW | 2011-02-14 ~ 2026-04-30 |
If the investment is maintained for five years, they can receive an F-5 permanent residency visa.