Is F-2-R identical across all regions?
No. Local notices and requirements must be checked separately.
F-2-R Regional Visa Question Hub
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View workers landingF-2-R (regional) eligibility, region, and residence duties differ by local and Ministry of Justice notices — verify on HiKorea and the relevant local notice with a checked date. Hoihan does not guarantee recommendation, hiring, or approval; visa check only summarizes likely gaps.
Situational questions to cover
Questions about F-2-R eligibility, region, employment, residence duties, and local government notices.
local government noticesMinistry of Justice noticesHiKorea
Cited official support links
Hoihan does not represent agencies, book appointments, or sell attorney-style review services. Danuri 1577-1366 is a public guidance referral (not a competitor). Verify each link with a checked date before filing.
- KVAC Hanoi (northern Vietnam)
Visa filing and notices for northern Vietnam residents — since 2026-04-06 Hanoi/HCMC online booking stopped and walk-in queue rules apply; verify latest KVAC posts with a checked date.
- KVAC Da Nang region notice
Central-region jurisdiction and intake notice — confirm the KVAC office for your residence from official posts.
- KVAC Ho Chi Minh City (southern Vietnam)
Visa applications, FAQ, and notices for southern Vietnam — verify Mar-2026 tourist doc and Apr-2026 intake changes on KVAC HCMC with a checked date.
- Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr)
Ministry of Justice visa and stay guidance — for source verification, not approval guarantees.
- Korea e-Arrival card
Mandatory within 72 hours before air arrival since 2026-01-01 — verify exemptions and form changes on e-arrivalcard.go.kr with a checked date.
- HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr)
Official portal for stay procedures, appointments, and e-applications — verify on your own account with a checked date.
- Immigration hotline 1345
Official immigration phone guidance in Korea (dial 1345 without area code).
- Danuri Call Center 1577-1366
Multilingual life and stay guidance (including Vietnamese) — official referral, not visa agency service.
Official sources to check: local government notice
Who should check F-2-R regional visa first?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: local government notice
Where do I check eligible F-2-R regions?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: local government notice, HiKorea
Does F-2-R require an employment contract first?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: Ministry of Justice notice
What happens if I violate regional residence duties?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: HiKorea, local notice
Can I move from D-10 or E-7 to F-2-R?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: local government notice
How do I get local government recommendation for F-2-R?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: local government notice
How do I check whether my major and role match regional requirements?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: HiKorea, local notice
What should I check for family stay or address transfer?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: local government notice
How should I record checked dates when F-2-R notices change yearly?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextOfficial sources to check: official local notice
What should I watch for in F-2-R broker ads?
Separate official sources, requirements, and next action.
Ask with this contextLLM-ready FAQ
Why is the checked date needed?
Because local notices and recruitment conditions can change.
Does Hoihan obtain local government recommendation for F-2-R?
No. Recommendation and recruitment notices must be checked and applied through official local government and HiKorea steps yourself.
How should I handle F-2-R broker ads?
Compare with official local and Ministry of Justice notices; reject upfront payment or guaranteed-approval claims alongside HiKorea guidance.