F-2-7 points calculator

Score yourself on the points-based residence visa: age, education, Korean, income and bonuses.

Based on 2026 Korean rates. Last updated: 2026-07

Before you count points0/2

I hold an eligible status (e.g. E-1 to E-7 professional, D-10 job seeker, or certain F visas) and meet my applicant type's stay periodMy annual income meets the minimum for my applicant type (usually at least the previous year's GNI per capita)

Age

years old

Highest degree

STEM degrees, or holding two or more degrees, earn more points.

Korean level (TOPIK or KIIP)

Annual income (previous year)

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As shown on your income certificate from the National Tax Service.

Bonus items

Degree from a Korean university

Degree from a world top-ranked university

Universities in the top ranks of THE or QS, as listed by the Ministry of Justice.

Volunteer service in Korea

Completed the KIIP (Korea Immigration & Integration Program)Recommended by a central government agency

Deductions

Immigration Act fines (last 5 years)

Criminal fines (last 5 years)

Your score

Likely to meet the score

88 / 170 points

8 points above the 80-point pass mark.

Basic items · Bonus items · Deductions

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Age+23
30 years old → 23 points
Highest degree+15
Bachelor's (non-STEM) → 15 points
Korean level (TOPIK or KIIP)+10
TOPIK 3 / KIIP 3 → 10 points
Annual income (previous year)+40
₩40,000,000 → 40 points

Your score88 points

You must meet every basic requirement to apply, regardless of points.

Fastest ways to add points

Completed the KIIP (Korea Immigration & Integration Program) → +10 points
Korean level (TOPIK or KIIP): TOPIK 4 / KIIP 4 → +5 points
Annual income (previous year): ₩50,000,000+ → +5 points

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Self-check based on the Ministry of Justice residence manual (2026). Immigration reviews documents and makes the final decision; confirm on HiKorea or with 1345 before applying.

How it is calculated

What is the F-2-7 visa?

F-2-7 is Korea's points-based long-term residence visa for skilled foreigners. It allows you to change jobs freely, lets your spouse work, and can lead to permanent residence (F-5) after three years. You need at least 80 points out of 170, plus the basic requirements for your applicant type.

How the points are counted

Four basic items give up to 130 points: age (up to 25), education (up to 25), Korean language (up to 20) and annual income (up to 60). Bonus items such as a Korean degree, volunteer work or KIIP completion add up to 40 points, and fines can deduct up to 70 points. Income usually decides the result: moving from ₩40 million to ₩50 million adds 5 points.

How to raise your score

The fastest gains are usually Korean language and KIIP completion, because they are within your control. Passing TOPIK 4 instead of 3 adds 5 points, and completing the KIIP adds 10 bonus points. Avoid any fines before applying, since a single immigration fine can cost 10 to 30 points.

Frequently asked questions

›How many points do I need for F-2-7?

At least 80 points out of 170, including bonus points and deductions, and you must meet the basic requirements for your applicant type.

›Which income counts?

Usually the previous year's earned income on the National Tax Service income certificate. Income from side jobs may not count, depending on your visa.

›Is the TOPIK or KIIP score better?

Both are scored the same way for the language item, but completing the KIIP also gives bonus points, so many applicants take both.

›Can I go from F-2-7 to permanent residence?

Yes. After three years on F-2-7 you can apply for F-5 if you meet the income and other requirements at that time.