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F-6

Marriage Migrant Visa

Spouse of a Korean National

For spouses of Korean nationals. The application examines whether the marriage is genuine, plus the Korean spouse's income, housing, and the couple's ability to communicate.

Stay: 1–3 years, renewable; path to F-5/citizenshipFamily
Legally married to a Korean citizen (registered in both countries)
How are you getting this visa?
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Korean terms in ( ) are the exact words to show or say at the immigration counter.

Before you arrive

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Register the marriage (혼인신고) at the district office (구청) in Korea and in your home country. The Korean marriage certificate (혼인관계증명서) must reflect the marriage before applying.

Documents

  • Korean marriage certificate (혼인관계증명서)
  • Home-country marriage certificate
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After you arrive in Korea

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Documents for your nationality

Some documents depend on your country. Pick it to see what changes for you.

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Exceptions worth knowing

  • The income and language rules can be waived (e.g., pregnancy of 20+ weeks, a child born to the couple) — ask 1345 before assuming you don't qualify.
  • If you are already in Korea on another visa, you can change to F-6 at the immigration office without leaving the country (see the 'Status change' route above).
  • Invitation limits: the Korean sponsor may be barred if they have certain criminal records (5–10 years depending on the offense) or a prior marriage-migration sponsorship within the last 5 years.
  • Required documents vary widely by country (e.g., China requires notarized marriage/kinship documents; some countries require a single-status certificate or a separate medical exam). Always check your own country's Korean embassy marriage-immigration checklist.

Unsure about your case?

Call 1345, the Immigration Contact Center (19 languages; +82-1345 from abroad), describe your situation, and ask for the document checklist for your case by email. Can't make calls? HiKorea's online inquiry answers in writing, and before you fly, your local Korean embassy's email works just as well.

This is a guide — confirm before you act

Get into Korea is an independent guide, not a government body and not legal or administrative advice. Requirements change often and depend on your nationality and situation, so details here may be outdated or not apply to you. We take no responsibility for any decision made from this page — always verify your exact case with the official sources below before you apply or pay any fee.

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