Korean Job Discussion Forums

[davyteacher]

Hello All,

Just some advice really on my F-5 visa status in Korea before going to immigration. I have had my F-5 status for 8 years but in 2015 I came back to England and I have been away for more than 2 years.

Will have have to renew the visa or will I be OK for when I arrive.

Has anybody had any experience with this.

Thanks in advance

David Nicholls

[denverdeath]

One site said 1yr+ out of country could be an issue. I thought it was more like <2yrs. Either way, it could be an issue for you.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/chrissantosra.wordpress.com/2012/09/01/f-5-permanent-residence-visa-in-south-korea/amp/

Best of luck/skill David.

[denverdeath]

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=211915

[davyteacher]

denverdeath you're a star thanks for the links/info. I think the F-5 visa will be 'downgraded' to F2-1 and I will have to stay in the country a couple of years to get the F-5 back.

With an F2-1 a person has to visit immigration every three years to re-new the visa, means going to Nopo-Dong and sitting in that room for 2 hours waiting for my number to be called.

Once again thanks

[nicwr2002]

[davyteacher]

Thanks for the info nicwr2002