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Dependent Family
The F-3 (Dependent) visa is issued to the spouse and minor children of holders of specific visa types (E-1 to E-7, D-7 to D-9, etc.). Employment is not permitted under the dependent status itself; a separate status change is required for work.
The F-3 (Dependent) visa is issued to the spouse and minor children of holders of specific visa types (E-1 to E-7, D-7 to D-9, etc.). Employment is not permitted under the dependent status itself; a separate status change is required for work.
대상 Target Audience
Proof of family relationship with the primary visa holder (E-1 to E-7, D-7 to D-9, etc.): spouse (marriage certificate) or minor children (birth certificate)
Proof of family relationship with the primary visa holder (E-1 to E-7, D-7 to D-9, etc.): spouse (marriage certificate) or minor children (birth certificate)
Primary visa holder's valid status verification: passport copy, alien registration card copy, certificate of employment, etc.
Primary visa holder's valid status verification: passport copy, alien registration card copy, certificate of employment, etc.
Family relationship documents: marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (children), apostilled or consularly authenticated
Family relationship documents: marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (children), apostilled or consularly authenticated
Apply for F-3 visa at consulate with primary visa holder's documentation
참고 Notes
Stay Period Extension (tied to primary visa holder's stay period)
Stay Period Extension (tied to primary visa holder's stay period)
Alien Registration
Alien Registration
| 절차 Action | 수수료 Fee | 처리 기간 Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
Apply for F-3 visa at consulate with primary visa holder's documentation Apply for F-3 visa at consulate with primary visa holder's documentation | 단수 60,000원 | 1-3주 |
Status change (F-3 dependent changes along with primary visa holder) Status change (F-3 dependent changes along with primary visa holder) | 100,000원 | 2-4주 |
Stay Period Extension (tied to primary visa holder's stay period) Stay Period Extension (tied to primary visa holder's stay period) | 60,000원 | 2-4주 |
Alien Registration Alien Registration | 30,000원 | -- |
If the primary visa holder's status is lost, the F-3 dependent status is also lost. This is linked to the primary holder's departure, visa cancellation, or expiry.
If the primary visa holder's status is lost, the F-3 dependent status is also lost. This is linked to the primary holder's departure, visa cancellation, or expiry.
대응방안 Mitigation
Regularly monitor the primary visa holder's status, and ensure the dependent visa is also processed when the primary holder's status changes or expires.
Regularly monitor the primary visa holder's status, and ensure the dependent visa is also processed when the primary holder's status changes or expires.
Employment is not permitted under F-3 status. Unauthorized employment constitutes illegal work and is subject to enforcement.
Employment is not permitted under F-3 status. Unauthorized employment constitutes illegal work and is subject to enforcement.
대응방안 Mitigation
If you wish to work, apply for a separate status change (E-2, E-7, etc.) or permission for activities outside your status.
If you wish to work, apply for a separate status change (E-2, E-7, etc.) or permission for activities outside your status.
F-3 status is dependent on the primary visa holder, so changes in family circumstances (divorce, separation, etc.) may affect status maintenance.
F-3 status is dependent on the primary visa holder, so changes in family circumstances (divorce, separation, etc.) may affect status maintenance.
대응방안 Mitigation
Consult the immigration office immediately if family circumstances change, and consider transitioning to an independent visa status (F-2, etc.).
Consult the immigration office immediately if family circumstances change, and consider transitioning to an independent visa status (F-2, etc.).
Can I work on an F-3 visa?
F-3 (Dependent) status itself does not permit employment. To work, you must obtain a separate status change (to E-2, E-7, etc.) or permission for activities outside your visa status.
F-3 (Dependent) status itself does not permit employment. To work, you must obtain a separate status change (to E-2, E-7, etc.) or permission for activities outside your visa status.
What happens to F-3 status if the primary visa holder leaves Korea?
If the primary visa holder departs and loses their status, F-3 dependent status may also be lost. However, if the primary holder's departure is temporary (within re-entry permit scope), F-3 stay is maintained. In case of permanent departure or visa cancellation, consult the immigration office immediately.
If the primary visa holder departs and loses their status, F-3 dependent status may also be lost. However, if the primary holder's departure is temporary (within re-entry permit scope), F-3 stay is maintained. In case of permanent departure or visa cancellation, consult the immigration office immediately.
Can F-3 dependent children attend Korean schools?
Yes, minor children with F-3 status can enroll in Korean elementary, middle, and high schools. Submit the alien registration card and family relationship documents to the school. Enrollment in international schools is also possible.
Yes, minor children with F-3 status can enroll in Korean elementary, middle, and high schools. Submit the alien registration card and family relationship documents to the school. Enrollment in international schools is also possible.
F-3 is itself a dependent visa and cannot sponsor further dependents.
2-4개월
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