F-6 Marriage Visa
Residence status for foreign spouses of Korean nationals
Overview
The F-6 Marriage Visa is issued to foreign spouses who are legally married to Korean nationals. Sub-types include F-6-1 (Korean spouse), F-6-2 (child custody), and F-6-3 (no-fault divorce). A genuine marital relationship must be maintained.
Target Applicants
- Foreign spouses married to Korean nationals
- Foreigners raising minor children after divorce (F-6-2)
- Foreigners divorced through no fault of their own (F-6-3)
- Foreigners raising children born from a de facto marriage
Eligibility
- 1Proof of legal marriage to a Korean national (marriage registration completed)
- 2Maintaining a genuine marital relationship (cohabitation, etc.)
- 3Basic communication ability (Korean or with an interpreter)
- 4No criminal record or entry ban history
Required Documents
- Visa application form
- Passport copy
- Photo (3.5x4.5cm)
- Marriage certificate
- Korean spouse's basic certificate and family relationship certificate
- Korean spouse's ID copy
- Korean spouse's income and employment certificates
- Accommodation proof (lease agreement, etc.)
- Photos of wedding or relationship evidence
- Guarantee letter
Process
Processing Time: Approximately 1-3 months
1
Marriage Registration
Complete marriage registration in both countries (Korean district office + home country)
2
Document Preparation
Prepare marriage certificate and financial documents
3
Visa Application
Apply for F-6 at a Korean embassy/consulate or immigration office
4
Interview
Couple interview (to verify the marriage is genuine)
5
Visa Issuance
F-6 visa issued after review
Important Notes
- •If a sham marriage is suspected, the visa will be denied and the case may be treated as an immigration violation.
- •After maintaining a genuine marriage for 2+ years, you can apply for F-5-2 permanent residency.
- •In case of divorce, residence status may be changed or revoked (depends on fault).