The threshold rises with household size
The Ministry of Justice revised the scale from January 2026 — the amount is tied to family size, not a flat bar for everyone.
What the process consists of
If income falls short of the threshold, the law allows converting assets — a separate, lesser-known proof method.
How the process runs
A good fit if
A poor fit if
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Frequent questions
Why isn’t the figure confirmed by a direct fetch of the official site?
Because hikorea.go.kr was unreachable for direct verification in this research session. The threshold is confirmed by several independent legal sources specialising in Korean immigration, including a specialist law firm — but this is a lower confirmation tier than a direct government-site fetch, and this is stated openly.
How literally "hard" is the threshold?
Per the available research, even a KRW100 shortfall can formally lead to refusal unless covered by an alternative asset-based proof — this is not an approximate bar but a precise figure.
What if income falls short?
The law allows converting 5% of net assets into income, provided the assets were held by the sponsor or spouse for at least 180 days — sudden deposits before filing do not count.
How is income calculated for a larger family?
The threshold rises linearly: 2 people — KRW25,195,752, 3 — KRW32,154,216, 4 — KRW38,968,428, then ≈KRW5.7M more per additional household member.
When was the threshold last revised?
From January 2026, by the Ministry of Justice — the figures are current as of the check date, but should be verified directly on hikorea.go.kr before filing since the threshold is periodically revised.
Is the marriage checked for genuineness?
Yes, a genuineness check is part of the process — specific interview procedure details are not covered on this page.
Sources
Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.