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Marriage Immigration
The F-6 (Marriage Immigration) visa is issued to foreign nationals legally married to Korean citizens. Applicants must meet income, housing, and communication requirements, with extensions dependent on marriage continuity. Special provisions allow continued stay after divorce or death of spouse in cases of child custody or no-fault divorce.
The F-6 (Marriage Immigration) visa is issued to foreign nationals legally married to Korean citizens. Applicants must meet income, housing, and communication requirements, with extensions dependent on marriage continuity. Special provisions allow continued stay after divorce or death of spouse in cases of child custody or no-fault divorce.
대상 Target Audience
Income requirement: Korean spouse (inviter) or combined couple income at or above the threshold
Income requirement: Korean spouse (inviter) or combined couple income at or above the threshold
면제 가능 Exemption Available
Communication ability: basic Korean proficiency or ability to communicate in a shared language
Communication ability: basic Korean proficiency or ability to communicate in a shared language
면제 가능 Exemption Available
Housing requirement: proof of residential accommodation for the couple (lease agreement or property registration)
Housing requirement: proof of residential accommodation for the couple (lease agreement or property registration)
면제 가능 Exemption Available
Relationship proof: marriage certificate, family relationship certificate, wedding photos, communication records
Relationship proof: marriage certificate, family relationship certificate, wedding photos, communication records
Health examination and criminal background check
Health examination and criminal background check
Marriage immigration (F-6-1) visa — Korean spouse applies for VIN, then visa issued at consulate
참고 Notes
Stay Period Extension (first: marriage continuity verification)
Stay Period Extension (first: marriage continuity verification)
| 절차 Action | 수수료 Fee | 처리 기간 Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
Marriage immigration (F-6-1) visa — Korean spouse applies for VIN, then visa issued at consulate Marriage immigration (F-6-1) visa — Korean spouse applies for VIN, then visa issued at consulate | 단수 60,000원 | 2-6주 |
Status change from another visa to F-6 Status change from another visa to F-6 | 100,000원 | 2-4주 |
Stay Period Extension (first: marriage continuity verification) Stay Period Extension (first: marriage continuity verification) | 60,000원 | 2-4주 |
Failure to meet income thresholds may result in visa denial or extension rejection. Thresholds vary by household size.
Failure to meet income thresholds may result in visa denial or extension rejection. Thresholds vary by household size.
대응방안 Mitigation
Check the latest income thresholds before applying and prepare supporting documents (tax withholding receipts, income verification, etc.).
Check the latest income thresholds before applying and prepare supporting documents (tax withholding receipts, income verification, etc.).
Inadequate housing may result in additional document requests or denial.
Inadequate housing may result in additional document requests or denial.
대응방안 Mitigation
Secure independent housing for the couple (or documentation of family cohabitation).
Secure independent housing for the couple (or documentation of family cohabitation).
Failing the communication assessment may result in visa denial or conditional stay.
Failing the communication assessment may result in visa denial or conditional stay.
대응방안 Mitigation
Prepare by studying basic Korean or demonstrating communication ability in a shared language.
Prepare by studying basic Korean or demonstrating communication ability in a shared language.
What are the conditions for income requirement exemption?
Income requirements are waived if you are raising minor children from a previous marriage or are currently pregnant. Special exemptions may also apply if the Korean spouse is a national merit recipient.
Income requirements are waived if you are raising minor children from a previous marriage or are currently pregnant. Special exemptions may also apply if the Korean spouse is a national merit recipient.
Can I stay in Korea after a divorce?
Yes, under certain conditions. You may change status to Child Custody (F-6-2), No-fault Divorce (F-6-3), or Other Family Stay (F-1-6). Review criteria vary depending on divorce circumstances and whether you have children.
Yes, under certain conditions. You may change status to Child Custody (F-6-2), No-fault Divorce (F-6-3), or Other Family Stay (F-1-6). Review criteria vary depending on divorce circumstances and whether you have children.
What are the requirements for transitioning from F-6 to F-5 (permanent residence)?
Requirements include 2+ years of maintained marriage, basic qualifications (KIIP completion), proof of financial sustainability, and good conduct (no criminal record).
Requirements include 2+ years of maintained marriage, basic qualifications (KIIP completion), proof of financial sustainability, and good conduct (no criminal record).
F-6은 가족 동반 비자가 아닌 결혼 당사자 본인의 체류 자격입니다. 자녀는 별도 비자(F-2-2 등)로 체류합니다.
2-3개월
1-3개월
사증민원 자격별 안내 매뉴얼
법무부 출입국·외국인정책본부 [260319]
체류민원 자격별 안내 매뉴얼
법무부 출입국·외국인정책본부 [260319]
하이코리아 출입국·외국인정책 안내
출입국·외국인정책본부 [online]
이 정보는 법률 자문이 아닌 일반 정보 제공 목적으로 작성되었습니다. 출입국 법령과 심사 기준은 수시로 변경될 수 있으므로, 최종 확인은 관할 출입국관리사무소 또는 대한민국 재외공관에 문의하시기 바랍니다.
This information is provided for general guidance only, not as legal advice. Immigration regulations and review criteria are subject to change at any time. For definitive answers, please consult the relevant immigration office or Korean embassy/consulate.