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6 verified programmes for residency, citizenship and tax optimisation.

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Dual citizenship

Investor Visa(2)

F-2/F-5 real estate investment scheme (Jeju/Incheon)

Standard Korean rates. No CGT on Jeju/Incheon property for qualifying investments Limited to specific development zones. Jeju free international city has special rules.

Cost

$500k+ in Jeju or Incheon designated development zones

Processing

4 months

Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business (IISPB)

Standard Korean rates (6–45%). No CGT on stock sales for most foreign investors Niche program. Most use F-2 or D-8 visas rather than this route.

Cost

KRW 300m+ (~$220k) government public project investment

Processing

4 months

Digital Nomad(1)

Korea Digital Nomad Visa (D-1-4)

Standard Korean rates apply if 183+ days New 2024 program. First digital nomad visa in Asia's developed nations.

Entrepreneur(1)

D-8 Corporate Investment Visa

South Korea's D-8 visa is for foreign investors establishing or investing in Korean companies. Requires a minimum investment of KRW 100 million.

Cost

₩100 million investment

Processing

2 months

Skilled Worker(1)

E-7 Specially Designated Activities Visa

South Korea's E-7 visa for professionals in specially designated occupations. Requires a job offer from a Korean employer and relevant qualifications.

Working Holiday(1)

Working Holiday Visa

South Korea's Working Holiday Visa allows young people from eligible countries to live and work in Korea for up to one year.

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