Marriage Immigrant Visa (F-6)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- 4-8 weeks
- Fee
- USD 60 (single entry), USD 90 (multiple entry)
- Validity
- 1-3 years, renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
All nationalities eligible. Must be legally married to a Korean citizen.
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Purpose of visit
To live with Korean spouse in Korea. F-6 holders have unrestricted work rights.
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Criminal record
Must have a clean criminal record
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: One recent passport-sized color photograph
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: USD 10,000; Months required: 6
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Lease agreement, property ownership, or residency verification; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Police clearance
Countries required: Home country (apostilled or consular notarized); Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa application form; Form url: https://www.visa.go.kr
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Marriage certificate
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy; Amount: USD 60 (single entry)
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Health exam
Panel physician required: May be required depending on nationality; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather marriage certificate, spouse's Korean ID and family register, financial proof, housing proof, and criminal background check
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Online application
Complete visa application form
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee
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Document submission
Submit application at Korean embassy or consulate in home country
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Interview
Both spouses may be interviewed separately at the embassy/consulate to verify the legitimacy of the marriage
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Processing wait
Wait 4-8 weeks for processing and background checks
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Visa collection
Collect passport with F-6 visa