foreign countries from E7 to F2. In 2010 the government announced that foreigners who invested over US$500,000 on Jeju Island can also obtain an F-2 residency visa. It was also announced in 2010 that foreigners already on certain visas would be given an opportunity to change their visa to an F-2 visa after meeting certain criteria and accruing a certain number of points. North Korea Nationals of seeking to visit South Korea cannot use North Korean passports to travel to South Korea. They must instead submit a North/South Korea visitation verification certificate as well as a departure card to the South Korean immigration officer at the port of entry and go through immigration inspection in South Korea. They must also seek authorization from the North Korean government prior to departure. Visitor statistics Most visitors arriving to South Korea were from the following countries of nationality: See also Visa requirements for South Korean citizens Republic of Korea passport Foreign relations of South Korea References External links Korea Visa Portal K-ETA Foreign relations of South Korea South Korea