○ Visa types: E-9, E-7, G-1, D-2, D-10

○ Income: 70% or more of the previous year’s gross national income (GNI) as of the date of application (only the applicant’s income is recognized)

* If the GNI of the previous year as of the date of application has not been announced, the standard of the previous year will be applied.

* GNI per capita in 2021 40,482,000 won (70% = 28,337,400 won)

* D-2, D-10 visa holders are not eligible for income

○ Education: Not required. However, it is very advantageous if you have obtained a professional bachelor's degree or higher in Korea.

○ Basic knowledge (one of the two requirements)

Completion of Social Immigration Program level 3 or higher or TOPIK level 3 or higher

1. High-end type

○ Characteristics: A perfect service provided by a professional immigration agent registered with the Ministry of Justice so that foreign residents who meet the application requirements for the regionally specialized visa business (F-2-R visa) can participate in this business accurately and quickly.

○ Process

① A professional administrator confirms the applicant's conditions and requirements through a direct phone call or interview with the applicant (interpreter participation if necessary)

② Check the local government that is suitable for the applicant among the local governments participating in the regionally specialized visa project nationwide

③ Check for jobs in the local government and connect the company and the applicant (group training, etc.)

④ Information and request for issuance of necessary documents to applicants (Report on relocation of residence within 1 month after submitting immigration documents)

⑤ Based on the issued documents, prepare an application according to the requirements of the local government and submit the documents directly to the local government by the administrator (accompanying the applicant if necessary)

⑥ If the local government issues a recommendation letter, the administrative officer prepares additional documents and applies for a change of status of residence for the F-2-R visa at the Immigration Office.

⑦ Accompanying family members (F-1-R) document agency when entering the country (extra cost)

   *Accompanying family can reside and work for 5 years / Minor children can enter domestic schools

○ Amount: 2,750,000 won (including VAT) Continued support until visa acquisition

*If there is a need to collect paid data or conduct on-site investigations in the performance of immigration duties, discuss and obtain consent and receive separate expenses to carry out the duties

○ Introduction of administrator in charge: Official agency agency for immigration affairs registered by the Ministry of Justice (No 180303), former Seoul City Hall official, Korea Association of Administrators Newly appointed Immigration Administrator Training Institute

2. General type

○ Features: A service provided by Papaya Story, a total information service for foreign residents, so that foreign residents who meet the application requirements for the regionally specialized visa business (F-2-R visa) can properly participate in the business.

○ Process

① Papaya Story confirms the applicant's conditions and requirements through a direct phone call or interview (interpreter participation if necessary)

② Check the local government that is suitable for the applicant among the local governments participating in the regionally specialized visa project nationwide

③ Check for jobs in the local government and connect the company and the applicant

④ Guidance and request for issuance of necessary documents to applicants

⑤ Based on the issued documents, prepare an application according to the requirements of the local government and Papaya Story directly submits the documents to the local government (accompanying the applicant if necessary)

⑥ If the local government issues a recommendation letter, Papaya Story prepares additional documents and applies for change of F-2-R visa status at the Immigration Office.

⑦ Accompanying family members (F-1-R) document agency when entering the country (extra cost)

   *Accompanying family can reside and work for 5 years / Minor children can enter domestic schools

○ Amount: 1,320,000 won (including VAT) Continued support until visa acquisition * No other required expenses.

3. Managed type

○ Characteristics: This service is continuously managed and managed by ‘Total Information Service for Foreign Residents, Papaya Story’ so that foreign residents who do not meet the application requirements for the regionally specialized visa business (F-2-R visa) can participate in this business.

○ Process

① Papaya Story confirms the applicant's conditions and requirements through a direct phone call or interview (interpreter participation if necessary)

② Information on local governments participating in regionally specialized visa projects nationwide through the Papaya Story community. Provide translated information as quickly as possible (member service)

③ Invitation to a meeting for F-2-R visa acquisition (provided by an immigration professional)

④ Guidance and management of items that applicants must have in order to obtain F-2-R visa

⑤ Other information related to the F-2-R visa system is provided (answers to all questions of the applicant in multiple languages)

○ Amount: 165,000 won (including VAT): Lifetime management service. In case of conversion to general type or management type in the future, the amount paid will be deducted. * No other required expenses.