F-3-1 Visa: Dependent Family Visa
Spouse and Minor Children of korean Nationals or a Foreigner working in Korea. This visa can be applied from your home country or in Korea.
F-3-1 Visa
Dependent Family
Work Permission Invite Family National Health Insurance
Who can apply:
Spouse or unmarried dependent children (age below 19) of the following visa holders:
D-1 (Culture/Art), D-2 (Study), D-4 (General Training), D-6 (Religious Work), D-7 (Company Transfer), D-8 (Investor), D-9(Treaty Trade), E-1 (Professor), E-3 (Researcher), E-2 (Foreign Language Instructor), E-3 (Researcher), E-4 (Technical Instructor), E-5 (Professional), E-6 (Entertainer), E-7(Foreign National of Special Ability)
Duration of Stay
Period designated by the applicant.
The visa issued can be valid for 3 months to 1 year and can be extended as long as the main visa holder still has a valid visa.
Required Documents for F-3 Visa
Method 1: Direct Application
The applicant: The spouse who wants to visit korea
Where to apply: Korean Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's home country
- Application for the Visa Issuance
- Passport (Original and Copy of Biopage)
- Colored Passport Photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) 1pc
- Copy of the Spouse's Resident Card
- Documents proving the family relations (Original and Copy)
-Marriage Certificate, Certification on Family Relations records (in English)
-Chinese nationals must submti a resident card, Marriage Certificatem or Consus result - Documents supporting your Financial Capacity
-Proof of Employment by the inviter, Tax payment certificate
-If you are unable to submit the tax payment certificate (for D-visa applicants) you can submit other financial documents. - Health Condition Report
- Application Fee
- Tuberculosis Test Result (for certain countries)
- The Embassy may require additional documents depending on the country or if it deemed necessary for the visa evaluation
Steps on how to apply for F-3-1 visa (Method 1)
Method 2: Eligibility for Visa Issuance Confirmation
The applicant: The inviting party (main visa holder already staying in Korea)
Where to apply: Local Immigration Office in Korea
- Application Form
- Copy of the passport of the spouse
- Colored Passport Photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
- Tax payment certificate
- Certificate of Employment
- Bank statement proving the inviter can financially support his/her family
- Documents proving family relations (original and copy)
-Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, etc - Resident Card of the main visa holder (original and copy)
- Korean Immigration may require additional documents if deemed necessary for the visa evaluation
Steps on how to apply for F-3-1 visa (Method 2)
Work Restrictions:
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